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Recording Review - For the Joy of Singing
For the Joy of Singing BCSD Details
Soloist: Jeremiah Alto BCSD Details
Choir: Land of Lakes Choirboys BCSD Details


Review by Martin Carson:

The Director, Francis Stockwell, has got something exciting
 to say and he is well on the way to success with this interesting
 choir. I enjoyed the whole record, but especially a couple of
 solo items by Jeremiah Alto (who confusingly is a second treble).
 His performances of the Holy City and Die Forelle are absolutely
 beautiful - probably the loveliest new sound I have heard this
 year. His singing is intelligent and his diction perfect. I
 should warn you, however, that he has a little crackle occasionally.
 Perhaps it was the start or tail end of a throat infection.
 Believe me, it in no way detracts from a most moving performance.
 Oddly enough, it almost adds to it. His Die Forelle ranks easily
 with the best of the WSK - glorious!
 
 After the Holy City the whole choir sing a version of Mallotte's
 Lord's Prayer. Mr Stockwell likes to live dangerously. The boys
 sing a capella and s..l..o..w..l..y. They are lucky children to
 have the opportunity to sing a wide range of music and sing it
 well.
 
 This is definitely not a CD to be shelved. This is a CD to be
 listened to. I have played it three times already (and Master
 Alto six times). There is so much to enjoy here. Invest now!