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Palimpsest New Works from Old for Saxophone and Choir
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Palimpsest New Works from Old for Saxophone and Choir

Sam Corkin

Label: Signum Classics
Format: CD
Barcode: 0635212076620
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Catalog number: SIGCD 766
Releasedate: 13-10-23

- Choir combined with Saxophone 
- All world premieres specially commissioned for the album by contemporary composers including Errolyn Wallen, Cheryl Frances Hoad and Francis Potts. 
- Each piece reimagines a pre-existing work.

This album marks the culmination of a landmark project to re-imagine new works from old for saxophone, choir and organ. Each work has been specially commissioned and boasts  compositions by leading composers including Gabriel Jackson, Erroll Wallen and Roderick Williams. Celebrated saxophonist Sam Corkin is joined by Canterbury Cathedral choir to bring a fresh perspective to some well-loved repertoire, recorded within the iconic surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral.