Innocence Echo Vocal Ensemble & Sarah Latto

• Hildegard von Bingen (1098 - 1197): O nobilissima viriditas I:
• 1 Bingen: O nobilissima viriditas I 00:35
• Pierre Villette (1926 - 1988): Hymne à la Vierge, Op. 24:
• 2 Villette: Hymne à la Vierge, Op. 24 04:02
• Jean Mouton (1459 - 1522): Nesciens mater:
• 3 Mouton: Nesciens mater 05:53
• Hildegard von Bingen: O nobilissima viriditas II:
• 4 Bingen: O nobilissima viriditas II 00:19
• Shivani Rattan (1875 - 1937): Three Indian Celebration Songs:
• 5 Rattan: Three Indian Celebration Songs: III. Patake! 02:34
• Michael Head (1900 - 1976): The Singer:
• 6 Head: The Singer 02:54
• Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937): Trois Chansons, M. 69:
• 7 Ravel: Trois Chansons, M. 69: I. Nicolette 02:01
• 8 Ravel: Trois Chansons, M. 69: II. Trois Beaux Oiseaux 03:22
• 9 Ravel: Trois Chansons, M. 69: III. Ronde 01:51
• Hildegard von Bingen: O nobilissima viriditas III:
• 10 Bingen: O nobilissima viriditas III 00:22
• Anna Rocławska-Musiałczyk (b. 1987): Bibi, Synkù, bi:
• 11 Rocławska-Musiałczyk: Bibi, Synkù, bi 04:53
• Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695): The Fairy Queen, Z. 629:
• 12 Purcell: The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Hush, No More 02:18
• Traditional Scots Lullaby: Hush-a-ba Birdie:
• 13 Traditional: Hush-a-ba Birdie 01:09
• John Lennon (1940 - 1980), Paul McCartney (b. 1942): Improvisation on ‘I’m Only Sleeping’:
• 14 Lennon, McCartney: Improvisation on ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 04:13
• Hildegard von Bingen: O nobilissima viriditas IV:
• 15 Bingen: O nobilissima viriditas IV 00:19
• Howard Skempton (b. 1947): He Wishes For the Cloths of Heaven:
• 16 Skempton: He Wishes For the Cloths of Heaven 03:50
• Anonymous:
• 17 Anonymous: Yialo Yialo 00:48
• Morrissey (b. 1959 & Johnny Marr (1963), Imogen Heap (b. 1977): There is a Light That Never Goes Out / Hide and Seek:
• 18 Marr, Heap: There is a Light That Never Goes Out / Hide and Seek (Arr. for Choir by Sarah Latto) 04:39
• Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 - 1594): I vaghi fiori:
• 19 Palestrina: I vaghi fiori 02:36
• ANOHNI (b. 1971): Improvisation on ‘Why Did You Separate Me From the Earth':
• 20 ANOHNI: Improvisation on ‘Why Did You Separate Me From the Earth' 03:35
• Meredith Monk (b. 1942): Panda Chant II:
• 21 Monk: Panda Chant II 02:00
• Hildegard of Bingen: O nobilissima viriditas V:
• 22 Bingen: O nobilissima viriditas V 00:40
• Total Runtime 54:53

Info for Innocence

Echo Vocal Ensemble presents Innocence, a bold debut album that moves freely between musical traditions sacred and secular, composed and improvised, classical and popular. Spanning 900 years of musical history, this recording explores the concept of innocence and its many connections to our changing ideas of faith, tradition, childhood and the natural world. * Led by conductor Sarah Latto, Echo takes the listener on a journey through song, from Hildegard of Bingen and Maurice Ravel to ANOHNI, Morrissey, and Meredith Monk.

Echo Vocal Ensemble
Sarah Latto, director

Echo Vocal Ensemble
Described as “sparkling, poised and powerful” (The Arts Desk), Echo Vocal Ensemble is a dynamic group of singers known for their flexibility, innovation and excellence. Since their debut in 2017, the group has performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, as Ensemble-in-Residence at Ryedale Festival and live on BBC Radio 3.

The group has quickly developed a reputation for innovative programming and multi-disciplinary collaborations, including with poet Roger McGough, composer James MacMillan, visual artist Polly Apfelbaum and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Echo aims to explore the full range of what ensemble singing can achieve, including improvisation and audience-immersive concert experiences, whilst achieving musical excellence at all times.

Recent projects include a collaboration at Sadler’s Wells with choreographer Gregory Maqoma, and an audio installation at Frieze Sculpture in London. 2024 sees the release of Echo’s debut album, Innocence, with a launch concert at the Wigmore Hall in July.

The group has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with composer John Barber and are delighted to be premiering his music at the Arts Foundation Futures Awards 2024.

Booklet for Innocence