New works from six composers unknown to one another and yet wondrously aligned; their music weaves together seamlessly, even mystically, into a meaningful story of spirituality and interconnectedness. Warmth and sparkle alternate effortlessly in the choral textures created by this renowned ensemble, enveloping listeners in a sound that travels from the closed arms of a loved one to the stars above. Available in stereo and Dolby Atmos immersive audio formats, MECIENDO blends the intimate and the profound in an awe-inducing performance.
THE CROSSING
Isobel Anthony • Jessica Beebe 3 • Steven Berlanga • Karen Blanchard • Steven Bradshaw 3 • Abigail Chapman • Tyrone Clinton • Matt Cramer • Malcolm Cooper • Ryan Fleming • Steven Hyder • Lauren Kelly 2 • Anika Kildegaard 1, 2 • Heidi Kurtz • Sylvia Leith • Andrew Major • Maren Montalbano 3 • Daniel O’Dea 3 • Ben Perri • Olivia Prendergast • Thann Scoggin 3 • Rebecca Siler 2 • Daniel Taylor 2 • Shari Wilson
Solos
1 The Starlight Night
2 Holy Waters
3 Meciendo
Donald Nally conductor
Kevin Vondrak assistant conductor and artistic associate
Andrew Major collaborative keyboardist
Michael Hawes trumpet
Session Producer & Engineer Paul Vazquez
Editing, Mixing & Mastering Paul Vazquez
Immersive Audio Engineer Paul Vazquez
Album artwork by Paul du Coudray – paulducoudray.com
Recorded March 6-8, 2024 at St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley in Malvern PA