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ARTIST
TITLE
Gleann Ciuin
FORMAT
CD

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TO 129CD TO 129CD
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RELEASE DATE
11/7/2025

Claire M Singer has shared details of the captivating second instalment in a triptych of albums that delves into two intertwining narratives. Gleann Ciùin -- which means "quiet glen" in Scottish Gaelic (pronounced gly-ow-n kyoon) -- is released on CD Touch. The follow up to 2023's Saor, the heart of this album lies a profound exploration of the artist's personal journeys across the rugged, awe-inspiring landscapes of the Cairngorms in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Through a tapestry of evocative melodies and stirring harmonies, the music transports listeners to these majestic mountain peaks, evoking the solitude, the natural wonder, and the transformative power of traversing such terrain. Gleann Cùin also represents a parallel journey, one that ventures deep into the history and grandeur of the UK's most remarkable pipe organs. As the artist navigates these historic instruments, coaxing forth their rich, resonant tones, the music becomes a vehicle for uncovering the stories embedded within these magnificent, centuries-old artifacts. Each track on the album seamlessly blends these two narrative threads, creating a captivating tapestry that invites the listener to experience the artist's own discovery, whether exploring the rugged Scottish landscape or unearthing the hidden musical treasures of the nation's most revered pipe organs. Gleann Ciùin stands as a powerful and immersive artistic statement, a mesmerizing musical journey that immerses the listener in the artist's own transformative explorations. The album's title piece is the Ivor Novello nominated "Gleann Ciùin." Originally commissioned in 2019 by the London Contemporary Orchestra and the Richard Thomas Foundation for the PRS New Music Biennial. The piece features violin, viola, four cellos, and two horns and the 1967 Flentrop organ housed under the stage when not in use in the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall.