from Ešenvalds: Passion & Resurrection & other choral works (CDA67796) 1 Parce mihi, Domine [8'37] 27 minutes 37 seconds 4 tracks2 My soul is very sorrowful [4'41] 3 At thy mystic Supper [6'29] 4 O dulce lignum [7'50] ‘Ešenvalds displays an impressive command and variety of musical language … soloist, choir and strings are first-rate’ (Choir & Organ) ‘Ešenvalds responds to the purpose of the words he sets, occupying similar choral territory to the likes of Whitacre and Shchedrin, character rather than ego dominating … Ešenvalds favours the up ... ‘Within seconds I knew I was going to adore this CD and the music of Ēriks Ešenvalds … this is a performance of considerable impact, not least in the second movement when the electrifying choral ... |