from Ešenvalds: Passion & Resurrection & other choral works (CDA67796) 6 minutes 43 seconds 1 track ‘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 ... |