Hymn to the Dawn

Heaven on Earth! it draws up the curtain for a beautiful day as I drive to work. The harp solo on track 7 is outstanding. Hard to believe it is only one musician. It is a blessing to all when talented musicians share their gifts with the world. Keep producing and sharing your gifts. I look forward to the next album. J. Axelrod, GrandRapids, MI

Following the success of Ceremony of Carols, Etherea Vocal Ensemble's stunning debut album, Delos lost no time in producing their second effort. Containing several world premiere performances, this album is an enchanting mix of mostly uncommon works for female choir by Holst, Beach, Rheinberger, Mendelssohn and Rossini. While all of these works are standouts among the limited female choir rep, Holst's third group of Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda and the Two Eastern Pictures are particularly exotic, and ripe for rediscovery.

Lovely blended harmony, crisp vocal renderings with an ethereal timeless quality. My favorite though is Ms. Coultier's version of Prokofiev on track 7. The change of mood is startling and provocative. It has an authentic non-cherubic angelic quality resembling the struggle and exile of the dark angels from heaven and their fall to the underworld.

This has got to be my favorite choral release in a VERY long time. Absolutely STUNNING!

GORGEOUS and etherial sounds, love the repertoire choices and the quality of the voices and harp. Very nice album.

Breathtaking clear soaring voices with incredibly passionate harp, played by Grace Cloutier. Amazing!!!!!!

Truly one of the most fascinating, breathtaking, and transforming choral albums I have heard in years! Intonation is spot on, accompaniment precise and not overshadowing, and the biggest plus is the recording quality is outstanding. Such a gift Etherea have given the world!

Other that the extremely superb vocal work on this CD, the harpist Grace Coultier truly shines as a musician and companion to the group, exhibiting her own strength and contribution to the "out of this world" experience you will have listening to this heartfelt album. To all, please enjoy!

Very pretty! Colorful, soothing, warm and uplifting music. The warm, rich blend of voices and solo harpist Cloutier sound gorgeous throughout! Enjoying this- Thank you!!

Grace Cloutier is one of the finest harp talents on the scene today, and she and her gifted colleagues sound breathtaking on this exceptional new album. Bravi tutti!