...Against the Dying of the Light

Cantus (Artist), Wiliford (Artist), Dunbar (Artist), Arreola (Artist), Chan (Artist), Reinwald (Artist), Hanawalt (Artist), Various Artists (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Various Artists
• Audio CD (November 1, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cantus
• ASIN: B00007HIBV
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,134 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #23 in Music > Indie Music > Classical
  • #30 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Early Music > Forms & Genres > Requiems
  • #34 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Motets

Track Listings

1. Jean Sibelius: Hymnus (Natus in Curas) op. 21

2. Pablo Casals: O Vos Omnes

3. Carl Orff: Sunt Lacrimae Rerum

4. Veljo Tormis: Varjele, Jumala, Soasta

5. Josquin Des Prez: Absalon, Fili Mi

6. Jean Sibelius: Sydameni Laulu op. 18.No.6

7. Franz Schubert: Grab und Mond D.893

8. Kenneth Jennings: Two Laments on Dylan Thomas

9. Leevi Madetoja: De Profundis, op. 56

10. Randall Thompson: Alleluia

11. Claude Debussy: Invocation

12. Samuel Barber: Heaven, Haven (A Nun Takes the Veil) op. 13, No. 1

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, December 30, 2002

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Wolverine (Flint, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ...Against the Dying of the Light (Audio CD)

As a vocalist with a love for male a cappella, Cantus has struck my fancy in numerous ways. This album is a WONDERFUL example of their artistry. Their rendition of Randall Thompson's Alleluia is stunning, as are all of the other tracks. Truly worth the purchase.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, November 8, 2007

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J. Runaas (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ...Against the Dying of the Light (Audio CD)

As a music teacher and choir director, I sometimes find myself becoming a bit of a "choir snob" if I hear recordings that aren't up to snuff. After Cantus did a workshop with my college choir a few years ago (when I was still in college..) I purchased several of their albums, and they are all simply phenomenal. Fantastic pitch, superb technique, touching musicality and a truly inspiring ensemble sound. For those who have not heard Cantus, it should be known that they are one of the few male ensembles to sing with true bel canto singing technique, proving that it is possible to use vocal color and strong technique while still achieving wonderful blend and tuning.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cantus has done it again!, December 6, 2003

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Nick Benzschawel (Appleton, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ...Against the Dying of the Light (Audio CD)

Cantus has done it again with ...Against the Dying of the Light. This CD although much more secular and sacred, still demonstrates the power of music through singing. This album takes the listener back to some the very roots of choral music with compositions dating back to fifteenth century. Cantus brings out all despair and joy of the texts in ...Against the Dying of the Light. Although most of the pieces are sung in Latin, a story of greif and sarrow to consolation and joy is clearly told. All avid choral singers must have this CD. The "Two Laments on Dylan Thomas" are simply profound. You will not be dissapointed with this CD. This male choral group is second to none!