James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook - Solitude - Import CD

Credits:

James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook

Description:

From a doctor of the "Solitude" songbook sung by Purcell, Schubert, Barber, and Dav James Gilchrist to a vocalist, he is now a periodist who has performed with period orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the Retrospect Ensemble and the Bach Collegium Japan. James Gilchrist is widely active as a tenor and a specialist in modern British song, including Britten, Finzi, and Vaughan Williams. Following his recording of Vaughan Williams' "Songs of Travel" (CHAN 10969), this recording with Chandos focuses on the theme of "Solitude" and includes works by Purcell (arranged for piano by Britten), Schubert, Barber, and leading contemporary British composers such as This is a concept album that looks at "solitude" from various styles and angles, from Purcell (arranged by Britten with piano accompaniment) to works by Schubert, Barber, and Jonathan Dove (Dove), one of the most famous contemporary British composers. In a mature combination with pianist Anna Tirpuluk, with whom he has collaborated for many years on Britten, Schumann, and Vaughan Williams' song cycle, he sings of deep and rich emotions such as loneliness, sadness, pessimism, and devotion. Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.O! Solitude, my sweet choir, Z.406
2.Einsamkeit, D. 620~Gib mir die Fulle der Einsamkeit!
3.Einsamkeit, D. 620~Gib mir die Fulle der Tatigkeit!
4.Einsamkeit, D. 620~Gib mir das Gluck der Geselligkeit!
5.Einsamkeit, D. 620~Gib mir die Fulle der Seligkeit!
6.Einsamkeit, D. 620~Gib mir die Fulle der Dusterkeit!
7.Einsamkeit, D. 620~Gib mir die Weihe der Einsamkeit!
8.Under Alter'd Skies~No. 1. Fair Ship
9.Under Alter'd Skies~No. 2. Calm is the morn
10.Under Alter'd Skies~No. 3. To-night the winds begin to rise
11.Under Alter'd Skies~No. 4. With weary steps
12.Under Alter'd Skies~No. 5. Be near me
13.Under Alter'd Skies~No. 6. Peace; come away
14.Under Alter'd Skies~No. 7. Thy voice is on the rolling air
15.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 1. At Saint Patrick's Purgatory
16.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 2. Church Bells at Night
17.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 3. Saint Ita's Vision
18.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 4. The Heavenly Banquet
19.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 5. The Crucifixion
20.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 6. Sea-Snatch
21.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 7. Promiscuity
22.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 8. The Monk and his Cat
23.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 9. The Praises of God
24.Hermit Songs, Op. 29~No. 10. The Desire for Hermitage