Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Hubert Parry's choral masterpiece with the release of "Parry: Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Blest Pair of Sirens." This exquisite album, set to be released on September 8, 2023, under the prestigious Chandos label, offers a captivating journey through Parry's profound musical interpretation of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poetic drama.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this choral opus is divided into two parts, each brimming with rich, evocative compositions. The first part, "Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound," features 11 tracks that bring to life the mythical tale of Prometheus, the immortal Titan, through a series of dramatic and lyrical choral pieces. The second part, "Blest Pair of Sirens," includes three tracks that celebrate the divine inspiration found in the arts.
Hubert Parry, a renowned English composer, masterfully blends the grandeur of Shelley's poetry with the depth of choral music, creating a harmonious fusion that resonates with both the heart and the mind. The album showcases Parry's exceptional ability to convey the human experience through music, making it a compelling listen for both choral enthusiasts and those new to the genre.
With its intricate compositions and powerful narratives, "Parry: Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Blest Pair of Sirens" is a testament to the enduring legacy of Hubert Parry and the timeless appeal of choral music.
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Tracks
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 1, Maestoso, assai lentoHubert Parry, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 2, Monarch of Gods and Dæmons (Prometheus)Hubert Parry, Neal Davies, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 3, Alas! Ah me! (Prometheus)Hubert Parry, Neal Davies, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 4, Thrice three hundred thousand years (Voice from the mountains)Hubert Parry, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 5, Awful sufferer! (Mercury)Hubert Parry, David Butt Philip, Neal Davies, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 6, Prometheus! Immortal Titan! (Chorus of Furies)Hubert Parry, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 7, 'I felt thy torture, son (The Earth)Hubert Parry, Sarah Connolly, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 8, From unremember'd ages we (Chorus of Spirits)Hubert Parry, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 9, How fair these airborn shapes! (Prometheus)Hubert Parry, Neal Davies, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 10, Life of Life! (Voices of Spirits)Hubert Parry, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part I: No. 11, Fair are others (Contralto)Hubert Parry, Sarah Fox, Sarah Connolly, David Butt Philip, Neal Davies, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part II Scene 1: No. 12, Allegro moderato. Ye congregated pow'rs of heav'n' (Jupiter)Hubert Parry, David Butt Philip, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part II Scene 1: No. 13, Awful shape, what art thou? (Jupiter) - Eternity (Demogorgon)Hubert Parry, David Butt Philip, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part II Scene 1: No. 14, Oh, that thou wouldst make mine enemy my judge (Jupiter)Hubert Parry, David Butt Philip, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part II Scene 1: No. 15, Soon as the sound had ceased (Spirit of the Hour)Hubert Parry, Sarah Fox, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part II Scene 2: No. 16, The pale stars are gone! (Voice of unseen Spirits) - The voice of the Spirits of Air and of Earth (Semichorus of Hours)Hubert Parry, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part II Scene 2: No. 17, We come from the mind (Spirits)Hubert Parry, Sarah Fox, Sarah Connolly, David Butt Philip, Neal Davies, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Scenes from Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, Part II Scene 2: No. 18, Then weave the web of the mystic measure (Chorus of Spirits and Hours)Hubert Parry, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, William Vann
Blest Pair of Sirens: Blest Pair of SirensHubert Parry, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, William Vann
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