James Primosch's "Carthage" is a captivating exploration of minimalism and chamber music, released in 2020 under the Navona label. This album features six striking compositions performed by the renowned GRAMMY-winning choir The Crossing, led by artistic director Donald Nally. Primosch, a prolific composer and winner of the 2020 Virgil Thomson Award for Vocal Music from The American Academy of Arts and Letters, delivers a contemplative and virtuosic collection that demands attention.
The album spans 53 minutes, encompassing a mix of choral works and solo pieces that showcase Primosch's unique compositional voice. Highlights include the five-part "Mass for the Day of St. Thomas Didymus," which offers a modern take on traditional liturgical music, and the evocative "Journey" and "Spiralling Ecstatically." Each track is a testament to Primosch's ability to craft intricate, layered compositions that resonate deeply with the listener.
"Carthage" follows Primosch's 2020 GRAMMY-nominated album "The Arc in the Sky," further solidifying his reputation as a composer of profound and beautiful music. The Crossing's impeccable performances bring Primosch's compositions to life, making "Carthage" a standout release in the world of contemporary classical music.
2020 Navona2020 Navona
Tracks
JourneyJames Primosch, The Crossing, Donald Nally
CarthageJames Primosch, Robert Eisentrout, Jessica Beebe, Elisa Sutherland, The Crossing, Donald Nally
Mass for the Day of St. Thomas Didymus: I. KyrieJames Primosch, Steven Bradshaw, Dimitri German, Rebecca Siler, Elisa Sutherland, The Crossing, Donald Nally
Mass for the Day of St. Thomas Didymus: II. GloriaJames Primosch, Steven Bradshaw, Dimitri German, Rebecca Siler, Elisa Sutherland, The Crossing, Donald Nally
Mass for the Day of St. Thomas Didymus: III. CredoJames Primosch, Nathaniel Barnett, Kelly Ann Bixby, Maren Montalbano, Steven Bradshaw, Dimitri German, Rebecca Siler, Elisa Sutherland, The Crossing, Donald Nally
Mass for the Day of St. Thomas Didymus: IV. SanctusJames Primosch, Jessica Beebe, Robert Eisentrout, Michael Jones, Maren Montalbano, Steven Bradshaw, Dimitri German, Rebecca Siler, Elisa Sutherland, The Crossing, Donald Nally
Mass for the Day of St. Thomas Didymus: V. Agnus DeiJames Primosch, Jessica Beebe, Daniel Schwartz, Daniel Taylor, Steven Bradshaw, Dimitri German, Rebecca Siler, Elisa Sutherland, The Crossing, Donald Nally
Spiralling EcstaticallyJames Primosch, Karen Blanchard, Kelly Ann Bixby, Robert Eisentrout, The Crossing, Donald Nally
Two Arms of the HarborJames Primosch, Rebecca Siler, Elisa Sutherland, The Crossing, Donald Nally
One with the Darkness, One with the LightJames Primosch, The Crossing, Donald Nally
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