Voices of Earth is a celebration of four Canadian choral composers at their splendid best and of their importance in our choral life. This CD also celebrates the 28-year relationship between the Amadeus Choir and the Bach Children's Chorus with outstanding Canadian music for combined children's and adult choirs. Founded in 1975, the Amadeus Choir performs a regular series of concerts at carefully selected downtown Toronto venues, presenting well-known artists in works by Canadian and international composers, including major works with instrumental ensembles or full orchestra, as well as challenging a cappella performances. Voices of Earth is the Amadeus Choir's eighth CD release. In 2002, their CD, Spirit Song, received the biennial award for "Outstanding Choral Recording" 2001-02 by the Association of Canadian Choral Conductors. The Amadeus and Bach Children's Chorus have been privileged to work closely with composers Eleanor Daley and Ruth Watson Henderson through many years and are thrilled that both Eleanor and Ruth play their own works on this CD, creating a wonderful legacy for the Amadeus Choir, the Bach Children's Chorus, and the many listeners who appreciate the works of these two amazing composers. It has been a great honor to commission, premiere and perform together on many occasions both Ruth Watson Henderson's Voices of Earth and Eleanor Daley's Salutation of the Dawn. Additionally on this CD, is the much-loved I Will Sing Unto the Lord of Imant Raminsh and Eleanor Daley's Prayer for Peace. The Amadeus Choir presents Of Heart and Tide, privately commissioned especially for the choir composed by Sid Robinovitch.

Tracklist:

Voices Of Earth: Prologue. Canticle Of The Sun (Verse 1)
Voices Of Earth: Canticle Of The Sun (Verse 2)
Voices Of Earth: The Sun Cup
Voices Of Earth: Canticle Of The Sun (Verse 3)
Voices Of Earth: The Moon-Path
Voices Of Earth: Canticle Of The Sun (Verse 4)
The Wind's Word
Voices Of Earth: Canticle Of The Sun (Verse 5)
Voices Of Earth: Winter-Store
Voices Of Earth: Canticle Of The Sun (Verse 7)
Voices Of Earth: May
Voices Of Earth: Epilogue
Of Heart And Tide: No. 1, Newfoundland
Of Heart And Tide: No. 2, Erosion
Of Heart And Tide: No. 3, The Sea-Cathedral
Of Heart And Tide: No. 4, Come Not The Seasons Here
Of Heart And Tide: No. 5, The Secret Of The Sea
Salutation Of The Dawn
I Will Sing Unto The Lord
Prayer For Peace

UPC: 773811219151
Label: Centrediscs
Release Date: 1.8.16
Format: CD

Daley / Amadeus Choir / Schotzko - Voices of Earth (CD)