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American Shores / Clarion 921). And we finish with two recordings that one can rank without hesitation in the department of “crossover” accomplishments. There is first of all The World Beloved – a Bluegrass Mass by Carol Barnett that organizes and glorifies the encounter between the excellent “classical” chorus, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers of Philip Brunelle, and the savory bluegrass harmonies in which all rejoice (Clarion 931), then the Credo by John Featherstone, which is in fact a complete Mass between tradition (Latin text latin, classical chorus, string quartet) and modernity (jazz/variety choruses, wind instruments, rhythmic section, French or English texts). The search for new religious, “post-modern” music, clearly shows through here in a consistent and often sensitive manner, even if there is sometimes the impression of “mirror” and other games between ancient and modern that seem a bit “phoned in” (Powerline CD19 / www.johnfeatherstone.com). Email : jm.marchal@cccwb.com Translated from the French by Jessica Tobacman, USA
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