Blackford: Pietà

Richard Blackford's "Blackford: Pietà" is a captivating exploration of choral and orchestral music, released on January 3, 2020, under the Nimbus Alliance label. This 47-minute album is a profound journey through the nine movements of Blackford's "Pietà," a work that delves into themes of sorrow, love, and redemption. The album opens with the powerful "Stabat mater dolorosa" and continues with a series of evocative pieces, each telling a part of the larger story. The final track, "Canticle Of Winter," offers a serene conclusion to this deeply moving collection. Blackford's compositional skill shines through in each piece, making "Blackford: Pietà" a standout addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.