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The Fifth Century
modern classical · 2016 · 9 tracks · 50m

The Fifth Century

Gavin Bryars

November 18, 2016 · ECM New Series

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Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 50m
01
The Fifth Century for choir and saxophone quartet: I. We see the heavens with our eyes
9:47
02
The Fifth Century for choir and saxophone quartet: II. As sure as there is a space infinite
5:37
03
The Fifth Century for choir and saxophone quartet: III. Infinity of space is like a painter's table
3:54
04
The Fifth Century for choir and saxophone quartet: IV. Eternity is a mysterious absence of times and ages
6:42
05
The Fifth Century for choir and saxophone quartet: V. Eternity magnifies our joys exceedingly
3:17
06
The Fifth Century for choir and saxophone quartet: VI. His omnipresence is our field of joys
5:50
07
The Fifth Century for choir and saxophone quartet: VII. Our bridegroom and our king being everywhere
7:14
08
Two Love Songs for female choir a cappella: I. Io amai sempre
3:59
09
Two Love Songs for female choir a cappella: II. Solo et pensoso
3:47

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