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O Nata Lux
musica intima
ATMA ACD2 2577
Dianne Wells, The Wholenote (December 2008 – February 2009)
Wholenote says musica intima’s newest Christmas disc, o nata lux is one of “by far the two best Canadian Christmas choral recordings heard from this year’s offerings. Vancouver’s musica intima, a 12-voice a capella ensemble, perform seasonal gems, some modern, some ancient with fresh arrangements, many by the members themselves, and selections by Willan, Howells and Britten. The purity of sound, perfect intonation and ethereal quality of tonalities evoke an often-mystical experience throughout the album. Yet this sound is not without the warm, lush harmonies representing the heart’s fires kindled by love at yuletide. Add to this a shimmering, luminous quality suggesting an angelic presence and all the elements of Christmas are perfectly awakened.”