Dan Locklair's "From East to West & Other Choral Works" is a captivating collection of sacred choral music, showcasing the composer's intricate and expressive style. Released on May 3, 2024, by Convivium Records Ltd., this album spans a diverse range of compositions, from traditional Christmas motets to powerful mass settings and reflective anthems. The album's centerpiece, "From East to West," is a grand, dramatic work for choir, organ, timpani, and brass quintet, demonstrating Locklair's mastery of large-scale choral writing. Other highlights include the contemplative "Dona nobis pacem," the triumphant "King of Glory, King of Peace," and the intricate "Brief Mass," which offers a complete setting of the Ordinary of the Mass. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 5 minutes, this album is a testament to Locklair's ability to blend traditional liturgical themes with modern musical techniques, resulting in a rich and engaging listening experience.
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Tracks
From East to West (Version for Choir, Organ, Timpani & Brass Quintet)Dan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Onyx Brass, David Goode, Rupert Gough
Love Came Down at ChristmasDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
3 Christmas Motets: No. 1, Quem vidistis pastores diciteDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
3 Christmas Motets: No. 2, O magnum mysteriumDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
3 Christmas Motets: No. 3, Hodie Christus natus estDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
Dona nobis pacemDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
The Lord Is My LightDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, David Goode, Rupert Gough
King of Glory, King of PeaceDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
O Trinity of Blessed LightDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
Brief Mass: I. KyrieDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
Brief Mass: II. GloriaDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
Brief Mass: III. CredoDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
Brief Mass: IV. SanctusDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
Brief Mass: V. Agnus DeiDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
Thy Goodness, Lord, a Joyful ThemeDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, David Goode, Rupert Gough
In the Cross of ChristDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
The Lord Ascendeth Up on HighDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
Spirit of Mercy, Truth, and LoveDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
The Texture of CreationDan Locklair, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Onyx Brass, David Goode, Rupert Gough
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