Various -Lieder Vol.1 -Naxos CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. Eric Trudel "1, 2, 3"

02. Sara Jakubiak "Abide with me"

03. Mary Phillips "Aeschylus and Sophocles"

04. Leah Wool "Afterglow"

05. Eric Trudel "Allegro"

06. Robert Gardner "The All-Enduring"

07. Douglas Dickson "Amphion"

08. Eric Trudel "Ann Street"

09. Kenneth Tarver "At Parting"

10. Douglas Dickson "At Sea"

11. Douglas Dickson "At the River"

12. David Pittsinger "August"

13. Jennifer Casey Cabot "Autumn"

14. Eric Trudel "Because of You"

15. David Pittsinger "Because Thou Art"

16. J.J. Penna "Berceuse"

17. J.J. Penna "The Cage"

18. David Pittsinger "The Camp Meeting"

19. Kenneth Tarver "Canon I"

20. Douglas Dickson "Canon II"

21. J.J. Penna "Chanson de Florian"

22. Patrick Carfizzi "Charlie Rutlage"

23. Leah Wool "The Children's Hour"

24. Eric Trudel "Edith Osborne Ives - Christmas Carol"

25. Ian Howell "A Christmas Carol"

26. Eric Trudel "The Circus Band"

27. Matthew Plenk "The Collection"

28. J.J. Penna "Country Celestial"

29. J.J. Penna "Cradle Song"

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Complete Songs Vol.1 by San Francisco Symphony, released 30 June 2008. This version of Complete Songs Vol.1 comes as a 1xCD. -

This CD is the first of a new cycle of Ives's songs on the budget-priced Naxos label. The format of the series mirrors the audacity and creativity of the music. The songs are arranged in alphabetical order which presents them in a way which is musically random. Songs from Ives's youth are interspersed with works of his maturity. In addition the songs are performed by a collection of young singers, ranging from bass to soprano with a countertenor included for good measure. There is a similar variety of pianists and other accompanists. Thus, this recording features 13 vocalists accompanied by four different pianists, a string quartet, an organ, and a glockenspiel on 29 Ives songs beginning with the "A's" (actually with the numbers in a half-minute song called "1.2.3" and ending in the "C's" with an Ives Lullaby, the "Cradle Song" of 1919.

"Lieder Vol.1" is a captivating CD release featuring the talents of Thomas Hampson (baritone), Wolfram Rieger (piano), and Susan Graham (mezzo-soprano) performing works by American composer Charles Ives. This album presents a rich selection of Ives' art songs, showcasing his innovative approach to melody, harmony, and text setting. The performers bring depth and sensitivity to these pieces, illuminating the emotional complexity and unique character that define Ives? music. Released by Naxos, one of the world?s leading classical music labels known for its commitment to quality recordings at accessible prices, this CD is an essential addition for anyone interested in early 20th-century American song repertoire or exploring new musical landscapes.

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8559269

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