Wishing Tree

Wishing TreeReleased on 5 June 2026 as their eleventh album for Hyperion Records, Wishing Tree marks a departure for The Gesualdo Six in that it draws on secular repertoire the ensemble has been performing live since their founding in 2015 material they had never before committed to a studio recording. The programme is built around interconnected themes of nature, memory, longing, and childhood innocence, weaving together Renaissance madrigals, contemporary

and it represents a confident step forward in their sound — tightening the melodic instincts of their earlier Nostalgia and Dalliance EPs and pushing further into R&B-inflected pop territory while retaining the atmospheric guitar textures that had distinguished them from the start

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The album reflects the energy of the mid-1980s music scene

making it a particularly appealing package for collectors

and subtle gospel inflections that critics compare to contemporary Elton John productions

With its blend of storytelling and atmospheric production

making it a noteworthy addition to contemporary music

foreshadowing their later success with Fleetwood Mac

capturing the essence of his live performance and the timeless quality of his songs

and songs that reflect Scandinavian holiday traditions

" with each tenor bringing his unique interpretation and style to the performances

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