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A Powerful Collaboration with Esprit De Choeur and Winnipeg Composers

Valdine Anderson conducts Esprit de Choeur

May of 2022 saw a couple of recording sessions where Esprit de Choeur, conducted by Valdine Anderson, recorded pieces expressly composed for them. The result was some stunning choral music.

First up, was a recording of a three movement piece by Neil Weisensel and Rachel Landrecht, entitled “Incandescence”. The work featured the Knox United Church’s pipe organ, played by virtuoso guest organist, Sarah Svendsen .

Incandescence excerpt

Next, we recorded a number of pieces composed for the choir by David R. Scott. This was an a 5 movement capella piece entitled White Field, which was composed in 2018 and first performed by Esprit de Choeur during a tour of Iceland.

White Field excerpt mvt. 3

The recording of Incandescence produced a video by Julie Epp which you can see here.

If you enjoy following a score, here is another video version of Incandescence.

Rehearsal for Incandescence
Mics mounted on stands, waiting for our turn to enter the sanctuary to record.
Composer, Neil Weisensel
The Office
Esprit de Choeur

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