The epic "Song of the Sibyl" preserves the last echo of the ancient wisdom of the Sibyls - semi-divine beings who drew their mystical abilities from the God Apollo.
Uplifting visions experienced by the first known woman composer, Abbess Hildergard of Bingen, are expressed in haunting and sensuous songs which transcend the 900 years between her time and our own.
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There have been epic stories, poems and plays and, more recently, TV series and films. But this is the first recording of the music written over the last 800 years which has been inspired by the legends of Robin's extraordinary life, loves and adventures.
It is performed by a troop of singers, players and actors no less bold, witty and tuneful than Robin's own legendary band.
Recorded in the chapel of Oxford's famous Magdalen College, Wedding Music features selections from Bach to Wagner and includes popular choices and less well-known arrangements. The booklet offers advice on how to choose music to best reflect the mood and style of the individual wedding day. The album is yours forever, serving as an atmospheric reminder of a unique moment in your life.
The opening track - Chimera - takes its name from a fabulous Greek monster, which according to Homer had a lion's head, the body of a goat, and a dragon's tail. The mysthical unicorn still haunts our imagination today, and three atmospheric Unicorn Songs, inspired by this desciption, have been specially written for this album by the young composer Matthew Linley. Pelicans, nightingales and mermaids all have a place on this album of music from across the centuries.
Ancient music of the past is brought to life in new and vibrant recordings. Music with a touch of the exotic in its sound and its meaning.
Passionate songs, instrumental solos on ud, kanun and tombak - lute, harp and drum bring an experience of the philosophy of the East, and take us on a mystical journey of musical exploration.
