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Pawel Lukaszewski: Sacred Choral Works
State Choir Latvija, Maris Sirmais
The words are always paramount and they’re delivered here with almost visionary clarity by the Latvian Choir… This is a more sombre work but shot through with intimations of grace and consolation.
Pawel Lukaszewski: Sacred Choral Works
State Choir Latvija, Maris Sirmais
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The words are always paramount and they’re delivered here with almost visionary clarity by the Latvian Choir… This is a more sombre work but shot through with intimations of grace and consolation.
About
Paweł Łukaszewski (b. 1968) is possibly the most-performed contemporary composer from Poland. His spiritual choral works are performed by both professional and amateur choirs around the world. Paweł Łukaszewski’s output has a significant position in Great Britain where his works are performed and premiered by renowned London and Cambridge choral ensembles. This new album by the award-winning State Choir LATVIJA under Māris Sirmais includes several world première recordings from the Polish master.
Contents and tracklist
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
- State Choir Latvija
- Maris Sirmais
Awards and reviews
January 2023
The words are always paramount and they’re delivered here with almost visionary clarity by the Latvian Choir… This is a more sombre work but shot through with intimations of grace and consolation.
Sep/Oct 2023
The performances presented here by the State Choir of Latvia under its conductor, Māris Sirmais, are simply outstanding. The choir has no faults to my ear. Intonation and ensemble are excellent, all parts exhibit outstanding internal blend with no individual voices sticking out, and excessive vibrato—the bane of choral excellence—is non-existent.
Decemb 2022
The State Choir Latvija under Ma¯ris Sirmais, its director of a quarter of a century, reaffirms what a subtle and flexible instrument it is. These singers clearly enjoy every aspect of this survey of highly accomplished choral writing.
