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Alec Roth/ Vikram Seth
Songs in Time of War
Mark Padmore - tenor
Philippe Honore - violin
Alison Nicholls - harp
Morgan Szymanski - guitar
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"4 stars **** 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 |
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“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.”
The Gramophone |
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“A most rewarding CD which reveals a little more with each listening.”
Musical Pointers |
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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