Credits:

Eduard Melkus

Description:

Composer Esenvalds was born in 1977 in Priekle, Latvia. Awarded numerous prizes as one of the best choral composers of our time, his works are all known for their exquisite and complex harmonies. The seven pieces on this album are taken from myths and legends, and each piece freely uses Russian, Latin, English, and German to create a mysterious world. The album's title track, "Translation," makes effective use of handbells, while "The Legend of the Walled Woman" employs the melody of an Albanian folk song. As with the 2017 release of "The Doors of Heaven," enjoy the pellucid harmonies of the Portland State University Chamber Choir, conducted by Sperry. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.O salutaris hostia ああ、救いの犠牲者
2.The Heavens' Flock 天の群れ
3.Translation …世界初録音
4.My Thoughts わが思考
5.Vineta ヴィネタ
6.Legend of the Walled-In Woman 城壁に包まれた女の伝説
7.In paradisum 楽園にて