Notes and Editorial Reviews
Lori Laitman was graduated magna cum laude, with honors in music, from Yale College, and received her M.M. in flute performance from Yale School of Music. Her principal composition teachers were Jonathan Kramer and Frank Lewin. Her initial compositional focus was writing music for film and theater; in 1980, she composed the score to The Taming of the Shrew for the Folger Theatre in Washington. Since 1991, she has concentrated on composing for the voice. The works on this CD, for voice with a variety of accompaniments, reveal Ms. Laitman's ability to capture and highlight the spirit of each individual text.
Lori Laitman was graduated magna cum laude, with honors in music, from Yale College, and received her M.M. in flute performance from Yale School of Music. Her principal composition teachers were Jonathan Kramer and Frank Lewin. Her initial compositional focus was writing music for film and theater; in 1980, she composed the score to The Taming of the Shrew for the Folger Theatre in Washington. Since 1991, she has concentrated on composing for the voice. The works on this CD, for voice with a variety of accompaniments, reveal Ms. Laitman's ability to capture and highlight the spirit of each individual text. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Metropolitan Tower and Other Songs: Excerpt(s) by Lori Laitman
Performer:
Lauren Wagner (Soprano),
Fred Weldy (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1991-1992; USA
2.
Mystery by Lori Laitman
Performer:
William Sharp (Baritone),
Lori Laitman (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1997-1998; USA
3.
The Love Poems of Marichiko by Lori Laitman
Performer:
Phyllis Bryn-Julson (Soprano),
Thomas Kraines (Cello)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1993-1994; USA
4.
Echo by Lori Laitman
Performer:
William Sharp (Baritone),
Lori Laitman (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1995; USA
5.
The Ballad Singer by Lori Laitman
Performer:
William Sharp (Baritone),
Lori Laitman (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1995; USA
6.
I never saw another butterfly by Lori Laitman
Performer:
Gary Louie (Saxophone),
Lauren Wagner (Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1995-1996; USA
7.
Days and Nights by Lori Laitman
Performer:
Phyllis Bryn-Julson (Soprano),
Seth Knopp (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1994-1995; USA
Sound Samples
The Metropolitan Tower and Other Songs: No. 1. The Metropolitan Tower
The Metropolitan Tower and Other Songs: No. 4. The Strong House
The Metropolitan Tower and Other Songs: No. 5. The Hour
The Metropolitan Tower and Other Songs: No. 6. To A Loose Woman
Mystery: No. 1. Nightfall
The Love Poems of Marichiko: No. 1. I Sit at my desk
The Love Poems of Marichiko: No. 2. If I thought ...
The Love Poems of Marichiko: No. 3. Oh the Anguish
The Love Poems of Marichiko: No. 4. You Ask Me
The Love Poems of Marichiko: No. 5. Autumn
The Love Poems of Marichiko: No. 6. Just Us
I Never Saw Another Butterfly: No. 1. The Butterfly
I Never Saw Another Butterfly: No. 2. Yes, That's the Way Things Are
I Never Saw Another Butterfly: No. 3. Birdsong
I Never Saw Another Butterfly: No. 4. The Garden
I Never Saw Another Butterfly: No. 5. Man Proposes, God Disposes
I Never Saw Another Butterfly: No. 6. The Old House
Days and Nights: No. 1. Along With Me
Days and Nights: No. 2. They Might Not Need Me
Days and Nights: No. 3. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
Days and Nights: No. 4. Over The Fence
Days and Nights: No. 5. Song
Days and Nights: No. 6. Wild Nights
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