Apollo5: Where All Roses Go - Michael McGlynn

The critically acclaimed British vocal ensemble Apollo5 sings Michael McGlynn's beautiful piece, 'Where All Roses Go'.
It is the title track of the group's latest album.
The text is a setting of work by the Irish poet Francis Ledwidge (1887 - 1917).
He shall not hear the bittern cry
In the wild sky, where he is lain
Nor voices of the sweeter birds
Above the wailing of the rain
Nor shall he know when loud March blows
Thro' slanting snows his fanfare shrill
Blowing to flame the golden cup
Of many's the upset daffodil
Soon the swallows will be flying south
The winds wheel north to gather in the snow
Even the roses split on youth's red mouth
Will soon blow down the road all roses go
But when the dark cow leaves the moor
And pastures poor with greedy weeds
Perhaps he'll hear her low at morn
Lifting her horn in pleasant meads
Soon the swallows will be flying south
The winds wheel north to gather in the snow
Even the roses split on youth's red mouth
Will soon blow down the road all roses go
Apollo5 is based in London at the VOCES8 Centre and is part of the VOCES8 Foundation - our aim is to inspire people through music with an innovative education outreach programme alongside a busy schedule of concert performances around the world.
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Apollo5:
Penelope Appleyard
Clare Stewart
Josh Cooter
Oli Martin-Smith
Greg Link
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[@AmyTheLady]

I am obsessed! I've listened to this constantly on my spotify. Josh your voice. Guh. So beautiful and crisp.

[@palm2004]

Fantastic - wonderful rendition of an Irish composers work

[@rorice2295]

Found them through the Voces8 Christmas series, but this is genuinely awesome.

[@joysnipes1796]

This moves me incredibly. I am beyond thankful for this evocative music. You have truly enriched my existence. Thank you.

[@danielburges8176]

This is superb.

[@andrewgordon1084]

Wonderful

[@mikeacrux]

Stunning

[@bramenpluis]

Prachtig!!!

[@ElliottG1995]

Pleasure to meet u Apollo5, heard this song on the radio whilst lounging in the middle room with me mum... that was when I first discovered u.. had no idea until now you were part of the voces8 foundation which is amazing...
Gotta say btw, this song u sang sure is hauntingly beautiful.... ❤️

[@TheRoflstranger]

Powerful stuff.

[@ronalddejong.organistklave3507]

Stunning