VOCES8: The Saddest Noise from 'The Lost Birds' by Christopher Tin

VOCES8 is joined by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by composer, Christopher Tin for 'The Saddest Noise' - the second movement of the new work 'The Lost Birds'. This film was shot in Grand Teton National Park, and the album of 'The Lost Birds' featuring VOCES8 and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra released on 30th September 2022. It is now possible to watch the digital premiere on Live From London www.livefromlondon.org TEXT Adapted from a poem by Emily Dickinson Between the March and April line— That magical frontier Beyond which summer hesitates, Almost too heavenly near. The saddest noise, the sweetest noise, The maddest noise that grows and grows,— The birds, they make it in the spring, At night’s delicious close. The saddest noise I know. It makes us think of all the dead That sauntered with us here, By separation’s sorcery Made cruelly more dear. It makes us think of what we had, And what we now deplore. We almost wish those siren throats Would go and sing no more. An ear can break a human heart As quickly as a spear, We wish the ear had not a heart So dangerously near. ​​​​​​​​ ---- VOCES8 is the no. 1 streamed classical vocal ensemble in the world. Through the VOCES8 Foundation, it runs an innovative and wide reaching education programme reaching 50,000 participants every year, with an aim to inspire people through music. Become a member of the VOCES8 channel for exclusive performances, behind the scenes moments and early access to new releases 👉http://bit.ly/4bAwaNA Subscribe to VOCES8 YouTube channel 👉 https://bit.ly/43Xg38H Follow VOCES8 on: VOCES8 Website https://www.voces8.com VOCES8 Foundation Website https://www.voces8.foundation Donate to the VOCES8 Foundation 👉 https://bit.ly/4or0UDO Facebook   / voces8   Instagram   / voces8   TikTok   / voces8official