Cecilia McDowall's "Colour of Blossoms" is a captivating choral album that invites you into a world of rich, textural soundscapes and evocative compositions. Released on November 17, 2017, under the Deux-Elles Limited label, this album spans a generous 76 minutes, offering a deep dive into McDowall's distinctive musical language. With tracks like "Cavatina at Midnight" and "Falling Angels," McDowall explores a range of moods and themes, from introspective solitude to soaring exultation. The album's centerpiece, "The Night Trumpeter," is a two-part suite that showcases McDowall's ability to weave intricate, narrative-driven compositions. Throughout, McDowall's choral writing is both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition, making "Colour of Blossoms" a standout in contemporary choral music.
(C) 2017 Deux-Elles Limited
Tracks
Cavatina at MidnightCecilia McDowall, Trio Derazey, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott
Colour is the KeyboardCecilia McDowall, Trio Derazey, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott
Strange violin, are you following me_Cecilia McDowall, Trio Derazey, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott
AnaphoraCecilia McDowall, Trio Derazey, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott
Falling AngelsCecilia McDowall, Trio Derazey, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott
Shades of SolaceCecilia McDowall, Trio Derazey, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott
Colour of BlossomsCecilia McDowall, Trio Derazey, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott
ExaudiCecilia McDowall, Trio Derazey, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott
The Night Trumpeter : i) The power of dreamsCecilia McDowall, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott, Trio Derazey
The Night Trumpeter : ii) Kircher's EarCecilia McDowall, Sally Bartholomew, Mark Kesel, Matthew Scott, Trio Derazey