Munda me
Premiere
16h, 28th of September 2024 at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, Wales, by the ORA Singers conducted by Suzi Digby OBE.
Commission
Commissioned by ORA Singers and Suzi Digby OBE as part of their 2024 Graduate Composers’ Showcase, supported by The Linbury Trust, The Colwinston Charitable Trust, and The Garrick Charitable Trust.
Dedication
Dedicated to Maestro Paulo Vassalo Lourenço
Programme notes
Munda me is a journey through time, weaving together the voices of the past with the present. Imagine, if you will, a mystical encounter where the artistry of Vicente Lusitano, the serenity of Gregorio Allegri, the ethereal beauty of Eric Whitacre, and my own contemporary perspective merge into one. This choral work is born from that imagined communion, where centuries-old traditions meet modern sensibilities.
Throughout Munda me, you'll hear echoes of these composers—each contributing their own unique colours to the tapestry. Yet, these influences are not mere imitations; they are delicate brushstrokes that enhance the work's emotional depth and spiritual quest.
At its heart, Munda me explores the themes of purification and renewal - ideas that are as relevant today as they were in centuries past. The text, arranged this way for its profound emotional resonance, speaks to our universal desire for inner cleansing and transformation. Through the music, I sought to capture that timeless longing, inviting listeners on a reflective journey that seeks to transcend the boundaries of touch.
Written in 2024 for the ORA Singers 2024 Graduate Composers’ Showcase.
© PRS/MCPS/SPA ISWC T-327.328.149-1
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Premiere
16h, 28th of September 2024 at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, Wales, by the ORA Singers conducted by Suzi Digby OBE.
Commission
Commissioned by ORA Singers and Suzi Digby OBE as part of their 2024 Graduate Composers’ Showcase, supported by The Linbury Trust, The Colwinston Charitable Trust, and The Garrick Charitable Trust.
Dedication
Dedicated to Maestro Paulo Vassalo Lourenço
Programme notes
Munda me is a journey through time, weaving together the voices of the past with the present. Imagine, if you will, a mystical encounter where the artistry of Vicente Lusitano, the serenity of Gregorio Allegri, the ethereal beauty of Eric Whitacre, and my own contemporary perspective merge into one. This choral work is born from that imagined communion, where centuries-old traditions meet modern sensibilities.
Throughout Munda me, you'll hear echoes of these composers—each contributing their own unique colours to the tapestry. Yet, these influences are not mere imitations; they are delicate brushstrokes that enhance the work's emotional depth and spiritual quest.
At its heart, Munda me explores the themes of purification and renewal - ideas that are as relevant today as they were in centuries past. The text, arranged this way for its profound emotional resonance, speaks to our universal desire for inner cleansing and transformation. Through the music, I sought to capture that timeless longing, inviting listeners on a reflective journey that seeks to transcend the boundaries of touch.
Written in 2024 for the ORA Singers 2024 Graduate Composers’ Showcase.
© PRS/MCPS/SPA ISWC T-327.328.149-1
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Premiere
16h, 28th of September 2024 at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, Wales, by the ORA Singers conducted by Suzi Digby OBE.
Commission
Commissioned by ORA Singers and Suzi Digby OBE as part of their 2024 Graduate Composers’ Showcase, supported by The Linbury Trust, The Colwinston Charitable Trust, and The Garrick Charitable Trust.
Dedication
Dedicated to Maestro Paulo Vassalo Lourenço
Programme notes
Munda me is a journey through time, weaving together the voices of the past with the present. Imagine, if you will, a mystical encounter where the artistry of Vicente Lusitano, the serenity of Gregorio Allegri, the ethereal beauty of Eric Whitacre, and my own contemporary perspective merge into one. This choral work is born from that imagined communion, where centuries-old traditions meet modern sensibilities.
Throughout Munda me, you'll hear echoes of these composers—each contributing their own unique colours to the tapestry. Yet, these influences are not mere imitations; they are delicate brushstrokes that enhance the work's emotional depth and spiritual quest.
At its heart, Munda me explores the themes of purification and renewal - ideas that are as relevant today as they were in centuries past. The text, arranged this way for its profound emotional resonance, speaks to our universal desire for inner cleansing and transformation. Through the music, I sought to capture that timeless longing, inviting listeners on a reflective journey that seeks to transcend the boundaries of touch.
Written in 2024 for the ORA Singers 2024 Graduate Composers’ Showcase.
© PRS/MCPS/SPA ISWC T-327.328.149-1
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