Embark on a captivating journey through sound with Jonathan Dove's forthcoming choral album, "On the streets and in the sky," set to release on February 21, 2025, under Signum Records. This immersive collection of works spans a total of 75 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of vocal compositions that explore a wide range of human experiences and emotions.
The album begins with the three-part suite "On the streets and in the sky," where Dove masterfully blends dynamic shifts from driving rhythms to gentle, floating melodies, creating a sense of movement and space. The "Between Friends" conversations follow, showcasing a lively interplay of moods and tempos, from dancing rhythms to spacious, contemplative passages.
The heart of the album lies in the expansive "Who Wrote the Book of Love?" suite, a seventeen-part exploration of love in all its forms. Dove draws inspiration from various literary and cultural sources, from ancient Greek and Persian love poetry to the experiences of deaf and gallant love. Each segment offers a unique perspective, from the burning intensity of "Folk Love" to the scientific curiosity of "Scientific Love," culminating in the serene beauty of "Cythera Love."
The album concludes with "Vanishing Gold," a poignant reflection that leaves a lasting impression. Throughout the album, Dove's compositions are characterized by their lyrical beauty, rhythmic vitality, and deep emotional resonance, making "On the streets and in the sky" a standout addition to any choral music enthusiast's collection.
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Tracks
On the streets and in the sky: I. DrivingJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet
On the streets and in the sky: II. LivelyJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet
On the streets and in the sky: III. Very Gently MovingJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet
Between Friends: Conversation 1: Gently moving - Gradually moving forward - EnergeticJonathan Dove, Charles Owen, Katya Apekisheva
Between Friends: Conversation 2: DancingJonathan Dove, Charles Owen, Katya Apekisheva
Between Friends: Conversation 3: SpaciousJonathan Dove, Charles Owen, Katya Apekisheva
Between Friends: Conversation 4: Lively and playful, with mischiefJonathan Dove, Charles Owen, Katya Apekisheva
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: I. Poet Love (1)Jonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: II. Sappho LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: III. Greek LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: IV. Persian LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: V. Deaf LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: VI. Gallant LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: VII. Cold LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: VIII. Prescient LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: IX. Misbegotten LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: X. Puzzled LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: XI. Poet Love (2)Jonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: XII. Gypsy LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: XIII. Burning LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: XIV. Folk LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: XV. Shrug LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: XVI. Scientific LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
Who Wrote the Book of Love?: XVII. Cythera LoveJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet, Philippe Sly
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