Credits:

Paul Hillier, Ars Nova Copenhagen

Description:

Since 2003, Denmark's Ars Nova Copenhagen, under the direction of Paul Hillier, has steadfastly established itself as one of the most versatile vocal ensembles in the world. Their first album on the cantaloupe label, "First Drop," covers a seamless range of genres from Reich and Riley to Gordon and Andreesen. Most of the songs are world premiere recordings, including Gordon's "HeSaw a Skull," composed especially for the Ars Nova Copenhagen vocalists. The vibrant ensemble in Reich's "Clapping Music" is also a must-hear. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Rise up my love
2.He saw a skull
3.When we were children
4.Walking Song
5.Five Motets: In Monte Oliveti
6.Five Motets: O vos omnes
7.Five Motets: Laboravi in gemitu meo
8.Five Motets: Haec dies
9.Five Motets: Epithalamica
10.Un beau baiser
11.L'homme arme
12.More sweet than my refrain
13.Know what is above you
14.Clapping Music
15.Mexico City Blues