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The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus | Philip Barnes
Description
This recording not only demonstrates the broad range of composers typically commissioned to write for The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, but the consummate technical and musical accomplishment of the group under the inspiring direction of their conductor, Philip Barnes.
Track List
Felices ter et amplius – Gabriel Jackson
6:06Ceaselessly weaving your name – Judith Bingham
7:37That I did always love – Clare Maclean
4:32On friendship – Ēriks Ešenvalds
5:06Drink to me only with thine eyes – Trad arr Jon Garrett
3:07The Ale Songbook - Robert Walker
In Praise of Ale
1:34Fill with mingled cream and amber
1:35Gude Ale
2:49Now do I hear thee weep and groan
5:03Will ye quaff with me?
2:16It is not for kings, Lemuel – Sasha Johnson Manning
6:03Maker of all things - Slane (trad Irish) – arr Orin Johnson
2:22In the bleak midwinter – Ēriks Ešenvalds
6:21The Kerry Christmas Carol – Jonathan Dove
5:15Suite Remembrance - Melissa Dunphy
Todtentanz
1:59All flesh is grass
1:32If I can stop one heart from breaking
3:34Mourning into dancing
1:36Total Playing time: 68:29
Production credits
Recorded 23–26 February 2019 in Second Presbyterian Church, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Producer: Gary Cole
Assistant Producer: Lansin Lim Kimler
Recording Engineer: Daniel Ruder
SLCC Executive Director: Laura Leith Frank
Booklet notes: Philip Barnes
Booklet cover: Photographs of Chamber Chorus and Philip Barnes: Pearl Wilson
Photographs of the composers provided by them or their publishers.
Cover image by Rudy Balasko shutterstock.com
Sample audio extracts
Reviews
‘The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus stand out for many reasons, among them a mellifluous approach to ensemble-singing that benefits everything their collective voices touch.’ Gramophone July 2020
‘…they perform everything with proprietary flair. ’ American Record Guide July/August 2020
‘…all of the songs on this CD make for fine additions to the choral music catalogue, and all showcase this choir’s rich blend, dynamic range and ability to innovate, all captured in a realistically ambient audio recording.’ Classical Music Sentinel May 2020
‘These pieces would challenge any choir but SLCC make them sound easy.’ www.crossrhythms.co.uk January 2021
‘As always, Barnes coaxes a warm, clear, flexible sound from his singers; clarity of text is prioritized, but not at the expense of expression. This disc will be a welcome addition for those interested in great poetry, thoughtfully set, and exceedingly well sung.’ Choral Journal September 2023