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Harrison Birtwistle: The Moth Requiem [ CD / Album ]

Harrison Birtwistle: The Moth Requiem

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  • Released Date: 10 Feb 2014

  • Genre: Classical

Our Take

Gather round, music lovers, because we've got a real doozy of an album to dissect today. Harrison Birtwistle's "The Moth Requiem" performed by the BBC Singers, Nash Ensemble, and the incomparable Roderick Williams is a wild ride from start to finish.

From the moment the hauntingly beautiful voices of the BBC Singers soar into the ether, you know you're in for something special. Birtwistle's composition is like a moth drawn to a flame, fluttering between moments of delicate grace and intense, frenetic energy. The Nash Ensemble's instrumental prowess provides the perfect backdrop for Williams' powerful baritone, adding layers of depth and complexity to an already intricate piece.

The album is a masterclass in contemporary classical music, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions at every turn. Birtwistle's unique blend of traditional choral elements with avant-garde sensibilities creates a sound that is at once familiar and completely alien. It's like listening to a centuries-old requiem through a kaleidoscope, with each twist and turn revealing a new facet of its beauty.

So, should you give "The Moth Requiem" a spin? Absolutely. It's a mesmerizing, thought-provoking journey that will leave you breathless and itching to hit repeat as soon as it's over. Dive in headfirst and prepare to be dazzled by one of the most audacious compositions in recent memory. Trust us, you won't regret it.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. The Ring Dance of the Nazarene
2. O Bone Jesu
3. Pange Lingua
4. In Supremae Nocte Cenae
5. Carmen Paschale
6. Lullaby
7. On the Sheer Threshold of the Night
8. The Moth Requiem

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