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Cantus, Wiliford, Dunbar
...Against the Dying of the Light
Genres: Folk, Pop, Classical

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Jean Sibelius: Hymnus (Natus in Curas) op. 21
2. Pablo Casals: O Vos Omnes
3. Carl Orff: Sunt Lacrimae Rerum
4. Veljo Tormis: Varjele, Jumala, Soasta
5. Josquin Des Prez: Absalon, Fili Mi
6. Jean Sibelius: Sydameni Laulu op. 18.No.6
7. Franz Schubert: Grab und Mond D.893
8. Kenneth Jennings: Two Laments on Dylan Thomas
9. Leevi Madetoja: De Profundis, op. 56
10. Randall Thompson: Alleluia
11. Claude Debussy: Invocation
12. Samuel Barber: Heaven, Haven (A Nun Takes the Veil) op. 13, No. 1

CD Details

All Artists: Cantus, Wiliford, Dunbar, Arreola, Chan, Reinwald, Hanawalt
Title: ...Against the Dying of the Light
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Cantus
Release Date: 11/1/2002
Genres: Folk, Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Early Music, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Sacred & Religious
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 655020120223

Synopsis

Album Description

This new disc takes the listener on a journey from the depths of despair to the pinnacles of joy, featuring rarely heard virtuoso works for male choir by Carl Orff, Jean Sibelius, Samuel Barber, Josquin Des Pres and Claude Debussy. The newly commissioned "Two Laments on Dylan Thomas" by Kenneth Jennings, Schubert's haunting "Grab und Mond" and Randall Thompson's "Alleluia" are saturated with Cantus' emotionally-charged singing. This disc is a 24-bit high resolution recording and comes in a sumptuous sleeve, with a beautifully presented 34 page booklet.

CD Reviews

Wonderful

Wolverine | Flint, MI USA | 12/30/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a vocalist with a love for male a cappella, Cantus has struck my fancy in numerous ways. This album is a WONDERFUL example of their artistry. Their rendition of Randall Thompson's Alleluia is stunning, as are all of the other tracks. Truly worth the purchase."

Cantus has done it again!

Nick Benzschawel | Appleton, WI USA | 12/06/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Cantus has done it again with ...Against the Dying of the Light. This CD although much more secular and sacred, still demonstrates the power of music through singing. This album takes the listener back to some the very roots of choral music with compositions dating back to fifteenth century. Cantus brings out all despair and joy of the texts in ...Against the Dying of the Light. Although most of the pieces are sung in Latin, a story of greif and sarrow to consolation and joy is clearly told. All avid choral singers must have this CD. The "Two Laments on Dylan Thomas" are simply profound. You will not be dissapointed with this CD. This male choral group is second to none!"

Fantastic

J. Runaas | Iowa, USA | 11/08/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a music teacher and choir director, I sometimes find myself becoming a bit of a "choir snob" if I hear recordings that aren't up to snuff. After Cantus did a workshop with my college choir a few years ago (when I was still in college..) I purchased several of their albums, and they are all simply phenomenal. Fantastic pitch, superb technique, touching musicality and a truly inspiring ensemble sound. For those who have not heard Cantus, it should be known that they are one of the few male ensembles to sing with true bel canto singing technique, proving that it is possible to use vocal color and strong technique while still achieving wonderful blend and tuning."