Voices and Light
Robert Gower (piano), University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe (conductor)
Like a book, this CD is divided thematically into four parts: Music of the Great Poets, Our Sacred Heritage, Holocaust Suite and Music of the People. The composers represented range from the young American, Eric Whitacre to the old - Norwegian Alfred Jansen. Situated in Coral Gables, the University of Miami is the most comprehensive private research university in the southeastern United States. Its School of Music ranks among the most innovative in the nation. While building on the classical tradition, the School incorporates a contemporary approach to learning and creatively responds to the changing needs of the world of music. The Chorale is one of nine choral ensembles in the School of Music and it was founded in 1993. It has quickly established itself as one of Florida's leading collegiate choral ensembles. The voices of the chorale are chosen from across the campus, drawing both music majors and majors outside the School of Music. Note that Peter McGrath helped with the engineering of this recording.
Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| O Vos Omnes | Rene Clausen | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Set Me As a Seal | Rene Clausen | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Salve Regina | Alfred Descenclos | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Mungu Ni Pendo | Robert Gower (arr.) | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| I Never Saw Another Butterfly | Joel Hardyk | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Tema | Alfred Jansen | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Roznov Clock | Gideon Klein | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Psalm 117 | Greg Knauf | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Lament for Pasiphae | Morten Lauridsen | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| De ton reve trop plein | Morten Lauridsen | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Let All the World | Sven Lekberg | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| J'entends le moulin | Donald Patriquin (arr.) | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Ah! Si mon moine voulait danser | Donald Patriquin (arr.) | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Prayer Before Sleep | Sid Robinovich | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Sometimes I Feel Like a Moanin' Dove | K. Lee Scott (arr.) | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Water Night | Eric Whitacre | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
| Marianne | Philip Wilby | University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor, Robert Gower, piano |
Reviews
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"An anthology of contemporary choral works, many composed by living American academics. A set of folk arrangements caps off the program. The virtues? There's some nice music here, most notably Eric Whitacre's ethereal "Water Night"The folk selections are spirited and fun; and Albany, as usual, gives us good sound."
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