THE LOST CODEX OF AVALON VOL II – Medieval and Fantasy Music for our Times
A unique medieval and fantasy music collaboration between composer and performer David Yardley and some of Australia’s finest musicians from the Sydney Chamber Choir, the Song Company and Pastance, also featuring guest contributions by renowned New York-based medieval ensemble, Concordian Dawn under the direction of Christopher Preston Thompson.
Inspired by his lifelong immersion in authentic medieval sound, Yardley’s compositions conjure lost music of the mythic isle of Avalon, from Arthurian legend. The album journeys through long-forgotten medieval sacred and secular texts, whose music from their own time has not survived. It also includes musical settings of evocative fantasy poetry and contemporary Australian works, including by award-winning poet Anne Casey.
A video of my rehearsal with the stunning sound of The Song Company, from our rehearsal before recording, is available by clicking here, along with some more info about the album.
Order the digital-only copy of the new album for $11.95 (USD). You will receive the album as a direct download, including a digital version of the album booklet.
The album is scheduled for release on 9 December 2023, with live album launches in Sydney and Canberra.
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