VOCES8 - Eventide (CD)

Decca is delighted to announce that VOCES8, one of Britain’s most dazzling vocal ensembles, has joined its roster of artists. The thrilling young singers of VOCES8 combine terrific energy and charisma with immaculate vocal blend, breaking down barriers between music as diverse as Tallis, Bruckner and Emeli Sandé.

Critics have showered VOCES8 with praise, celebrating their “radiant” and “luminous” sound, “imaginative theatricality” and spotlighting their “impressive stage presence”. VOCES8 make their Decca debut with the release of Eventide in early 2014, an exquisite album exploring the magical time between day and night, including original compositions and freshly arranged pieces spanning five centuries and all rooted in reflection and repose. Eventide’s rich sonic blend is frequently combined with haunting solo instrumentals from saxophone, cello, and harp and is sure to appeal to the discerning listener who enjoys music with gorgeous sound and spiritual meaning.

TRACKLIST:
1 Thomas Tallis: Te lucis ante terminum
2 John Williams: Hymn to the fallen
3 Patrick Hawes: Reflexionen
4 Emeli Sandé & Shahid Khan: Where I sleep
5 Eric Whitacre: The seal lullaby
6 Ola Gjeilo: Second eve
7 Patrick Hawes: Quanta qualia
8 Kate Rusby: Underneath the stars
9 Paul Mealor: Locus iste
10 Benjamin Britten: Corpus Christi Carol
11 Karl Jenkins: Benedictus
12 Anton Bruckner: Os justi
13 Trad. Steal away
14 Franz Biebl: Ave Maria
15 Morten Lauridsen: O magnum mysterium
16 Anon. Te lucis ante terminum