Special offer. The Street: Nico Muhly & Alice Goodman
Parker Ramsay (harp), Rosie Hilal
Choir of King's College Cambridge
An evocative multilayered work based on the stations of the cross, this generous two-disc release gives us two takes on Nico Muhly’s The Street. The first allows Ramsay’s solo harp to shine,...
Special offer. The Street: Nico Muhly & Alice Goodman
Parker Ramsay (harp), Rosie Hilal
Choir of King's College Cambridge
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An evocative multilayered work based on the stations of the cross, this generous two-disc release gives us two takes on Nico Muhly’s The Street. The first allows Ramsay’s solo harp to shine,...
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For his second album for King's College, Cambridge, harpist and alumnus Parker Ramsay performs 'The Street' by acclaimed composer Nico Muhly and librettist Alice Goodman, a dramatic new work for harp solo, narration and plainchant, based on the Fourteen Stations of the Cross.
In its complete form, 'The Street' weaves together the three sonic elements of Parker's harp, Rosie Hilal's narration, and plainchant from the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, for a powerful presentation of the story of Jesus' final days in a uniquely beautiful way. An alternative version of the work for harp solo is also included.
Following the success of Parker Ramsay's first album, J.S. Bach's 'Goldberg Variations' performed on the harp, the album also contains a performance of the Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826.
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January 2023
An evocative multilayered work based on the stations of the cross, this generous two-disc release gives us two takes on Nico Muhly’s The Street. The first allows Ramsay’s solo harp to shine, the second features Alice Goodman’s text and haunting choir chant. Sublime storytelling.
July/August 2023
This kind of project is inspiring and exciting. It is a collaboration between artists who all bring something different to the table and who, with a deep appreciation for the past, create something new.
January 2023
Muhly’s score, his first for solo harp, is a substantial, important work that unleashes an astonishing sonic and emotional variety prompted by ingenious word-painting.
29th October 2022
Commissioned with the soaring acoustic of King’s College, Cambridge in mind, it works both as poetic meditation and as a showcase for the the harpist Parker Ramsay, whose initiative it was...Goodman’s text is characteristically bold, modern and arresting.
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