This is a collection of 12 songs primarily for the classical singer to perform in recital with piano accompaniment. The songs are in a medium voice range, and could probably be performed by any voice type (soprano, mezzo-soprano, etc.), although mezzo-sopranos will find them most suitable. The music has quite a theatrical flair, although it is in a contemporary classical style. Distinctive repertoire with a twist. Arnold Weinstein's texts are as pithy as Bolcom's settings of them. * The Actor * Amor (Amor, Amor, Amor) * Fur (Murray The Furrier) * George * He Tipped The Waiter * Oh Close The Curtain * Over The Piano * Places To Live * Song Of Black Max * Surprise! * Toothbrush Time * Waitin
SKU: HL.1283365
UPC: 196288166658.
These orchestrations, assisted by Manly Romero, were created by the composer on commission from Deutsche Gramophone expressly for soprano Measha Brueggergosman. The complete set of ten songs may be heard on her 2007 CD, “Surprise!†and are also available for rental from the publisher. This version contains five of the ten cabaret songs. Movements: I. Surprise! II.The Actor III. Song of Black Max IV. The Total Stranger in the Garden V. George.
