Spirits in Bondage Album | Randall Scarlata Baritone

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SPIRITS IN BONDAGE

Poetry and music have often been described as “beautiful sisters” in the European tradition, and American composer Benjamin C. S. Boyle sets out to prove just how harmonious this kinship can be. Owing to pianist and art song expert Laura Ward as well as to a selection of top-class singers, these elaborate yet easily accessible vocal compositions are resplendently brought to life on SPIRITS IN BONDAGE.

The lyrics underpinning this double album are often fantastical, but Boyle prudently renounces any notion of musical pomp and instead sets them in an agreeably-reduced, crystal-clear tonal language. Ward and her high-carat assortment of vocalists empathetically, wisely oblige and perform them likewise – and the result is magnificent.

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Lenoriana, Op. 4: Annabel Lee
by Laura Ward, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

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Lenoriana, Op. 4: No. 2, Lenore I
by Laura Ward, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

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Lenoriana, Op. 4: No. 3, To
by Laura Ward, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

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Lenoriana, Op. 4: No. 4, The Conqueror Worm
by Laura Ward, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

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Lenoriana, Op. 4: No. 5, Intermezzo
by Laura Ward, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

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Lenoriana, Op. 4: No. 6, El Dorado
by Laura Ward, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

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Lenoriana, Op. 4: No. 7, Lenore II
by Laura Ward, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

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Lenoriana, Op. 4: No. 8, A Dream Within a Dream
by Laura Ward, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

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Lenoriana, Op. 4: No. 9, To Helen
by Laura Ward, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

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Album description

Spirits in Bondage Kelly Ann Bixby (Artist), Laura Ward (Artist), Bryan Hymel (Artist), Randall Scarlata (Artist), Benjamin C. S. Boyle (Composer)

Album Reviews

Poetry and music have often been described as "beautiful sisters" in the European tradition, and American composer Benjamin C. S. Boyle sets out to prove just how harmonious this kinship can be. Owing to pianist and art song expert Laura Ward as well as to a selection of top-class singers, these elaborate yet easily accessible vocal compositions are resplendently brought to life on SPIRITS OF BONDAGE. The lyrics underpinning this double album are often fantastical, but Boyle prudently renounces any notion of musical pomp and instead sets them in an agreeably-reduced, crystal-clear tonal language. Ward and her high-carat assortment of vocalists empathetically, wisely oblige and perform them likewise - and the result is magnificent. Editorial Review from Amazon

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