In his Mass for Double Choir, Frank Martin's use of a motet in the style of J.S. Bach juxtaposed with his sonic and exotic harmonic palette of the early 20th century is a formula for exciting music. In addition to this choral masterwork, this collection brings together meditative and sacred music from diverse traditions. This release also features three world premiere recordings: This first recording of Anders Ohrwall's arrangement of the beloved Swedish folk tune Fabodpsalm fran Dalarna is distinguished by performances by David Kim, concertmaster for The Philadelphia Orchestra, and soprano Sherezade Panthaki, an acknowledged star in the early music field. The much-anticipated release of Lux Surgit Aurea, which was composed by Bernat Vivancos for the Westminster Choir to perform at the 2017 World Symposium on Choral Music in Barcelona is also included here, as well as the first SATB recording of Joel Philips' Little Lamb, a setting of the poem by William Blake.

Tracklist:

Mass For Double Choir: I. Kyrie
Mass For Double Choir: II. Gloria
Mass For Double Choir: III. Credo
Mass For Double Choir: IV. Sanctus - Benedictus
Mass For Double Choir: V. Agnus Dei
I Sat Down Under His Shadow
Little Lamb
Gammal Fäbodpsalm Från Dalarna (Arr. A. Ohrwall)
Lux Surgit Aurea

UPC: 888295795005
Label: Westminster Choir
Release Date: 9.21.18
Format: CD

Martin / Westminster Choir - Mass for Double Choir (CD)