“…riveting… sung brilliantly”
Philip Greenfield, American Record Guide
“…a significant, praiseworthy recording”
Richard Coffey, The American Organist
“Exploring themes of violence and reconciliation, Truth & Fable is a fascinating programme, richly realised.”
Michael Quinn, Choir and Organ, ****
“the program is thought-provoking and the performances here are tasteful, expert, and certainly worth a listen.”
James V. Maiello, Fanfare, ****
The Thirteen
Matthew Robertson, Artistic Director
World Premiere recordings: *
*1. Absalom
Daniel Elder (b. 1986)
Raffi Kasparian, piano
Trois chansons
Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
2. I. Nicolette
3. II. Trois beaux oiseaux du Paradis
Soloists: Julie Bosworth (soprano), P. Lucy McVeigh (mezzo-soprano), Gregorio Taniguchi (tenor), Robert Eisentrout (baritone)
4. III. Ronde
5. Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing
Herbert Howells (1892–1983)
6. Valiant-for-truth
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
7. O vos omnes
Pablo Casals (1876–1973)
8. When David Heard
Thomas Tomkins (1572–1656)
*9. Pax Nobiscum
Amy Beach (1867–1944)
10. The Road Home
Stephen Paulus (1949–2014)
Soloist: Agnes Coakley Cox (soprano)
Total Time: 64:00
