Lights, Stories, Noise, Dreams, Love and Noodles
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The Bach Choir David Hill Conductor Music by Will Todd Word by Michael Rosen This new album of approachable choral works has at its heart a new cantata commissioned by The Bach Choir as part of its outreach to children programme Lights, Stories, Noise, Dreams, Love and Noodles. Adults and kids alike respond with enthusiasm to this collaboration between composer Will Todd and poet Michael Rosen. Other works on the disc include Will Todd’s vibrant settings of Shakespeare for choir and orchestra Songs of Magical Creatures, and a work in memory of Mark Blanco Kites, Cards and Constellations.
“echoes, memories, pictures and sounds of a city: and the words and music that spring from it all.” Michael Rosen "...infectious music-making of the highest order. In short, this CD is a lot of fun." Choir and Organ, Philip Reed "a delightful, colorful work that would be ideal for family concerts.....enjoyable, vivid new music recommended to all except those who recoil at the slightest hint of popular influence" AllMusic Review, James Manheim Track Listing Songs of Magical Creatures* For choir, percussion, strings and harp Words by William Shakespeare 1. Fairy’s Song 2. Full Fathom Five 3. Shadows 4. Fairy’s Song (Reprise) Lights, Stories, Noise, Dreams, Love and Noodles For choir, youth choir and jazz ensemble Words by Michael Rosen5. Prologue: City Rhythm 6. Lights 7. Noise 8. Stories 9. Dreams 10. Love 11. Noodles 12. Epilogue: City Rhythm (Reprise) 13. I will Light a Candle For choir Words by Will Todd Kites, Cards and Constellations For choir and piano Words by Will Todd 14. Kites 15. Cards 16. Memories Transcription of a solo improvisation by Will Todd from the premiere in December 2016. 17. Constellations
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| Details | The Bach Choir Release Date: 11/10/19 |
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