Dan Locklair: From East to West
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Dan Locklair: From East to West

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Discover Dan Locklair’s From East to West and other choral music, performed by The Choir of Royal Holloway, Onyx Brass and organist David Goode, directed by Rupert Gough.

About this release

Discover this collection of sacred music by the American composer Dan Locklair, much of it based on ancient and treasured texts, poems and hymn words. The recording includes Locklair’s Brief Mass, a simple yet deeply symbolic setting of the words of the liturgy.

Press Reviews

From East to West – review by American Record Guide “Beautifully written - deeply expressive of the texts – and the choir gives superlative performances.” Read more
From East to West – review by Pan Pipes “There is a divine quality to their voices that feels like we are intruding on the rehearsal of the heavenly host. If you're looking for… Read more
From East to West – Review by Association of Anglican Musicians “This album is highly recommended, as every piece is engaging and useable for church musicians. The quality of the recording is extraordinary, and all the… Read more
From East to West – review by The American Organist “From East to West offers a generous sampling of some of the composer’s best shorter choral works, performed by excellent musicians who have meticulously prepared… Read more
From East to West – review by The Diapason “This compact disc is an excellent introduction to the choral works of Dan Locklair. I wholeheartedly recommend it.” Read more
From East to West – review by Cathedral Music Magazine “Locklair writes very effectively for this combination and the triumphal pieces really stand out on the album. He has very persuasive advocates in the Royal… Read more
From East to West – review by Cultural Voice of North Carolina “Excellent and impressive... a rewarding listen, and [Locklair's] attention to text-setting makes for compelling vocal music.” Read more
From East to West – review by Organists’ Review “The 26 voices, all choral scholars, and instrumentalists perform this relatively little-known but engaging repertoire with unanimity and consummate skill. Rupert Gough directs with sensitivity… Read more
From East to West – review by Choir & Organ “From the joyful album title track right through to the final Texture of Creation, we experience vital, tonal sacred works.” ★★★★★ Read more
From East to West – review by Fanfare “A brilliantly recorded, brilliantly performed disc of music by Dan Locklair, a composer of huge talent in the liturgical sphere.” Read more

Music Credits

Artists

David Goode (Organ)
Onyx Brass (Ensemble)
Rupert Gough (Conductor)
The Choir of Royal Holloway (Choir)

Composers

Dan Locklair

Production Credits

Engineer Adaq Khan
Producer George Arthur Richford
Creative Director Mike Cooter
Artist Photography Mike Cooter
Executive Producer Adrian Green
Recording Dates 13 and 14 June 2023
Recording Location St Paul’s, Knightsbridge and St Augustine’s, Kilburn
Catalogue number CR094

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