Tag Archives: art songs

Davis' seven-part song cycle for soprano, jazz trio and brass quintet provoked thought and admiration in Brooklyn.

Continuing the Florence Price revival, a new album from soprano Karen Slack and pianist Michelle Cann features 19 unpublished songs by Price, 16 of them world premiere recordings.

The singer-songwriter's deep trove of compositional talent and exquisite voice make his art songs ring with the excitement of the new even as they recall the glory days of lieder.

Soprano Lisa Delan's direct, humanistic approach and pianist Kevin Korth's sensitive musicality strike just the right balance between liquid emotion and straightforward braininess.