Reviews: Performance: "The Florilegium
Chamber Choir is a tight-knit group of 29 excellent singers with a rich
sound, seamless line, and outstanding ensemble." Journal
of Singing. "The Florilegium Chamber Choir performs
brilliantly in this most unusual recording ...a compelling performance.
American Record Guide. Florilegium was
singled out by Bill Zakariasen of The New York
Daily News for the best concert performance in 1985. Rorate
Coeli: "A setting full of text painting and dramatic energy."
Journal of Singing. "One of the richest
and most imaginative things Thea Musgrave has done." Andrew Porter,
The New Yorker. * Four Madrigals: "Dance-like
and pensive by turn, these settings of Sir Thomas Wyatt are delightful
listening." Journal of Singing. * Serenade:
To Music: "No less rewarding is Zaimont's Serenade: To Music,
a shimmering, filigree setting." Journal of Singing.
* Parable: "Zaimont has fashioned a powerfully theatrical
work ... Solo voices are combined with the ensemble in varying textures,
evoking vivid images which complement the strongly emotional story."
Journal of Singing. "A great work!"
Gregg Smith, conductor.
Recording: Recording producer: Marnie Hall.
Recording engineer and post production: Judith Sherman. Recorded at Gustavus
Adolphus Lutheran Church and at Park Avenue Christian Church (Parable),
New York City, 1987. DDD. Support: This recording
is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on
the Arts, a state agency. Additional support was provided by Mobil Foundation,
Inc. Music Publishers: Musgrave: Rorate
Coeli: Novello, represented in the USA by G. Schirmer/Music Sales.
Four Madrigals: Wilhelm Hansen/Chester Music, represented in
USA by G. Schirmer/Music Sales. Zaimont: Serenade: To Music and
Parable: Contact Leonarda for information. CD
Cover: Portrait of St. Matthew from "The Book of Kells,"
c. 800 A.D. Courtesy of The Board of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
Graphic Design: Marnie Hall. ©1988, Leonarda
Productions, Inc. Made in the U.S.A. All rights reserved.
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