Dame Sarah Connolly - Mary of Magdala / The Enchantress - Import SACD Hybrid

Credits:

Dame Sarah Connolly

Description:

English music evangelist Andru Davis! World premiere recording of Bliss's "Mary Magdalene"! Sir Andrew Davies, who took over the baton as "the evangelist of British music" from the late Richard Hickox, has created new masterpieces of British music including Elgar, Dilius, Holst, Bax, etc. The third collection of works by Arthur Bliss (1891-1975) with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus features the world premiere recording of "Mary Magdalene" by Bliss. The third collection of works by Arthur Bliss (1891-1975), with the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, features three works: Maryof Magdala and Meditation on a Theme by John Blow, both commissioned by the Feeney Foundation, and The Enchantress, written for Kathleen Ferrier in her 60th year. The collection includes three works. The world premiere recording of the cantata "Mary Magdalene" sung by the famous British mezzo-soprano "Dame" Sarah Connolly, who has collaborated with Androu Davies on several Elgar recordings; the BBC's magnificent orchestra and choir, Chandos, whose magnificent sound is accurately captured in this recording; and the "Piano Concerto" by the famous British singer, Ralph Cousins. Also look forward to the high-quality surround sound recording by Ralph Cousins. Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.The Enchantress, F. 157~Bring me the laurel leaves -
2.The Enchantress, F. 157~Oh moon, shine fair -
3.The Enchantress, F. 157~Silent the sea, beneath the silent winds -
4.The Enchantress, F. 157~How I saw him in the street -
5.The Enchantress, F. 157~And now in the fire I fling you
6.Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118~Introduction: The Lord is my Shepherd - I will fear no evil
7.Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118~Meditation I: He leadeth me beside the still waters
8.Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118~Meditation II: Thy rod and staff they comfort me
9.Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118~Meditation III: Lambs
10.Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118~Meditation IV: He restoreth my soul
11.Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118~Meditation V: In green pastures
12.Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118~Interlude: Through the valley of the shadow of death
13.Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118~Finale: In the house of the Lord
14.Mary of Magdala, F. 31~Chorus: Ashen the sky
15.Mary of Magdala, F. 31~At last, at last
16.Mary of Magdala, F. 31~Chorus: Look there, look there
17.Mary of Magdala, F. 31~Why trouble ye her? - Chorus: How does she dare to touch him!
18.Mary of Magdala, F. 31~Chorus: The proud Aegyptian Queen
19.Mary of Magdala, F. 31~Surely this was the place
20.Mary of Magdala, F. 31~But what are those two strangers
21.Mary of Magdala, F. 31~Recitative: But who is that yonder - Mary, Mary
22.Mary of Magdala, F. 31~Chorus: Mary, Mother was the pleasant bower - He is the Gardener still