Alec Roth's "A Time to Dance & Other Choral Works" is a captivating exploration of choral music, released on January 29, 2016, under the Hyperion label. This album spans a diverse range of compositions, showcasing Alec Roth's mastery in the choral genre. The centerpiece, "A Time to Dance," is a sweeping, 26-movement suite that weaves together a tapestry of moods and themes, from the joyous "Dancing on the Hill-Tops" to the introspective "Deep Midnight." The album also includes the serene "Magnificat & Nunc dimittis" from the Hatfield Service, and concludes with the evocative "Men and Angels." With a total runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this collection offers a rich and immersive listening experience, highlighting Alec Roth's ability to craft intricate, emotionally resonant choral works.
A Time to Dance: I. Processional "Times and Seasons"Alec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Greg Skidmore, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: II. Prologue "Sunrise"Alec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Greg Skidmore, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: III. AwakeAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: IV. Infant JoyAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Grace Davidson, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: V. Dancing on the Hill-TopsAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Grace Davidson, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: VI. Dance ThereAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: VII. Nothing Is So BeautifulAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Grace Davidson, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: VIII. Let Them LoveAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: IX. In Summer's HeatAlec Roth, Jeffrey Skidmore, Ex Cathedra, Samuel Boden
A Time to Dance: X. A SomethingAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XI. Thirsty FlyAlec Roth, Jeffrey Skidmore, Ex Cathedra, Samuel Boden
A Time to Dance: XII. Little FlyAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XIII. Come, Let Us GoAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore, Samuel Boden
A Time to Dance: XIV. Give All to LoveAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XV. O AutumnAlec Roth, Matthew Venner, Jeffrey Skidmore, Ex Cathedra
A Time to Dance: XVI. HumdrumAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XVII. AutumnalAlec Roth, Jeffrey Skidmore, Ex Cathedra
A Time to Dance: XVIII. Fall, Leaves, FallAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XIX. The Evening StarAlec Roth, Jeffrey Skidmore, Matthew Venner, Ex Cathedra
A Time to Dance: XX. Deep MidnightAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore, Greg Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XXI. SnowflakesAlec Roth, Jeffrey Skidmore, Ex Cathedra
A Time to Dance: XXII. DregsAlec Roth, Greg Skidmore, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XXIII. A Glee for WinterAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XXIV. Lights OutAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XXV. Epilogue "Sunrise"Alec Roth, Samuel Boden, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore, Matthew Venner, Grace Davidson, Greg Skidmore
A Time to Dance: XXVI. After-Dance "Proper Exercise"Alec Roth, Matthew Venner, Jeffrey Skidmore, Greg Skidmore, Grace Davidson, Ex Cathedra, Samuel Boden
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis "Hatfield Service": I. MagnificatAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Tim Harper, Jeffrey Skidmore
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis "Hatfield Service": II. Nunc dimittisAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore, Tim Harper
Men and AngelsAlec Roth, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore