"When Love Speaks: Choral Music by Owain Park" is a captivating choral album released on June 26, 2020, under Delphian Records. Composed and conducted by the talented Owain Park, this album is a testament to his musical prowess and creativity. With a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, it offers a rich and diverse collection of choral pieces that span various themes and moods.
The album begins with "Louisa," a serene and introspective piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album. It is followed by the six-part "Sing to me, windchimes," a suite that explores the beauty and melancholy of nature through delicate and evocative choral arrangements. The "Shakespeare Love Songs" and "Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time" sections showcase Park's ability to translate the timeless words of Shakespeare into hauntingly beautiful choral music. The album concludes with "Holy is the True Light," a powerful and uplifting piece that leaves a lasting impression.
Owain Park's compositions are characterized by their intricate harmonies, lush textures, and evocative melodies. His work draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including poetry, nature, and classical music. "When Love Speaks" is a testament to his ability to create music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Whether you are a fan of choral music or simply appreciate beautiful and moving compositions, this album is sure to captivate and inspire you.
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Tracks
LouisaOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Emily Benson, Christopher Pelmore
Sing to me, windchimes: I. Sing to me, windchimesOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: Interlude – The inundation of the SpringOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: II. Loveliest of treesOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Annie Hamilton
Sing to me, windchimes: III. Star of the frostOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: IV. The Rainy SummerOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: Interlude – A Wind that woke a lone DelightOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: V. Into my heart an air that killsOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Sing to me, windchimes: VI. Life has a loveliness to sellOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Antiphon for the AngelsOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Gabriella Jones
Shakespeare Love Songs: I. Love is a smokeOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Shakespeare Love Songs: II. Love, whose month is ever MayOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Jess Haig
Shakespeare Love Songs: III. So sweet a kissOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, John Robb
Shakespeare Love Songs: IV. When love speaksOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Holy is the True LightOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: I. Light thickensOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: II. Weary with toilOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Milly Taylor, Jenny McPherson, Milo Comerford
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: III. Now it is the time of nightOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: IV. Let fall the windows of thine eyesOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Milly Taylor
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: V. Be not afeardOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader, Pippa Wright, Milo Comerford
Shakespeare Songs of Night-Time: VI. The cloud-capp’d towersOwain Park, The Epiphoni Consort, Tim Reader
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