Albany Records is pleased to present LISTEN TO THE WORLD, an evocative choral album by Essential Voices USA. Featuring compositions by Judith Clurman, Matthew Sklar, and Robert Sirota, with texts by William Schermerhorn and Victoria Sirota, the album addresses pressing global challenges: environmental preservation, immigration, and human connection. Clurman’s Listen to the World urges listeners to foster understanding; Sklar’s Hymn for the Earth celebrates ecological stewardship; and the Sirotas’ A Migrant’s Dream honors the courage and aspirations of migrants. With profound texts and stirring melodies, the album inspires listeners to engage with the world’s complexities through empathy and action.

Recorded May 31, 2024 at Samurai Recordings Studios in [...]

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