Giles Swayne: Cry Composer_Hoyland; Vic London as part of the

London as part of the BBC Proms

Kenneth Hesketh dramatic Alchymist's Journal

Release Date: 1 May 2003

Sohrab Uduman

The first ever disc of Judith Weir's major orchestral works

Giles Swayne: Cry Composer_Hoyland; Vic London as part of theRelease Date: 1 March 1994 Cry, for 28 solo voices and electronics, is an epic work that describes the creation myth, contrasting intricate rhythmic figures with huge arching phrases, and close dissonances with massive major chords. BBC Singers John Poole conductor AUDIO REVIEWS 'It is a work of a precise and subtle creative craftsmanship and often brilliant imagery.' Daily Telegraph 'It is a Creation epic, a brilliantly conceived and executed