Meciendo
Navona, 2024
9/10
The multi-Grammy winning outfit The Crossing bring us 8 new selections of contemporary choral compositions, where the conductor Donald Nally guides the voices through the mind of 6 different composers.
Carol Barnett’s “When All Falls Silent” opens with the harmonic voices making for much beauty and grace, and the title track, by Leanna Kirchoff, follows with strong interplay between the baritones and sopranos that emit plenty of emotion.
“Love Lines” and “Feather On God’s Breath” land in the middle. The former, by Karen Siegel, meshes plenty of strategic backing vocals for much atmosphere, while the latter radiates tremendous poise amid the articulate gestures of the Deborah Kavasch piece.
Near the end, “Holy Waters: Pond 5: Font” moves with a distinct intimacy via the flawless singing and dreamy tone thanks to Kirchoff’s vision, and Anne Kilstofte’s “The Starlight Night” exits with tonally vibrant singing that tugs on the heartstrings.
Much like everything The Crossing have done, this is a top notch delivery in the area of choral texturing, where themes of spirituality and interconnectedness make for a lasting impression.
Travels well with: The Crossing- Born; Paul Neebe- Undiscovered Trumpet Concertos