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Alec Roth: Songs in Time of War

Padmore; Honore; Nicholls; Szymanski

The Chinese poet, Du Fu (712-770), received no recognition in his lifetime but is now regarded as one of China’s finest poets. His poems appear in Roth’s work, Songs in Time of War, a stunning compilation of songs from Du Fu’s experiences in civil war China, beautifully arranged for tenor, violin, harp and guitar. Inspired by a visit to Vancouver’s Chinese garden (in authentic Ming Dynasty style), Roth sketched musical ideas for the four songs, Chinese Gardens. The original version has since been revised for Mark Padmore and Morgan Szymanski who perform for the first time on this recording.

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Alec Roth: Songs in Time of War

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Roth: Songs in Time of War, for voice & ensemble

Padmore; Honore; Nicholls

00:38:54

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Roth: Canción de la Luna, for guitar

Szymanski

00:05:53

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Roth: Danza de la Luna, for guitar

Szymanski

00:05:30

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Roth: Chinese Gardens, for voice & guitar

Padmore; Szymanski

00:11:44

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Press Reviews

Collectors Reviews

"Padmore's clean tenor finds an ideal vehicle...there's a transparent, haunting beauty about it, and the accompaniments for violin, harp and guitar are a joy."

The Times

"These are attractive works...the performances (by the 'creator' artists) are excellent...If, for many of our readers, the recitals constitute an introduction to this composer, it is one which I should say they will not regret following up."

Gramophone

"A most rewarding CD which reveals a little more with each listening."

musicalpointers.co.uk

Label:
Signum

Range:
Signum Records

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Barcode:
635212012420

Release Date:
30th Jun 2008

Recording Date:
1st Nov 2007

Recording Location:
St Paul's Church, Deptford

Producer:
John West

Engineer:
Mike Hatch

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