Harry Christophers, The Sixteen - Ikon: Rachmaninov, Tavener, MacMillan, Stravinsky, Kalinnikov, Holst, Pärt, Chesnokov (2006)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 267 Mb | Total time: 63:07 | Scans included
Classical | Label: DECCA | # B0006825-02 | Recorded: 2006
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 267 Mb | Total time: 63:07 | Scans included
Classical | Label: DECCA | # B0006825-02 | Recorded: 2006
Ikon by Harry Christophers and the Sixteen is a marvelous offering of sacred choral gems, the group's second collection on Decca following the successful 2005 release Renaissance: Music for Inner Peace. A perfect disc to introduce this well-established vocal ensemble to newcomers, Ikon consists of 16 works that are evenly matched in their sublime moods and understated delivery; listeners who might enjoy an hour-long disc of uninterrupted "chill-out" bliss are likely to find it here, while others who relish gorgeous tone quality and rich divisi harmonies will be delighted with the warm, resonant performances.