Luminous Voices

Luminous Voices & Timothy Shantz – Fire-Flowers (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:18:52 minutes | 1,38 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Leaf Music

Luminous Voices presents Brahms’ “Ein deutsches Requiem” alongside contemporary pieces by Zachary Wadsworth in the album ‘Fire-Flowers.’ Exploring themes of loss, grief, and hope, the album is led by Timothy Shantz. Laura Brandt (soprano), Jonathon Adams (baritone), Cheryl Emery-Karapita (piano), and Leanne Regehr (piano) collaborated to bring these pieces to life. Wadsworth’s “Battle-Flags,” is inspired by Walt Whitman’s Civil War experiences. Brahms’ iconic Requiem reflects personal tragedies and calls for empathy. The album concludes with “Fire-Flowers,” where Wadsworth captures E. Pauline Johnson’s poem in a musical tale of optimism and renewal.

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Luminous Voices & Timothy Shantz – Ispiciwin (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:12:54 minutes | 1,34 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Leaf Music

Ispiciwin, meaning “Journey,” embarks on an unprecedented musical exploration, bridging cultures and perspectives. Winnipeg and Cree composer Andrew Balfour describes it as a dream collaboration, one that deepens the understanding of truth and storytelling from an Indigenous standpoint. With the powerful voices of Luminous Voices, alongside artists Jessica McMann and Walter MacDonald White Bear, Ispiciwin is an evocative testament to the transformative power of music and a small, but important step toward reconciliation.

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