12 Ensemble - Death And The Maiden (CD)

12 Ensemble - Death And The Maiden (CD) The 12 Ensemble return with their second album, ‘Death and the Maiden’, a powerful and personal journey through an evolving musical landscape that highlights the unique voice and vision of London’s pioneering un-conducted string orchestra. With their own arrangement of Schubert’s iconic string quartet at its heart, the record features a brand new commission from newly-appointed ROH Composer in Residence Oliver Leith, alongside a poignant work by Tavener and a tribute to the ensemble’s time in Iceland with a heart-felt arrangement of a song by Sigur Rós. 12 Ensemble recently joined Elena Tonra (vocalist/guitarist of Daughter) for a unique, reimagined performance of her solo record as Ex:Re at Kings Place in London and in March 2020 12 Ensemble return to Kings Place for Four Seasons Recomposed, which is part of a specially curated programme of works by Max Richter. TRACKLISTING 1. Tavener: The Lamb  2. Schubert: String Quartet  3. I. Allegro  4. II. Andante con moto  5. III. Scherzo Allegro molto 6. IV. Presto 7. Oliver Leith: Honey Siren No.14 ‘Death and the Maiden’ 8. I. [Like thick air] 9. II. [Full, like drips & then globs] 10. III. [Like dancing in slow honey] 11. Sigur Rós: Fljótavík