Ambiguous Alchemy
Choral music by
Jonathan Harvey -
explored by
JENNIFER PAULL'... truly spellbinding ...'
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When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe. -- John Muir (1838-1914), Scottish-born American naturalist, author, explorer and writer
The vastness of Jonathan Harvey's awareness, talent, compositional skill, philosophical knowledge and imaginative-creative use of electronics form a whole that cannot be divided or separated. Amalgamated, this is his personal alchemy, which affects everything he undertakes. From whichever point he sets out towards his chosen subject, Harvey uses a secure underpinning of ability and multiplicity of techniques to achieve the most beautiful and thought-provoking results.
The Latvian Radio Choir is amazing: their control and expression superb...
Copyright © 5 May 2011
Jennifer I Paull,
Vouvry, Switzerland
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