The Angels, Metaboles' new album from NoMadMusic, immerses the listener in the twists and turns of spiritual music. The works of Purcell, Byrd and Palestrina, champions of 17th century polyphonic music, resonate with those of Harvey, a major figure in contemporary music.
The Métaboles revive the splendid tradition of English choirs: from Winchester to the refectory of the monks of Royaumont, where the album was recorded, the Gothic walls of the abbeys welcome sumptuous music, magnified by the acoustics.
The Angels
William Byrd
Ave verum corpus
Jonathan Harvey
I Love the Lord
Come, Holy Ghost
Plainsongs for peace and light
Henry Purcell
Remember not, Lord, our offences
Jonathan Harvey
Remember, O Lord
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Stabat Mater
Jonathan Harvey
The Annunciation
The Angels
New Metaboles album
Recorded by France Musique in Royaumont on September 7, 20219
Jonathan Harvey, William Byrd, Henry Purcell, Pierluigi da Palestrina
5 stars - Classica / 4F - Télérama