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Signum Classics

  • An Elizabethan Christmas – Fretwork’s gift to all

    Nov 8th, 2021 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: CD Review, Classical music, early music, Fretwork, Helen Charlston, Holiday music, Noteworthy Release, renaissance music, Signum Classics

    Fretwork marks its 35th anniversary with this holiday release. Although “holiday release” hardly describes this album. The celebration of Christmas was quite different than it is today. In fact, it was quite different from the Victorian Christmas traditions that now define the holiday. Advent, the time leading up to Christmas, was a time for mediation, […]

  • Christopher Gunning Symphony 5 and String Quartet 1 an interesting pairing

    Sep 13th, 2021 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: Christopher Gunning, Juno String Quartet, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Signum Classics

    Signum Classics continues their survey of Christopher Gunning’s music with a mix. This release features an orchestral and a chamber work. But there is a connection. Both works show Gunning’s growth as a composer. And they show his willingness to challenge himself. Gunning composed his fifth symphony as his sister’s health declined. She was to […]

  • Roxanna Panufnik – Heartfelt chamber music

    Jun 1st, 2021 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: Amy Harmon, Andy Marshall, CD Review, Chamber music, Charles Owen, Classical music, contemporary classical music, Mary Bean, Nicolas Daniel, Noteworthy Release, Roderick Williams, Roxanna Panufnik, Sacconi Quartet, Signum Classics

    The past few Roxanna Panufnik releases from Signum Classics have focused on her choral works. And with good reason — Panufnik is one of the premier choral composers of the 21st Century. This new release presents a collection of her chamber music. And (no surprise), her talent extends into this genre as well. Members of […]

  • Roxanna Panufnik — Love Abide an exotic blend

    Apr 1st, 2020 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: CD Review, choral music, Classical music, Colla Voce Singers, contemporary classical music, Lee Ward, London Mozart Players, Love Abind Children's Choir, Roxanna Panufnik, Signum Classics

    There are several things I’ve come to expect from a Roxanna Panufnik choral composition. Music that realizes the full potential of the human voice. Music that’s beautifully crafted with innovative harmonies and voice leading. Music with a carefully chosen text and usually — taken in context with the music — has a profound message. “Love […]

  • 99 Words – Roxanna Panufnik’s Exceptional John Tavener Tribute

    Jan 17th, 2018 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: CD Review, choral music, Classical music, contemporary classical music, James Sherlock, John Tavener, Matthew Barley, Roxanna Panufnik, Signum Classics, Simon Russell Beale, Suzi Digby, Voce Chamber Choir;

    What a beautiful album. And what a fitting tribute to John Tavener and his unique artistic vision. 99 Words presents music that honors the memory of Tavener, interspersed with music by Tavener. It’s a powerful combination. John Tavener’s sublimely spiritual music has a serenity and transparency that sounds like no other. Roxanna Panufnik doesn’t try to emulate Tavener’s […]

  • In Winter’s Arms – Bob Chilcott refreshes a tradition

    Dec 11th, 2017 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: Bob Chilcott, CD Review, choral music, Choralis, Classical music, contemporary classical music, Gretchen Kuhrmann, Signum Classics

    There’s something about choral music written by a chorister. It’s usually performer-friendly, and often listener-friendly as well. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s overly simple or cliched. It just means the music is well-suited to the strengths of the ensemble. That was my impression of “In Winter’s Arms.” British composer Bob Chilcott has enjoyed an amazing […]

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