Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas Julien van Mellaerts the city where Leighton spent

the city where Leighton spent most of his working life as a composer

The album features a variety of ensembles and instruments

54 to the technical limits explored in Ligeti's first string quartet

and non-musical

Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas Julien van Mellaerts the city where Leighton spentRowan 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