Octarium
Octarium
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rise Up My Love - Willan | Octarium | 2:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | O Quam Gloriosum - Victoria | Octarium | 2:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Triptych - Musick's Empire - Pfautsch | Octarium | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Triptych - Orpheus With His Lute - Pfautsch | Octarium | 2:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Triptych - Consecrate the Place and Day - Pfautsch | Octarium | 2:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Cantate Domino - Monteverdi | Octarium | 2:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | The Willow Song - Vaughan Williams | Octarium | 2:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | For Thy Sweet Love - Young | Octarium | 3:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Missa Brevis - Kyrie - Hatfield | Octarium | 2:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Missa Brevis - Agnus Dei - Hatfield | Octarium | 2:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Hymn to St. Cecilia - Mvt I - Britten | Octarium | 3:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Hymn to St. Cecilia - Mvt II - Britten | Octarium | 2:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 13 | Hymn to St. Cecilia - Mvt III - Britten | Octarium | 5:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 14 | My Shepherd Will Supply My Need - Arr. Thomson | Octarium | 3:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 15 | Wondrous Love - Arr. Parker/Shaw | Octarium | 4:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 16 | Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - Bairstow | Octarium | 3:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 17 | Jesus Christ the Apple Tree - Poston | Octarium | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 18 | Pilgrims' Hymn from Three Hermits - Paulus | Octarium | 3:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 19 | If Ye Love Me - Tallis | Octarium | 2:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 20 | Shenandoah - Arr. Erb | Octarium | 4:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 20 Songs |
Recent Customer Reviews
Not Bad
by Zac89sThey sing with great passion and emotion but the soprano tends to end long notes with a subtle dip flat that leaves a terrible taste in my mouth especially if the chord resonates. If she was more anchored on pitch this would be a phenomenal album. Also I have heard much better blending from college choral groups.
True to the Choral Art
by glatheI found this recording by chance, and am glad I did. This group has a refinement that is exquisite. Their attention to detail is relentless, leaving no phrase lacking in direction or purpose. While it is technically flawless, it is also humanly conveyed. Seldom is a group able to balance technical achievement and musical quality. Octarium has done it well. This is a recording that should be a part of any conductor's library.
Garrett Lathe
Artistic Director
Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota
Unusual and inviting Britten
by TalyusI purchased Britten's "Hymn to St. Cecilia" from this collection and it is unlike any other in my library. With one or two voices per part, the texture is magnificently transparent and clear. The singing is first rate with impeccable intonation and blend. This is not always the case with only a few voices per part.
However, I do miss the power of a larger group. The dynamic range of this piece can be very involving and that is lost in this interpretation. The piece is sung carefully and correctly but suffers from a lack of passion in some places.
The work is also a challenge for vocal range and, happily, the singers here pull it off with aplomb. I am especially fond of the contralto solo. Often this solo sounds strained on top and pushed and chesty on the bottom. Here, it is done with a smooth high end and an impressive unforced bottom. The uppermost lines are written very high (originally written for boy sopranos). Here, these lines are sung by women (which I prefer) and they are beautifully spun above the staff.
It is the bass line of this piece that often disappoints. It needs very solid bass singers with both low extension and clarity. Clarity here is abundant but the lowest extension is still missing in action. Nonetheless, the bass line comes across very well throughout most of the piece. It's that final cadence that is the killer.
If you haven't already guessed, I am a fan of Britten's "Hymn to St. Cecilia" and I have several versions in my library. I have sung this piece myself with many choirs and I am very familiar with the piece. This one is a keeper -- it is very unusual and a must for a fan of choral music.
Top Albums and Songs by Octarium
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sing Me to Heaven | Essentials | 4:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Triptych - Musick's Empire - Pfautsch | Octarium | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Sicut Cervus | Essentials | 2:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Fa una Canzona | Essentials | 1:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | My Shepherd Will Supply My Need - Arr. Thomson | Octarium | 3:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
