Is it the long winter nights with the Aurora Borealis? The endless summer twilights? Whatever the influence, the Baltic region inspires composers to write works of ineffable beauty and profound tranquility. In this live recording, Musica Sacra performs 20th and 21st century choral music of composers from Northern Europe, including Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis, Igor Stravinsky, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, Ola Gjeilo, Vaclovas Augustinas, and Einojuhani Rautavaara.

Program

1. Sommarnatten, Einojuhani Rauutavara
2. Broad Waters, Op. 39: I, Henryk Górecki
3. Broad Waters, Op. 39: II, Henryk Górecki
4. Broad Waters, Op. 39: III, Henryk Górecki
5. Broad Waters, Op. 39: IV, Henryk Górecki
6. Broad Waters, Op. 39: V, Henryk Górecki
7. Four Russian Peasant Songs I, Igor Stravinsky
8. Four Russian Peasant Songs II, Igor Stravinsky
9. Four Russian Peasant Songs III, Igor Stravinsky
10. Four Russian Peasant Songs IV, Igor Stravinsky
11. Ubi Caritas, Ola Gjeilo
12. Tykus Tykus, Vaclovas Augustinas
13. Anoj Pusej Dunojelio, Vaclovas Augustinas
14. The Beatitudes, Arvo Pärt
15. Ingrian Evenings 1 - 2 - 3, Veljo Tormis
16. Ingrian Evenings 4 - 5, Veljo Tormis
17. Ingrian Evenings 6, Veljo Tormis
18. Ingrian Evenings 7 - 8 - 9, Veljo Tormis

Reviews

“This most unusual concert was musically and spiritually moving from beginning to end. You can rely on Musica Sacra for beautifully blended singing of extraordinary repertoire.” — Susan Miron, The Boston Music Intelligencer

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