IGOR STRAVINSKY:

CANTICUM SACRUM

with Tyler Duncan

San Francisco Symphony

Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor

SFS Media

CRITICAL ACCLAIM 

SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE

“Everything came off with clarity and conviction, from the opening Dedication that featured the two soloists and trombones to the almost militant exaltation of the final chorus. Tenor Nicholas Phan delivered a melismatic evocation of nature, enhanced by a meandering flute line.”

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

“…beneath it all runs a vein of expressive vigor, one that was deftly brought out by the eloquent soloists, tenor Nicholas Phan and baritone Tyler Duncan, and the Symphony Chorus led by Ragnar Bohlin.”

ARTS SF

“The later ‘Canticum’ was in the atonal style of the composer’s final two decades, a bold choice that may have won some plaudits, but few fans. Its Latin texts were sung by baritone Tyler Duncan, who radiated power, and tenor Nicholas Phan, who radiated sheer lyricism.”