“Midnight Meditations”

Adult Music

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Morning Star” (Hyperion) by The Gesualdo Six, “Waves” (Deutsche Grammophon) by Bruce Liu, “Mirabilis - The Music of Stephen Hough” (Orchid Classics) by London Choral Sinfonia / Michael Waldron, “A Prayer for Andrew” (Newvelle) by Ron Horton, “Owl Song” (Nonesuch Records) by Ambrose Akinmusire, and “All Those Things Still to Be Said” (Galileo Music Communication) by The Marko Mebus Quintett.

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Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.

“Morning Star” (Hyperion)

The Gesualdo Six

https://open.spotify.com/album/29jd4tF2uIBPp3rDSdNH8C

https://music.apple.com/us/album/morning-star-music-for-epiphany-down-the-ages/1706323430

“Waves” (Deutsche Grammophon)

Bruce Liu

https://open.spotify.com/album/5j5eLlvzM8KBh6vljwgbpz

https://music.apple.com/us/album/waves-music-by-rameau-ravel-alkan/1698676298

“Mirabilis - The Music of Stephen Hough” (Orchid Classics)

London Choral Sinfonia / Michael Waldron

https://open.spotify.com/album/3ByKRgdXYa6lMZs4uyt5KS

https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirabilis/1705053531

“A Prayer for Andrew” (Newvelle)

Ron Horton

https://open.spotify.com/album/7JmmUQnilfIqAmbxip1iys

https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-prayer-for-andrew/1715052164

“All Those Things Still to Be Said” (Galileo Music Communication)

Marko Mebus Quintett

https://open.spotify.com/album/4btHk3wVlxuVjcCgiMOmwk

https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-those-things-still-to-be-said/1716054999

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