Roberto Sierra: Missa Latina 'Pro Pace'

Heidi Grant Murphy (Artist, Performer), Nathaniel Webster (Artist, Performer), Milwaukee Symphony Chorus (Artist), Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (Artist, Orchestra), Andreas Delfs (Artist, Conductor), Lee Erickson (Artist), Roberto Sierra (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Heidi Grant Murphy, Nathaniel Webster
• Orchestra: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Andreas Delfs
• Composer: Roberto Sierra
• Audio CD (May 26, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: NAXOS AMERICAN
• ASIN: B0020LSWE8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,259 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MSO & Chorus Stunning Grammy Nominated Recording!, January 27, 2010

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James Sampson (MILWAUKEE, WI, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roberto Sierra: Missa Latina 'Pro Pace' (Audio CD)

Missa Latina 'Pro Pace' composed by Roberto Sierra has stunning performances by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the MSO Chorus, with soloists soprano Heidi Grant Murphy and baritone Nathaniel Webster under the direction of Andreas Delfs. All performers are up to the challenges of Mr. Sierra's composition. Vital orchestral direction and playing throughout drives the piece to its affecting finish. Tonal beauty in the complex choral writing is present to the last note and Ms. Murphy and Mr. Webster give dramatic interpretations of the solo writing throughout. With its exciting rhythmic and tonal textures, Mr. Sierra's composition is sure to enter the orchestral/choral repertoire in short order. Highly recommended listening (and programming)!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Missa Latina, Grammy nominee, January 21, 2010

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BabyBoomer (Milwaukee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roberto Sierra: Missa Latina 'Pro Pace' (Audio CD)

This is an exciting new addition to the classical music scene. The recording was made from the national premiere of the work, in consultation with the composer. The chorus is outstanding. The Latin rhythms and wonderful harmonies make it great listening even if you are not into the classical literature. You've never heard a mass like this one.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, December 12, 2009

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M. Walker (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a masterpiece. Not as "Latin" as I expected, but contains interesting cross-rhythms. Well-performed, luscious music that would satisfy the yearnings of a classical music aficionado, spiritual listener, or one with more modern tastes.