Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of choral music with Owain Park's debut album, "When Love Speaks: Choral Music by Owain Park." Released on June 26, 2020, under Delphian Records, this captivating collection showcases Park's exceptional talent and innovative approach to choral composition.
The album spans a little over an hour and seventeen minutes, featuring a diverse range of pieces that highlight Park's unique voice and versatility. The tracklist is a delightful blend of original compositions and settings of classic texts, including works inspired by Shakespeare and other literary figures.
"When Love Speaks" opens with "Louisa," a hauntingly beautiful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The centerpiece, "Sing to me, windchimes," is a six-movement work that explores the changing seasons and the passage of time, with interludes that provide moments of reflection and contemplation. The album also features a selection of Shakespeare Love Songs and Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time, showcasing Park's ability to capture the essence of the Bard's words in his music.
Throughout the album, Park's choral writing is characterized by its rich harmonies, intricate rhythms, and evocative melodies. The performances by the choirs and soloists involved are nothing short of breathtaking, bringing Park's music to life with precision and passion.
Whether you're a seasoned choral music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "When Love Speaks" is an album that will leave a lasting impression. Owain Park's remarkable ability to blend traditional choral elements with contemporary influences makes this album a standout in the world of choral music.
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Tracks
LouisaOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Emily Benson, Christopher Pelmore
Sing to me, windchimes: I. Sing to me, windchimesOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: Interlude – The inundation of the SpringOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: II. Loveliest of treesOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Annie Hamilton
Sing to me, windchimes: III. Star of the frostOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: IV. The Rainy SummerOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: Interlude – A Wind that woke a lone DelightOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: V. Into my heart an air that killsOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: VI. Life has a loveliness to sellOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Antiphon for the AngelsOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Gabriella Jones
Shakespeare Love Songs: I. Love is a smokeOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Shakespeare Love Songs: II. Love, whose month is ever MayOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Jess Haig
Shakespeare Love Songs: III. So sweet a kissOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, John Robb
Shakespeare Love Songs: IV. When love speaksOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Holy is the True LightOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: I. Light thickensOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: II. Weary with toilOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Milly Taylor, Jenny McPherson, Milo Comerford
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: III. Now it is the time of nightOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: IV. Let fall the windows of thine eyesOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Milly Taylor
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: V. Be not afeardOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Pippa Wright, Milo Comerford
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: VI. The cloud-capp’d towersOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
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