Sean Shepherd's upcoming album, "Shepherd: On a Clear Day," is a captivating exploration of experimental music set to release on August 22, 2025, under the CAvi-music label. This 60-minute journey is divided into two main parts, each offering a unique sonic experience. The album begins with "On a Clear Day, Part I," a five-track suite that builds from delicate, nature-inspired pieces like "Lied der Amsel" to more mechanical and anticipatory compositions such as "Meccanico." The second part, "On a Clear Day, Part II," continues the journey with seven tracks that range from somber and slow to lively and intense, culminating in a spacious, dreamy finale. Additionally, the album includes a three-track piano trio titled "Auf dem Meer," which translates to "On the Sea," adding a nautical dimension to the overall theme. Sean Shepherd's "On a Clear Day" promises to be a thought-provoking and immersive listening experience, showcasing his versatility and innovation in the experimental genre.
On a Clear Day, Part I: I.Sean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part I: II. Lied der AmselSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part I: III. Anticipation / ForbodingSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part I: IV. MorgenlobSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part I: V. MeccanicoSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part II: VI. SomberSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part II: VII.Sean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part II: VIII. CheekySean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part II: IX. Die Erde RiefSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part II: X. Very slow, dreamySean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part II: XI. Lilting at first. gathering intensitySean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
On a Clear Day, Part II: XII. SpaciousSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Young Persons' Choral Academy, The Young ClassX Ensemble, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Hamburger Alsterspatzen, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Kent Nagano
Piano Trio – Auf dem Meer: I. Im HafenSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Mira Wang, Matthias Kirschnereit
Piano Trio – Auf dem Meer: II. SeereiseSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Mira Wang, Matthias Kirschnereit
Piano Trio – Auf dem Meer: III. Zuhause angekommenSean Shepherd, Jan Vogler, Mira Wang, Matthias Kirschnereit