
Rodney Lister: Of Mere Being
Choral Works with the Choir of the Church of the Advent Boston, pianist Chengcheng Ma, and director Mark Dwyer
https://divineartrecords.com/recording/rodney-lister-of-mere-being/

Rodney Lister, Mark Dwyer, Chengcheng Ma

The Choir of the Church of the Advent Boston
Richard Cornell, Rodney Lister, Mark Dwyer, Chengcheng Ma

Fanfare
“The performances...are technically impeccable and do full justice to Lister’s inspirations. Mention should also be made of the accompanist, Chengcheng Ma, who shapes, bends, and phrases the music impeccably while fulfilling his duty to support the chorus. Each piece is moving in its own way, and together they make up a whole that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Warmly and engagingly






Chronicle Review Corner
“…full of texture, nuance, and depth”
—Jem Condliffe
https://metierrecords.com/review/of-mere-being-congleton-review-corner/




Fanfare Magazine
“This is some of the finest choral writing from a living composer I have heard in years. This is powerful, varied music, a masterclass in how to set poetry, heard in the strongest possible performances.”
—Colin Clarke
https://metierrecords.com/review/of-mere-being-fanfare-review-3/






Fanfare Magazine
“The Choir of the Church of the Advent, Boston, and pianist Chengcheng Ma, led by conductor Mark Dwyer, perform the Lister works in exemplary fashion, with clear diction and a lovely, exquisitely blended sonority. Recommended.”
—Ken Melder
https://metierrecords.com/review/of-mere-being-fanfare-review-2/




Choral Works with the Choir of the Church of the Advent Boston, pianist Chengcheng Ma, and director Mark Dwyer
https://mailchi.mp/ada746ceaf46/musings-sept-25-19880630?e=d55eb85099

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