Ešenvalds: The Doors of Heaven - Portland State Chamber Choir, Sperry

The Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds has rapidly become one of the world’s most performed choral composers. His ability to bring a dramatic text to life through textures that are lush yet permeated with a more stringent and angular aesthetic has ensured a steady stream of commissions from leading orchestras and choral forces. The four works here reflect an interest in the beauty of nature, religious faith and legend. The First Tears explores an Inuit story and employs subtle instrumental colouration from jaw harps and Native American flutes, whilst Passion and Resurrection is a profound and powerful exploration of Christ’s death and Resurrection.

Tracklist

 Artist details

Traditional - Lyricist

Ešenvalds, Ēriks

 The First Tears

Savage, Candace - Lyricist

Nansen, Fridtjof - Lyricist

Kaila, Kari - Lyricist

Reed, William - Lyricist

Hall, Charles Francis - Lyricist

Ešenvalds, Ēriks

 Rivers of Light

Saint Francis of Assisi - Lyricist

Bible - Old Testament - Lyricist

Bible - New Testament - Lyricist

Mother Teresa - Lyricist

Ešenvalds, Ēriks

 A Drop in the Ocean

Bible - Old Testament - Lyricist

Bible - New Testament - Lyricist

Ešenvalds, Ēriks

 Passion and Resurrection

Total Playing Time: 58:38