Lacrimosa – ‘Elodia’ CD

‘Elodia’ is a concept album and a rock opera, divided into three acts. The first act describes a love that is slowly being overwhelmed; the second act describes the act of separation itself, while the third act begins with a requiem, ‘Sanctus,’ before ending on a note of hope.

‘Elodia’ was an important point in the development of Lacrimosa’s music into more classical areas, with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Rosenberg Ensemble and the Hamburg State Opera contributing to the orchestral side.

‘Sanctus’ is a particular example of this, as it is based on the Christian liturgy of the same name, and dominated by the choral vocals of the Rosenberg Ensemble. It is not entirely an orchestral work, as it includes a section of Tilo Wolff’s vocals and a guitar solo; it did, however, pave the way for the track ‘Kyrie’ on Lacrimosa’s eighth album ‘Echos,’ which was entirely a classical work.