Brockhampton Jesus

The third volume Ciro Longobardi’s Messiaen, after the universal critical success of Volumes 1 & 2, focusing on the composer’s best-loved piano cycle.

"The Living Fire" is a choral album by The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge, released on July 4, 2025. It features a collection of pieces written for or associated with the college, including several world premiere recordings of contemporary works by emerging composers within the college community. The album aims to showcase the artistry of the choir while honoring the college's musical legacy and looking toward the future of choral music.

The Living Fire is a celebration of choral music written for or associated with Jesus College, Cambridge. Featuring several premiere recordings of contemporary choral works by emerging composers, this album highlights the artistry within the College whilst honouring it's rich musical legacy. At the same time, it looks forward: the impetus behind this project was to provide a platform for emerging artists from within the College community to showcase their work. This project holds particular significance for several Choir members since, among the lyricists and composers, are former ensemble members. Their deep connection to the group has allowed for the creation of choral works uniquely suited to individual voices and our corporate strengths, making these world premieres all the more fitting. Many of the other contemporary works on this album are staples of Choral Evensong, beloved by the Choir and heard in Chapel services for many years. This album is a celebration of the bright future of music at Jesus College, the Choir's integral role in this special community, and it's broader contribution to the development and enjoyment of choral music globally.

From awarded director Franco Zefirelli has been brought to screen this wonderful depiction of the greatest story ever to be told: the life of Jesus Of Nazareth, God became man. The One who came to earth to feed our faith; from the annunciation of archangel Gabriel to holy Mary, until the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, this narration reminds us of the greatness of a men who changed the world and granted light to mankind, light that presently lights up all of its pathways.

Fresko aus Vogelgesang und Orgelregistern: Pianist Bertrand Chamayou spielt Messiaens Vingt Regards ein „Es ist wie ein gigantisches Fresko, eine Art Odyssee. Wie ich finde, umfasst das Werk – mehr noch als irgendein anderes von ihm – den unermesslichen Reichtum seiner musikalischen Sprache“, beschreibt Bertrand Chamayou das Klavierwerk Vingt Regards sur lʼEnfant-Jésus von Olivier Messiaen. Der Pianist ehrt die Komposition dieses französischen Klangmystikers nun, indem er sie ins Zentrum seines neuen Albums stellt, umrahmt von musikalischen Hommagen anderer Komponisten, darunter Tombeau de Messiaen von Jonathan Harvey und das doppelbödig kristallreine Cloches d’adieu, et un sourire… in memoriam Olivier Messiaen von Tristan Murail.