Michael Finnissy's "Pious Anthems & Voluntaries" is a captivating exploration of avant-garde music, released on Signum Records. This album, spanning over an hour and twenty-three minutes, is a testament to Finnissy's unique compositional style and his deep engagement with historical musical forms. The tracklist features a mix of intricate pieces, including choral works and organ voluntaries, showcasing Finnissy's ability to blend traditional elements with contemporary avant-garde techniques. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Dum transisset Sabbatum" and its double variation, as well as the multi-part "Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn," which demonstrates Finnissy's mastery of complex, evolving musical structures. The album also includes insightful commentaries on specific works, providing a deeper understanding of Finnissy's creative process. For those interested in the intersection of historical music and modern innovation, "Pious Anthems & Voluntaries" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Dum transisset SabbatumMichael Finnissy, Andrew Nethsingha, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Dum transisset Sabbatum – doubleMichael Finnissy, Glen Dempsey, Andrew Nethsingha
Videte miraculumMichael Finnissy, Andrew Nethsingha, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Videte miraculum – doubleMichael Finnissy, Glen Dempsey, Andrew Nethsingha
Commentary on ‘Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern’Michael Finnissy, Glen Dempsey, Sarah O'Flynn, Cecily Ward, Andrew Nethsingha
Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn: I. ‘Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn’Michael Finnissy, Andrew Nethsingha, Glen Dempsey, Sarah O'Flynn, Cecily Ward, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn: II. ‘Ach führe mich, o Gott’Michael Finnissy, Andrew Nethsingha, James Anderson-Besant, Alfred Harrison
Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn: III. ‘Ach, ziehe die Seele’Michael Finnissy, Andrew Nethsingha, Glen Dempsey, Sarah O'Flynn, Hugh Cutting
Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn: IV. ‘O Wunderkraft der Liebe’Michael Finnissy, Andrew Nethsingha, James Anderson-Besant, Gopal Kambo
Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn: V. ‘Bald zur Rechten’Michael Finnissy, Andrew Nethsingha, Glen Dempsey, Cecily Ward, James Adams
Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn: VI. ‘Für uns ein Mensch geboren’Michael Finnissy, Andrew Nethsingha, James Anderson-Besant, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Commentary on BWV 562Michael Finnissy, Glen Dempsey, Sarah O'Flynn, Cecily Ward, Andrew Nethsingha
Plebs angelicaMichael Finnissy, Andrew Nethsingha, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Plebs angelica – alternativoMichael Finnissy, Glen Dempsey, James Anderson-Besant, Andrew Nethsingha
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