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Recording of the first performance of "Song Rushes In" -
A Cantata in Thankful Celebration of Choral Singing.
Words - Euan Tait
Music - Roy Rashbrook
Hart Voices
Southern Pro Musica
Adam Tunnicliffe - Tenor
Angelina Palmblad - Piano
Roy Rashbrook - Conductor
Originally composed to mark Hart Voices' 50th anniversary, this piece became a response to the enforced musical solitude of the lockdowns of 2020-21. Euan Tait provided an incredibly rich and imaginative libretto, cleverly referencing famous choral pieces through subtle nods. He also wrote movingly about the importance of singing and social engagement to young people.
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5. Music Reaches Out
4. Music Laughs and Dances
3. To Be a Friend
1. Prelude
2. Return of the Song