"Songs for Upper Voices," presented by Oxford University Press Music, is a captivating collection of 15 tracks, each meticulously crafted for upper vocal ensembles. Released on January 1, 2007, this album spans a concise yet engaging 45 minutes, offering a diverse repertoire that showcases the beauty and versatility of upper voices.
The album opens with the timeless "Wayfarin' Stranger," setting a serene tone that carries through to the lyrical "The Lake Isle of Innisfree." It continues with a blend of traditional and contemporary pieces, including the celestial "Catch a falling star," the lively "It was a lover and his lass," and the hauntingly beautiful "Señora Santa Ana." Each track is a testament to the rich tapestry of music suitable for upper voices, ranging from spirituals like "How can I keep from singing?" to the joyous "All things bright and beautiful."
International flavors are also present, with tracks like the Swedish "Ett Nyfött Barn (A Newborn Child)" and the Australian Christmas carol, adding a global touch to the collection. The album concludes with the Marian hymn "Cantemos a Maria (Let us sing to Mary)," leaving the listener with a sense of tranquility and reverence.
Oxford University Press Music has curated a selection that is both educational and entertaining, making "Songs for Upper Voices" an excellent choice for choirs, vocal ensembles, and anyone appreciative of the upper vocal range. The album is a celebration of the human voice, offering a blend of well-known favorites and lesser-known gems that are sure to delight and inspire.
2007 Oxford University Press2007 Oxford University Press
Tracks
Wayfarin' Stranger - Upper voicesReginald Unterseher, Traditional, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
The Lake Isle of Innisfree - Upper voicesEleanor Daley, William Butler Yeats, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
Catch a falling star - Upper voicesBob Chilcott, John Donne, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
It was a lover and his lass - Upper voicesJohn Rutter, William Shakespeare, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
Señora Santa Ana - Upper voicesPeter Hunt, Traditional, Oxford University Press, Pter Hunt, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross
All for love of one - Upper voicesBob Chilcott, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
How can I keep from singing? - Upper voicesJohn Scott, Robert Lowry, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
So fair and bright - Upper voicesBob Chilcott, Traditional, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
Lord, make me an instrument (from 'Lux perpetua') - Upper voicesJonathan Willcocks, St. Francis Of Assisi, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
All things bright and beautiful - Upper voicesMack Wilberg, Cecil Frances Alexander, Traditional, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
Cradle Song - Upper voicesCecilia McDowall, William Blake, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
Ring the bells - Upper voicesAlan Bullard, Fanny Crosby, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
Ett Nyfött Barn (A Newborn Child) - Upper voicesRobert Sund, Christer Åsberg, Bob Chilcott, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
An Australian Christmas - Upper voicesStephen Leek, Elizabeth Ann Williams, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
Cantemos a Maria (Let us sing to Mary) - Upper voicesJuan Tony Guzman, Traditional, D. Raney, F. R. Dotseth, Oxford University Press, The Maestros Singers, Justin Rhodes, Christopher Fletcher-Campbell, Graham Ross, Peter Hunt
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