Spare, atmospheric classical and ambient pieces evoke Merridan’s work at the holy lake, the uncertainty surrounding Von’s murder, and the uneasy alliance with the enemy prince. The final three vocal songs give voice to grief, dangerous secrets, and the slow-burn pull between rivals.
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20 songsThe Protecting Veil: VII. The Protecting Veil
John Tavener · The Protecting Veil & Wake Up...and Die (Remastered)
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The Unanswered Question
Charles Ives · Ives, C.: Universe Symphony (Completed by L. Austin) / Orchestral Set No. 2 / The Unanswered Question
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Aguas da Amazonia: Japurá River
Philip Glass · Philip Glass: Aguas da Amazonia
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Metamorphosis: One
Philip Glass · Philip Glass: Solo Piano
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Vladimir's Blues
Max Richter · The Blue Notebooks (15 Years)
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The Protecting Veil - The Protecting Veil - The Nativity of the Mother of God - Annunciation - The Incarnation - Lament of the Mother of God at the Cross - The Resurrection - The Dormition of the Moth
John Tavener · John Tavener, The Protecting Veil
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Porz Goret
Yann Tiersen · EUSA
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Elegy
Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory
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Ab Ovo
Joep Beving · Prehension
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The Pearl
Harold Budd · Wind In Lonely Fences 1970 - 2011
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November
Max Richter · Memoryhouse
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Eden
Hania Rani · Esja
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Rain Tree Sketch II
Toru Takemitsu · Takemitsu: Complete Works for Piano
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In The Woods Somewhere
Hozier · Hozier (Special Edition)
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Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)
AURORA · All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend (Deluxe)
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Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Arvo Pärt · Arvo Pärt: Credo
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Rain Tree Sketch I
Toru Takemitsu · Takemitsu, Chopin & Others: Works for Piano
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Palais de Mari
Morton Feldman · Feldman, M.: For Bunita Marcus / Palais de Mari
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4 Bagatelles, Op. 220: No. 1, Andante, con moto (poco rubato), dolce, leggiero
Valentin Silvestrov · Valentin Silvestrov: 4 Bagatelles, Op. 220 (For A. Stella)
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