Mass Of The Eternal Flame
Acis, 2024
9/10
Listen to Mass Of The Eternal Flame
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston and conductor Robert Simpson illuminate the works of Eriks Ešenvalds and Rachel Laurin with unparalleled attention to detail.
“Kyrie” opens the 12 tracks with strong attention to mood, where the soaring voices and radiant instrumentation emits much beauty, and “Gloria” follows with the elegant organ complementing the powerful harmonies that are quite intimate.
Moving into the middle, “Lux Aeterna” finds a dreamy place to reside via the stirring instrumentation and ethereal singing, while “The Heavens’ Flock” pairs the sopranos and baritones with incredible grace.
Near the end, “Dedisti Domine, Op. 85” is a heartfelt moment of light organ and gentle vocals, and “Diptych (Diptyquie) Op. 107” exits with 2 segments of meticulous keys and lower registers.
Thomas Marvil and Daryl Robinson provide organ and the Paragon Brass, Craig Hauschildt’s percussion and Laura Smith’s harp are also in attendance for these choir fueled, timeless and colorful selections.
Travels well with: Michael Kris/The Kris Collective- Cor Collaborandi: A Transitional Celebration Of The Early Modern; Rami Levin- Wings