A marriage made in heaven? Indeed, why has no-one thought of this before? The voice of David McAlmont was once described as so magnificent that one day “he’ll open his mouth and a cathedral will fall out”. British composer Michael Nyman counts among his achievements the scores for The Piano (nominated for an Oscar) and Gattaca, as well as being one of the most highly regarded opera composers of his generation.
Following their first live outing as a duo in January this year, the remarkable collaboration between singer and composer developed into a recording project whereby McAlmont selected his favourite Nyman compositions and then turned to world news for inspiration. The result is The Glare, one of the most startling, beautiful and extraordinary records of the year.
McAlmont & Nymna play Union Chapel London on 24 Oct
“The Glare” is released 26 Oct
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