December 6, 2011

Useful Knowledge: A Franklin Fantasy / Vita Brevis / Characteristics

Vita Brevis is a beautiful cycle of five songs that chart a birth-to-death journey, whereas Characteristics enshrines tributes from the composer to seven musical friends, three pianists, two composers, a violinist and a countertenor, in the form of pithy piano commentaries.

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About the album

Amy Burton, soprano
Trio Solisti
Simon Mulligan, piano
Randall Scarlata, baritone
La Fenice
Ceceilia Brauer, glass harmonica‍

Track List‍

1) Vita Brevis (version for soprano and piano trio): No. 1. Lullaby
2) Vita Brevis (version for soprano and piano trio): No. 2. My Heart Leaps Up
3) Vita Brevis (version for soprano and piano trio): No. 3. Mezzo Cammin
4) Vita Brevis (version for soprano and piano trio): No. 4. The Coming of Wisdom with Time
5) Vita Brevis (version for soprano and piano trio): No. 5. In Remembrance
6) Characteristics: I. Boisterous
7) Characteristics: II. Serene
8) Characteristics: III. Impish
9) Characteristics: IV. Vivacious
10) Characteristics: V. Elegant
11) Characteristics: VI. Humorous
12) Characteristics: VII. Contemplative
13) Useful Knowledge: A Franklin Fantasy

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