Episode 1: Exploring Elgar's 'Owls: An Epitaph'
The first in our new series of videos made during the current coronavirus pandemic. George Parris explores the mysteries behind Elgar's peculiar piece titled 'Owls: An Epitaph'. It finishes with a full performance from our concert in Helsinki earlier this year.
Inner Voices, Episode 2: Forest silence and Sibelius's 'Sydämeni laulu'
Artistic Director, George Parris explores why Sibelius's choral song 'Sydämeni laulu' was described as 'simple, original, and atmospheric' at its premiere, and how it fits into a Finnish mould of Romantic Nationalism.
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DISCOGRAPHY
Released: 6th September 2018 | Producer: Jeremy Summerly
Engineer & Editor: Dave Hinitt
Commissioned by the BBC Music Magazine,
Songs of Farewell is our most recent recording.
Due to the Music Magazine's terms of release it isn't available for digital download, but there are still a few copies of the CD available here.
Released: 12th May 2017 | Producer: Jeremy Summerly
Engineer: Dave Hinitt
RECORDING OF THE MONTH
This is a stunning disc in every aspect.
MusicWeb International
The performances are top-notch throughout
AllMusic
With support from the Delius Trust.
Available on Naxos, iTunes & Amazon:
Released: 8th July 2016 | Producer & Engineer: Michael Ponder
Vigorous attention to detail and... beautifully blended tone
The Guardian
BBC Music Magazine
I cannot fault this CD. The choral singing by The Carice Singers... is inspired
MusicWeb International
With support from the John Ireland Charitable Trust.
Available on Naxos, iTunes & Amazon:
Released: 30th June 2014 | Producer & Engineer: Michael Ponder
Available on Naxos, iTunes & Amazon:
The young Carice Singers, under director George Parris, are totally at one with this repertoire, their expressive voices contemplating the composer's intentions with captivating interpretations.
Choir and Organ
