Palimpsest
Record Label Signum Classics
Catalogue Number SIGCD766
Release Date 8 September 2023
Description
This album marks the culmination of a landmark project to re-imagine new works from old for saxophone, choir and organ. 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. Featuring fifteen specially commissioned works by leading composers including Gabriel Jackson, Errollyn Wallen and Roderick Williams.
Critical response
‘The overall sound of this recording is excellent, capturing the ambience of the cathedral, the impeccable diction of the singers and the balance between the solo saxophone and singers and on some tracks the powerful interjection of the organ.
Overall, an excellent album warmly recommended.’
John MacKenzie, Clarinet & Saxophone, Winter 2023
‘The acoustic of Canterbury Cathedral lends itself well to this music too. The performances are exemplary. Sam Corkin has great control of the saxophone and his timbres are par excellence. The edginess he infuses at times heightens tensions. Do have a listen - it's inventive, interesting, and at times intense.’
Donald MacKenzie, Organists’ Review, March 2024
‘…The voices of The Choir of Canterbury Cathedral under David Newsholme <offer> a comforting blanket of reassurance.’
Pwyll ap Siôn, Gramophone, May 2024