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MacMillan: The World's Ransoming, The Confession of Isobel Gowdie

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The Confession of Isobel Gowdie confirmed Scottish composer James MacMillan as a major talent in 1990. Its inspiration – the brutal execution of a 17th-century 'witch’ – brought from him a score of enormous energy and compassion. Commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, The World’s Ransoming is a reflection on the liturgies of Maundy Thursday.

Composer James MacMillan
Conductor Sir Colin Davis
Performers London Symphony Orchestra
Soloist Christine Pendrill

1. The World's Ransoming
2. The Confession of Isobel Gowdie

Release Date 7 January 2008
LSO0124 | 822231112426

Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Neil Hutchinson and Jonathan Stokes for Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded September 2003 (The World's Ransoming), February and March 2007 (The Confession of Isobel Gowdie), Barbican, London

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording

Booklet in English, French & German

CD - Compatible with all CD players

Available on streaming services

Reviews

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‘Feverishly passionate and dramatically intense…. the orchestra's technical and interpretative intelligence remain unquestionable. This music is extraordinary, as challenging as it is ostensibly accessible, and the LSO's superb performances make this disc absolutely indispensable, especially at such a reasonable price.’

- Music OMH
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’Virtuosic performances by the London Symphony Orchestra.’

- Financial Times
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'Sir Colin Davis brings this music into such vivid focus.'

- International Record Review