Choral Music - The Lost City: Lamentations Through the Ages (Sospiri, C. Watson) Choir Classical Naxos

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Over the centuries, texts taken from the Lamentations of Jeremiah have inspired many composers, and this is no exception. Whether the lament is for Jerusalem or Dresden (post-second world war), whether it is displayed by a rich harmonic texture, an intricate polyphony, the lean sparseness of Britten and Cecilia McDowall or the mysticism of Vaughan Williams, each setting is unique. The intensity and beauty never falter when interpreted by this exceptional group of singers under Christopher Watson and the two outstanding soloists. Making up the programme are settings by Casals, Phinot, Ortiz, Mundy, Mauersberger and John Duggan, who adds a remembrance-like trumpet to this settings, giving added nuance to the text. Lamentations is a memorable recording." ***** Choir & Organ - May 2013

I already raved about Elora’s latest disc of psalms and motets, but this program is more ambitious still. Over an hour of music revolving around the Lamentations of Jeremiah, with one of Britain’s finest new choirs and two new pieces just for this project? Yes, please! The choir has an absolutely stunning sound, aided by the marvelous acoustic provided while recording in France. The results are of the highest quality. If you love choral music, you’ll love this." Brian Wigman - Classical-Net - June 2013

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