Lorelei Ensemble, North Woods

Lorelei Ensemble has released their album North Woods, a four movement work by Scott Ordway, which was commissioned by the group in 2014. Lorelei notes how rare it is for them to have kept a piece in their repertoire for 10 years, but that North Woods is unique in its ability to capture their past, while also remaining current. The piece is described as “an exploration of the edges of understanding, the boundaries between the world of the cerebral known and the mystery of the irrational.” The textured layering of voices lends itself well to representing the mysterious interplay of reality and imagination.

Jesse and Kyle recorded North Woods in August of 2021 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA, a favorite location of the Immersive Team. 

Produced by Jesse Lewis

Recorded by Kyle Pyke and Jesse Lewis

Mixed by Kyle Pyke

Mastered by Christopher Moretti