Label: Signum Classics
Format: CD
Barcode: 0635212086421
Catalog number: SIGCD 864
Releasedate: 20-09-24
Format: CD
Barcode: 0635212086421
Catalog number: SIGCD 864
Releasedate: 20-09-24
An album of world premiere recordings of works written to accompany poems by celebrated Irish novelist and poet James Joyce, Desmond Earley and the University Choral Scholars of University College, Dublin release their fourth album on Signum Classics. Following their EP “Ireland is My Home” which was Scala Radio’s Album of the Week, this new album aims to encapsulate the influence of singing and music in Joyce’s work. A tenor himself, it was Joyce’s wish that his words be set to music, and through commissioning new works, the choir are proud of their unique connection to Joyce’s Dublin story. “It is a pleasure and honour for us to be the first choral ensemble to wrap James Joyce's 'suite of songs’ in an Irish choral voice” – Desmond Earley (Artistic Director)
An album of world premiere recordings of works written to accompany poems by celebrated Irish novelist and poet James Joyce, Desmond Earley and the University Choral Scholars of University College, Dublin release their fourth album on Signum Classics. Following their EP “Ireland is My Home” which was Scala Radio’s Album of the Week, this new album aims to encapsulate the influence of singing and music in Joyce’s work. A tenor himself, it was Joyce’s wish that his words be set to music, and through commissioning new works, the choir are proud of their unique connection to Joyce’s Dublin story. “It is a pleasure and honour for us to be the first choral ensemble to wrap James Joyce's 'suite of songs’ in an Irish choral voice” – Desmond Earley (Artistic Director)
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1From dewy dreams, my soul, arise04:46
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2When the shy star goes forth in heaven (Arr. Desmond Earley)04:22
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3O cool is the valley now05:02
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4Winds of May, that dance on the sea02:01
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5Rain has fallen all the day04:10
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6All day I hear the noise of waters04:14
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7Gentle lady, do not sing03:49
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8O, it was out by Donnycarney (Arr. Owen Brady and Desmond Earley)03:13
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9The twilight turns from amethyst (Arr. Desmond Earley)03:37
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10Sleep now, O sleep now (Arr. Desmond Earley)05:00
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11Dear heart, why will you use me so?03:42
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12Silently she's combing04:15
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13In the dark pine-wood03:56
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14Because your voice was at my side03:56
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15Now, O now, in this brown land (Arr. Desmond Earley)05:41
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16My love is in a light attire03:25
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17Lean out of the window, Goldenhair02:51
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18My dove, my beautiful one02:50