Hughes / Macrae / Haile: Songs for Our Times
Hughes / Macrae / Haile: Songs for Our Times
Format: CD
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Artist: Hughes / Macrae / Haile
Label: Divine Art
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 809730111327
Genre: Classical
In these two premiere recordings Kingdoms and Metropolis, the stories will be familiar to many with their universal subjects, including the need for wisdom within the halls of power; transcendent love; an immigrant's homesickness; the search for inner peace; all flow through the album evoking the spirit of our day and age. Despite our current turmoil, the overall tone of the album is a hopeful one, making it a welcome balm during our turbulent times. Nigerian-American lyricist Chinwe D. John strongly feels that, although we live in a challenging world, hope is essential and will prevail. It was John who went in search of composers who would share her vision and passion for creating works which could be appreciated and enjoyed, works which would connect an audience and perhaps even take on a cultural significance. It is the combined vision of John's settings and the subsequent compositions by Bernard Hughes and Stuart MacRae which is so effectively brought to life in this recording by the musicians. Tenor Nick Pritchard, soprano Isabelle Haile and pianist Christopher Glynn give wonderful, intimate performances which further connect the listener to the stories presented in Chinwe D. John's lyrics. The production of Songs for Our Times is a testament to collaboration and cooperation, practically reflecting the intent of the artists' work.
Tracks:
1.1 No. 1. Kingdoms [06:39]
1.2 No. 2. Life Unfiltered [05:35]
1.3 No. 3. Tethered Ships [05:30]
1.4 No. 4. Primordial Cry [04:48]
1.5 No. 1. the Shepherds [03:30]
1.6 No. 2. Metropolis [04:20]
1.7 No. 3. Call Home [02:39]
1.8 No. 4. When Apart [03:33]
1.9 No. 5. a Bedtime Tale [04:32]
1.10 No. 6. the River's Course [03:25]
