Jan Van der Roost releases “I Colori Della Gioia”

Jan Van der Roost releases “I Colori Della Gioia”

Aliud Records is pleased to announce the release of *I Colori della Gioia*, a new album by Belgian composer Jan Van der Roost. This collection highlights Van der Roost’s deep appreciation for vocal music, showcasing his ability to blend Romantic styles with innovative textures and forms. Known primarily for his instrumental compositions, Van der Roost demonstrates his versatility in this album, which features a variety of works for voices and ensembles.

About the Album

The album includes six first recordings, making it a significant addition to Van der Roost’s discography. The first three works feature the Flemish Radio Choir, accompanied by orchestra, organ, and piano respectively. These performances capture the richness and depth of Van der Roost’s choral writing while highlighting the ensemble’s exceptional artistry.

Soprano Anneke Luyten takes center stage in the final three works, accompanied by chamber orchestra or unique chamber music combinations. Her performances bring warmth and clarity to Van der Roost’s lyrical compositions. Encapsulated within these pieces is *Il Bucaneve*, a short a cappella work for children’s choir that tells the symbolic story of a snowdrop piercing through the snow to greet the early spring sun—a metaphor for artistic creation and growth.

The title track, “I Colori della Gioia” (The Colors of Joy), features text by Luca Artioli, who also contributed the cover photograph. The imagery of tulips emerging from snow mirrors the themes of renewal and creativity found throughout the album.

 

Featured Performers

The album brings together an impressive roster of performers:
– Flemish Radio Choir
– Brussels Philharmonic
– Boys Choir of Opera Ballet Flanders
– Casco Philharmonic
– Anneke Luyten

These ensembles and soloists deliver nuanced interpretations that bring Van der Roost’s compositions to life, creating an engaging listening experience.

About Jan Van der Roost

Born in Duffel, Belgium in 1956, Jan Van der Roost is a prolific composer whose works span instrumental and vocal genres. He studied at prestigious institutions such as the Lemmens Institute in Leuven and the Royal Conservatoires of Ghent and Antwerp, earning qualifications in composition, conducting, trombone performance, and music history. His career has taken him across more than 50 countries on four continents as an adjudicator, lecturer, guest conductor, and professor at institutions including Senzoku Gakuen (Japan) and Nagoya University of Arts.

Van der Roost’s compositions are performed worldwide by leading orchestras and ensembles. While he is particularly celebrated for his contributions to wind band repertoire, *I Colori della Gioia* highlights his passion for vocal music—a genre he has loved throughout his career.

 

Availability

“I Colori della Gioia” is now available here on our website as well as digital platforms like Native DSD and all digital Streaming Platforms. For those seeking physical media, the album is also offered on SACD format.

Listeners can explore this vibrant collection to experience Jan Van der Roost’s unique approach to vocal composition alongside performances by some of Belgium’s finest musicians.