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Sun, Moon, Stars, Rain
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Phoenix Chorale

Sun, Moon, Stars, Rain

Price: € 19.95
Format: CD
Label: Signum Classics
UPC: 0635212088524
Catnr: SIGCD 885
Release date: 07 February 2025
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Signum Classics
UPC
0635212088524
Catalogue number
SIGCD 885
Release date
07 February 2025
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About the album

Their second album for Signum Classics, Christopher Gabbitas and the Phoenix Chorale present ‘Sun Moon Stars Rain’ – a new album of vocal works all linking how these pivotal elements shape our cultures, beliefs, and understanding of the world. “This enduring fascination speaks to something fundamental in the human experience – a mix of awe at the natural world, a quest for understanding our place within it, and a recognition of our dependence on forces far greater than ourselves. This is nothing new: Shakespeare, Lord Byron, and Octavio Paz are amongst the literary greats who have brought this awe to bear in their poetry and prose and inspired composers Sir John Rutter, Toby Hession and Eric Whitacre in their contributions to this programme”’ – Christopher Gabbitas Praise for Phoenix Chorale on Signum Classics ★★★★ “The Catalonian folk songs reveal the Chorale’s enviable smoothness and sumptuosity of tone. Best of all is Cecilia McDowall’s Trinity Triptych, a Phoenix commission performed with a winning mixture of enthusiasm and finesse.” – BBC Music Magazine

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Phoenix Chorale

The multiple Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale, based in Arizona, is regarded as one of North America’s leading professional choirs.  Founded in 1958, the Chorale’s mission is to nurture and amplify the strength and resonance of Arizona’s choral artistry. All professional artists who sing in the Chorale live in the state, many of whom teach voice and direct music activities in Phoenix metro-area schools and community colleges and have studied in the state’s strong collegiate choral programs.  Phoenix Chorale typically presents four concert experiences each season between October and May in the Phoenix Metro Area, with musical works spanning five centuries including composers, poets, and lyricists from across the globe and representing creative artists of all genders, creeds, and colors. The music and...
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The multiple Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale, based in Arizona, is regarded as one of North America’s leading professional choirs.

Founded in 1958, the Chorale’s mission is to nurture and amplify the strength and resonance of Arizona’s choral artistry. All professional artists who sing in the Chorale live in the state, many of whom teach voice and direct music activities in Phoenix metro-area schools and community colleges and have studied in the state’s strong collegiate choral programs.

Phoenix Chorale typically presents four concert experiences each season between October and May in the Phoenix Metro Area, with musical works spanning five centuries including composers, poets, and lyricists from across the globe and representing creative artists of all genders, creeds, and colors. The music and words we share aim to resonate personally in some way within each listener, whether they join us live in the room or through our recordings and videos.

The Chorale has a strong history of recording, releasing a seminal album celebrating the work of former composer-in-residence Ola Gjeilo as well as recordings focusing on Rheinberger, Rachmaninov, and Grechaninov.

Since 2019, Phoenix Chorale has been artistically led by Christopher Gabbitas, formerly of The King’s Singers.

Visit phoenixchorale.org to learn more information about the Chorale and our upcoming performances. Find our albums on all major streaming services and stores.


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