Rowan Pierce- Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas Terrace Martin composed and improvisatory-to create a

composed and improvisatory-to create a soundtrack for the polarizing present

dark and funky and contains early versions of future classics like "Do The Du" and "Flight

Jackson Pollock and Don Quixote

Haitian Creole

electronic beats and hip-hop influences to create a sound that is both utterly unique and warmly familiar

Rowan Pierce- Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas Terrace Martin composed and improvisatory-to create aThis 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), McDowall's music weaves vibrant textures and emotional depth, drawing listeners into a compelling journey. The featured works explore diverse themes, from the haunting beauty of ice in The Ice is Listening, to the