The Transient Glory™ CDs

Released January 8, 2007
Vital Records

The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) and its Artistic Director and Conductor Francisco J. Núñez released their second recording of new works commissioned and premiered as part of their Transient Glory concert series. Entitled Transient Glory II, this recording on the Vital Records label comprises 11 compositions that were commissioned by or for the Young People’s Chorus of New York City from Dominick Argento (Orpheus), Geoffrey Burgon (Shirtless Stephen—and the Children’s Crusade), David Del Tredici (Four Heartfelt Anthems), Kevin James (NYC Play Ground), ), Benjamin Lees (The Nervous Family), Tod Machover (I Dreamt a Dream), Michael Nyman (A Child View of Colour), Jim Papoulis (Panta Rhei),  Bright Sheng (The Boatmen’s Song), Nils Vigeland (Miracles), and Judith Weir (Little Tree).  Most of these composers had never before written for a children’s chorus.

Joining the Young People’s Chorus of NYC on this recording are the Perspectives and Extension Ensembles and YPC’s longtime accompanist Jon Holden.

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Reviews of Transient Glory II:

BBC Music Magazine
Choir and Organ
Fanfare Magazine
American Record Guide
ClassicsToday.com

 

 

Transient Glory

Released October 28, 2003
Vital Records

The YPC conducted by its artistic director Francisco J. Núñez, celebrates the glorious sound of a children's choir on their first disc entitled Transient Glory, featuring eight world premiere recordings by some of today's leading composers, including Stephen Mackey, John Tavener, and Michael Torke.  Commissioned works include The Smiling Eyes by Jenny Johnson, Un-labelled by Elena Kats-Chernin, Two Songs by e.e. cummings by Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum, The Attic Which is Desire by Steven Mackey; Glory to God for this Transient Life by John Tavener, Colors 41402 by Walter Thompson, Song of Ezekiel by Michael Torke, and a reduced orchestration of Claude Debussy's La Damoiselle Elue by Nils Vigeland.

Joining the Young People's Chorus of New York City on this recording are American sopranos Camellia Johnson and Cara S. Tasher, pianist Jon Holden, clarinetist Alan Kay, and The Perspectives Ensemble.

Click here to purchase Transient Glory.

To view the full press release, click here.

Reviews of Transient Glory II:

American Record Guide
Gramophone
Classics Today
Copley News Service
American Record Guide
New York Times