Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas Julien van Mellaerts The Ballads mark a return

The Ballads mark a return to Welsh mythos

The album features a variety of ensembles and instruments

1 were first performed in 1793 at one of the chamber music soirées held at the home of Prince Karl Lichnowsky – the dedicatee of the whole set – and in the presence of Beethoven’s teacher

Looking towards the sixtieth anniversary of Elizabeth Poston's Penguin Book of Carols (1965)

Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas Julien van Mellaerts The Ballads mark a returnRowan Pierce (soprano) The Choir of Royal Holloway Orchestra Nova George Vass (conductor) This album presents a stunning collection of recent cantatas by acclaimed composer Cecilia McDowall, performed by the Choir of Royal Holloway, Orchestra Nova, and conductor George Vass. Known for her spicy rhythms and colours (Gramophone), McDowalls music weaves vibrant textures and emotional depth, drawing listeners into a compelling journey. The featured works