On July 17, 2020, Luminous Voices (Calgary) released Sea Dreams – their third full-length album under the artistic direction of Timothy Shantz. Recorded at the Bell Concert Hall at Mount Royal University, Sea Dreams was composed by Peter-Anthony Togni and features guest artists: Jeff Reilly, bass clarinet/ Katie Partridge, soprano / Oliver Munar, tenor / Sarah Hahn-Scinocco & Sarah MacDonald, flute.
Sea Dreams reflects the relationship between the ocean and the sea as a life metaphor, with its implicit suggestion of journeying, inward emotions and ever uncertainties. A continuation of Togni’s recent works, in which choral writing is blended seamlessly with unusual accompanying instrumental support. The framing movements of the work draw on texts from T.S. Elliot’s Four Quartets, with the middle movement employing the words of the Marian hymn “Alma Redemptoris Mater”.
The album consists entirely of compositions by Peter-Anthony including these pieces, and is available through Leaf Music on your favourite streaming service.
- Totus Tuus
- Requiem et Lux
- Sea Dreams
- Earth Voices
- Da Pacem Domine
- Of the Father’s Love Begotten
- Psaume 98
- Responsio Introit
- Silentio
