Mason’s ethereal a cappella work “Die Lorelei”, written for the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble, Chanticleer, is released today. The single is taken from their new album “On A Clear Day” which will be released on April 21.
“Drawn from the large cycle Sirens, this setting of a Heine poem tells the story of the famed Lorelei, a siren singing atop a riverside rock. The strophic form of Heine’s poem is reflected in the music, which nods to his century’s musical conventions, but the piece dissolves into a trance at the mention of her “strange, powerful melody.” As the melancholic narrator tells us, both fisher and boat are never seen again.” Mason Bates
Listen to the new single on all major streaming platforms.
