From the Baltic Coast, released on August 15, 2008, is a captivating choral album by the renowned State Choir Latvija. This hour-long journey through sacred and traditional music showcases the choir's exceptional vocal prowess and deep musicality. The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the powerful "Blow, Wind!" and the serene "Evening" to the profound "Pater Noster" and the triumphant "Exapostilarion/From By Death He Conquered Death." Each track is a testament to the choir's ability to convey a wide spectrum of emotions and spiritual depth. The album culminates with the haunting "Curse Upon Iron," leaving a lasting impression. Recorded under the State Choir Latvija label, this album is a remarkable display of choral artistry that will resonate with fans of sacred and classical music alike.
(C) 2008 State Choir Latvija
Tracks
Blow, Wind!Imants Ramins, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
EveningĒriks Ešenvalds, Sara Teasdale, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
Pater NosterVytautas Miskinis, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
The Deer's CryArvo Pärt, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
Mother SunPēteris Vasks, Jānis Peters, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
Hail, Queen of HeavenRihards Dubra, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
In the Beginning Was the WordPeteris Butans, Sergey Moreino, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
Exapostilarion/From By Death He Conquered DeathGeorgs Pelēcis, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
Stihira/From By Death He Conquered DeathGeorgs Pelēcis, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
Alleluia/From By Death He Conquered DeathGeorgs Pelēcis, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
If from the Sky You Come Down...Rihards Dubra, Leons Briedis, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
Curse Upon IronVeljo Tormis, State Choir Latvija, Māris Sirmais
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