Rituæls collectif9

• collectif9: Drone:
• 1 collectif9: Drone 03:41
• Hildegard Von Bingen (1098 - 1179): O vis æternitatis:
• 2 Bingen: O vis æternitatis 04:29
• Arvo Pärt (b. 1935): Psalom:
• 3 Pärt: Psalom 03:42
• Nicole Lizée (b. 1973). Living Soul:
• 4 Lizée: Another Living Soul (Arr. for Ensemble by Thibault Bertin-Maghit) 08:42
• Michael Tippett (1905 - 1998): Lament:
• 5 Tippett: Lament 03:32
• Bryce Dessner (b. 1976): Aheym:
• 6 Dessner: Aheym 07:05
• Arvo Pärt: The Beatitudes :
• 7 Pärt: The Beatitudes (Arr. for Ensemble by Thibault Bertin-Maghit) 02:30
• Arvo Pärt: Summa:
• 8 Pärt: Summa 06:27
• Jocelyn Morlock (b. 1969): Exaudi:
• 9 Morlock: Exaudi (Arr. for Ensemble by Thibault Bertin-Maghit) 08:48
• Bryce Dessner: Tenebre (excerpt):
• 10 Dessner: Tenebre (excerpt) (Arr. for Ensemble by Thibault Bertin-Maghit) 04:38
• Total Runtime 53:34

Info for Rituæls

A grand artistic ceremony that brings together works from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.

The Montréal-based string ensemble Collectif9 presents another innovative programme with works by Hildegard von Bingen, Arvo Pärt, Michael Tippett, Nicole Lizée, Bryce Dessner and Jocelyn Morlock.

‘Rituæls’ is a new collection of music from the Middle Ages to modern times with a narrative - an artistic gesture - that recalls the human tradition of passing on knowledge and practices in culture and art. An element of continuity links each piece of music to the next, whether in the form of a drone or a sustained note, an imperceptibly changing chord or a group of constantly repeating notes. The first performances included dance and movement, an idea that has influenced the interpretation and development of the programme heard on this album.

Collectif9

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Known for innovative programming and unique arrangements of classical repertoire and new commissions, Montréal-based string ensemble collectif9 performs “with an infectious energy and vigour that grabs an audience’s attention” (The WholeNote). Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, collectif9 attracts diverse audiences in varied spaces. For an experience that combines the power of an orchestra with the agility of a chamber ensemble, collectif9 explores partnerships with composers, video artists, poets, lighting designers, and other inspired collaborators to create multidisciplinary projects that come to life in acoustic or amplified settings.

On international tours, on films, and its Alpha Classics CDs, collectif9 enjoys critical acclaim: “brilliant arrangements, exuberantly performed” (The Wholenote); “Satirical and serious, frivolous and intense, No Time for Chamber Music delves into rich and complex musical textures with original and intimate arrangements.” (BroadwayWorld.com); “Their eagerness to break the mold while upholding the highest performance standards make collectif9 a model for 21st century classical music ensembles.” (Oregon Arts Watch)

Worldwide tour highlights include concerts at the Festival de Música de Morelia (Mexico), La Folle journée de Nantes (France), Festival de Lanaudière (Québec), Shenzhen Concert Hall (China), and Sound Unbound (Barbican Centre, London).

Booklet for Rituæls