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Pott - At First Light, Word | Naxos 8573976

Pott - At First Light, Word

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Label: Naxos

Cat No: 8573976

Barcode: 0747313397679

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Vocal/Choral

Release Date: 10th July 2020

Contents

Artists

Joseph Spooner (cello)
Christian Wilson (organ)
Commotio

Conductor

Matthew Berry

Works

Pott, Francis

At First Light
Word

Artists

Joseph Spooner (cello)
Christian Wilson (organ)
Commotio

Conductor

Matthew Berry

About

Francis Pott’s acclaimed musical voice is one of uncommon eloquence and seriousness of purpose, and his works have been performed and broadcast in over 40 countries. This recording presents world premiere recordings of two major pieces. At First Light is a memorial work which takes the form of a series of slow meditations surrounding an exuberant motet, with wordless commentary from a lamenting cello. Word, with its significant role for the organ and the inclusion of texts by the Welsh priest and poet R.S. Thomas, reveals Gospel contemplation in a postmodern world.

Critical acclaim for the music of Francis Pott has been consistent over the last three decades, his choral and organ output winning increasing attention for its dramatic, questing and profoundly spiritual qualities. Pott’s choral album In the Heart of Things (8572739), also recorded by Commotio, was considered by Choral Journal to be ‘compelling listening. Such terrific writing, expressive singing, and illuminating [liner] notes (by the composer himself) make this disc an absolute “must have”.’

Commotio, with its conductor and co-founder Matthew Berry, recorded several critically acclaimed albums for Naxos, including Pott’s In the Heart of Things, James Whitbourn’s Luminosity (8572103), Bob Chilcott’s The Rose in the Middle of Winter (8573159) and All Good Things (8573383). National Public Radio described the Whitbourn disc as ‘extraordinary. It expands the experience of classical music beyond the edges of the traditional map of classical styles.’ American Record Guide also praised the choir’s second Chilcott disc: ‘Commotio seems happily involved in all the elements of Chilcott’s music’.

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