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Notes and Editorial Reviews
'I Will Breathe a Mountain' is a new cycle of songs from William Bolcom, written for Marilyn Horne as part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Carnegie Hall. Bolcom sets eleven poems by eleven women, including Emily Dickinson and Elizabeth Bishop, in a variety of styles ranging from ragtime and cabaret oriented numbers to straightforward art songs. The result is impressive and is minutely tailored to Horne's particular vocal and interpretive strengths.
Horne has always been a distinguished interpreter of Bernstein. Here she sings excerpts from his theater and concert works to great effect, including the number from 'Songfest' intended for her as well as a song from the elusive '1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,' his final musical.
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Although recorded a bit late in the singer's career, it is good to have Horne's thoughts on the music of Samuel Barber. The songs are among the most beautiful of American art songs. This is an important addition to the legacy of recorded American song. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Songs (3), Op. 2: no 1, The Daisies by Samuel Barber
Performer:
Martin Katz (Piano),
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1927; USA
Language: English
2.
Songs (4), Op. 13: no 1, A Nun Takes the Veil by Samuel Barber
Performer:
Martin Katz (Piano),
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1937; USA
Language: English
3.
Songs (3), Op. 2: no 3, Bessie Bobtail by Samuel Barber
Performer:
Martin Katz (Piano),
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1934; USA
Language: English
4.
Songs (4), Op. 13: no 2, The Secrets of the Old by Samuel Barber
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Martin Katz (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1938; USA
Language: English
5.
Songs (4), Op. 13: no 3, Sure on this Shining Night by Samuel Barber
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Martin Katz (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1938; USA
Language: English
6.
Songs (3), Op. 10: no 3, I Hear an Army by Samuel Barber
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Martin Katz (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1936; USA
Language: English
7.
Dover Beach, Op. 3 by Samuel Barber
Performer:
Peter Oundjian (Violin),
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Kazuhide Isomura (Viola),
Sadao Harada (Cello),
Kikuei Ikeda (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Tokyo String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1931; USA
Language: English
8.
I Will Breathe a Mountain by William Bolcom
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Martin Katz (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1990; USA
Language: English
Notes: This work was commissioned for Marilyn Horne as part of Carnegie Hall's centennial celebration.
9.
Peter Pan: My house by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Martin Katz (Piano),
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1950; USA
Language: English
Notes: Transcribed: Martin Katz
10.
So pretty by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Martin Katz (Piano),
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1968; USA
Language: English
11.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Take Care of This House by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Martin Katz (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1976; USA
Language: English
Notes: Transcribed: Martin Katz
12.
La bonne cuisine: Civet à toute vitesse by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Martin Katz (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1947; USA
Language: English
13.
Songfest: What lips my lips have kissed by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Martin Katz (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1977; USA
Language: English
14.
Peter Pan: Dream with me by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Martin Katz (Piano),
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1950; USA
Language: English
Notes: Transcribed: Martin Katz
15.
Arias and Barcarolles: no 5, Greeting by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Martin Katz (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1988; USA
Language: English
16.
Arias and Barcarolles: no 8, Nachspiel by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Marilyn Horne (Mezzo Soprano),
Martin Katz (Voice),
Martin Katz (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1988; USA
Sound Samples
A Nun Takes the Veil, Op. 13 No. 1
Bessie Bobtail, Op.2 No. 3
The Secrets of the Old, Op. 13 No. 2
Sure on this Shining Night, Op.13 No. 3
I Hear an Army, Op. 10 No. 3
Pity Me Not Because the Light of Day
How to swing those Obbligatos around
My House (from Peter Pan)
Take Care of this House (from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - Alan Jay Lerner)
Sonnet: What Lips my Lips have Kissed
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