Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson
Performer: Berit Norbakken, Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta, Hörður Áskelsson
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Dacapo
Catalogue: 8224736
Release: 2023
Size: 1.83 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
The Gospel of Mary
01. Meditation I
02. Praeludium
03. Presentation
04. Gospel Text I
05. Chorale I
06. Meditation II
07. Aria I: Seeking God
08. Meditation III
09. Gospel Text II
10. Meditation IV
11. Chorale II
12. Gospel Text III
13. Gospel Text IV
14. Meditation V
15. Aria II: To the Soul That Seeth
16. Gospel Text V
17. Chorale III
18. Gospel Text VI
19. Postludium
On this recording, the Icelandic composer Hugi Gudmundsson presents a new oratorio infused with religious themes and featuring a stirring ensemble of sinfonietta, choir, and solo soprano. The Gospel of Mary draws inspiration from a long-forgotten gospel written in the early centuries after Christ’s birth. It challenges the established narrative surrounding the role of Mary Magdalene in Christianity, daring to portray her as an apostle of equal importance to her male counterparts, bringing to life a long-overlooked perspective on one of the most iconic figures in the history of Christianity.