Jonathan Wood - A. L’Estrange & J. L’Estrange: Heaven To Earth - Import CD

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Jonathan Wood

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Joanna Forbes Restrainge, an intimate collection of choral works! Joanna Forbes Lestrange is a versatile musician who has performed, composed, recorded, directed, and produced a wide range of music, including soprano and musical director for the popular five-time Grammy Award-winning vocal group The Swingles (Swingle Singers) for seven years, singing in ensembles such as Tenebrae and London Voices, as well as contemporary cross-over music and many movie soundtracks. This is a collection of choral works by Joanna Forbes Lestrange, a multi-faceted musician who has performed, composed, recorded, directed, and produced a wide range of musical genres. The works on this album are melodic and composed for easy singing. With the parish church choir in mind, the pieces fit comfortably within the singers' vocal range, the organ accompaniment is designed to support the choir, and the harmonies are engaging and accessible. For singers and listeners alike, the album is easy to listen to due to its style that enhances the meaning of the words. Tokyo M-Plus