1: Dry Old Rose (1:59) 2: Shadow Changes Into Bone (4:40) 3: When I Died, Love (2:57) 4: See The World Go Wild (3:24) 5: Interlude #A (0:49) 6: A Strange Wild Leafe (4:43) 7: The Weight Of The World Is Love (2:35) 8: Until They Try (2:01) 9: An Empty Hungry Ghost (4:11) 10: Interlude #B (1:16) 11: One Day (3:11) 12: The Nightingale At Night (2:27) 13: Dawn (2:26) 14: Awake (1:55)
Language
English (eng)
Description:
"Songs With Words" on CD is an intriguing vocal-focused release presented by Sony Classical. As the title suggests, this album highlights the power of sung text and the intimate dialogue between words and music. Across its program, the recording explores how contemporary and modern classical aesthetics can be combined with accessible, song-oriented writing: vocal lines that are clear and emotionally direct, set against refined, often chamber-like instrumental textures. The selection is stylistically coherent yet varied, moving between meditative, poetic moments and rhythmically driven, harmonically rich sections; throughout, the focus remains on the expressive potential of the human voice. This makes "Songs With Words" attractive both to listeners coming from classical song and to those interested in sophisticated, genre-crossing vocal music.
The fact that several composers and musical personalities are involved underlines the curatorial concept of the disc: rather than being a showcase for a single star, it is a carefully assembled anthology of pieces united by their lyrical, text-centered character. The overall sound is polished and detailed, with an emphasis on clarity of diction and a spacious, naturally balanced recording that suits both intimate passages and more expansive climaxes. Sony Classical's production values ensure that each track benefits from high-quality engineering and a thoughtful booklet concept, inviting listeners to immerse themselves fully in the world of the texts and their musical realization.
Sony Classical is one of the leading labels in the international classical market, with a long tradition of working with top orchestras, soloists, and composers, and of documenting both the core repertoire and important contemporary voices. Known for meticulous recording standards, strong editorial concepts, and broad global distribution, the label has played a major role in bringing classical and crossover projects to a wide audience. A release like "Songs With Words" fits perfectly into this profile: it combines artistic ambition with accessibility, giving listeners an opportunity to discover a carefully curated spectrum of vocal music presented with the technical and artistic standards associated with Sony Classical.
Art Song
1.269
- Alt 13- Baritone 146- Bass 12- Countertenor 35- Mezzo-Soprano 92- Other Art Song 451- Soprano 396- Tenor 124Other Classic 3.468Symphonic Music 14.540
