The Gesualdo Six - Wishing Tree [CD]

The Gesualdo Six present their eleventh album for Hyperion, Wishing Tree, a compelling exploration of secular repertoire drawn from music they have performed live since their 2015 formation. Under the direction of Owain Park, this collection weaves together Renaissance works celebrating nature and love with contemporary settings of texts by Christina Rossetti and Kathleen Jamie.

• Features music performed live by The Gesualdo Six since 2015.
• Programme spans Renaissance works alongside contemporary pieces.
• Themes include childhood, innocence, nature, and love.
• Includes imaginative reworkings of traditional British and Irish folk songs.
• Director Owain Park describes the album as a journey “rooted in tradition yet alive with contemporary expression.”

As described by director Owain Park, Wishing Tree is a journey through time, poetry, and song. The ensemble maintains an active international touring schedule, performing over 150 concerts annually across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, alongside commissioning new works.

• Artist: The Gesualdo Six, Owain Park (artist)
• Format: audioCD
• Label: Hyperion
• Manufacturer: Hyperion
• Release Date: 2026-06-05
• Number of Discs: 1
• Weight: 109g
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic
• Category Ranking: #567 in Chamber Music (CDs & Vinyl)

Experience this rich tapestry of vocal chamber music, blending historical reverence with modern artistic vitality on this single-disc CD release.