Eleanor Steber, a renowned soprano with a voice as rich and varied as the American landscape itself, presents a captivating collection of songs by 20th-century American composers. Released on March 1, 2011, under the Phoenix USA label, this opera album is a testament to Steber's versatility and the depth of American musical composition.
Spanning an impressive 1 hour and 43 minutes, the album features a diverse tracklist that includes both well-known pieces and hidden gems. From the hauntingly beautiful "Come Away Death" to the lively "Jazz-Boys," Steber navigates the emotional and musical landscapes with remarkable skill. The album also showcases her ability to bring life to the works of celebrated poets like Emily Dickinson and E.E. Cummings, as seen in tracks like "Four Poems by Emily Dickinson" and "Three by E.E. Cummings."
Steber's interpretation of "General William Booth Enters Into Heaven" is a standout, showcasing her powerful voice and dramatic prowess. The album also includes a series of "Blue Mountain Ballads," offering a glimpse into the folk traditions that have influenced American music.
This album is a journey through the heart of American music, with Eleanor Steber as your guide. Her nuanced performances and the carefully curated selection of songs make this a compelling listen for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of 20th-century American opera.
2011 Phoenix USA2011 Phoenix USA
Tracks
David Mourns for AbsalomDavid Diamond, Mildred Miller, Edwin Biltcliffe
Stopping By Woods on a Snowy EveningJohn La Montaine, Eleanor Steber, Edwin Biltcliffe
The TIgerVirgil Thomson, Eleanor Steber, Edwin Biltcliffe
The SeaEdward MacDowell, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
The RoseTheodore Chanler, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
I Rise When You EnterTheodore Chanler, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
Dirge in WoodsAaron Copland, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
Sorrow of MydathRobert Ward, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
Three by E.E. Cummings: Lady Will You Come With Me IntoJohn Gruen, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
Three by E.E. Cummings: Now (More Near Ourselves Than We)John Gruen, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
Three by E.E. Cummings: Spring Is Like a Perhaps HandJohn Gruen, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
Slow, Slow, Fresh FountDaniel Pinkham, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
Mourn! Mourn!Ben Weber, John McCollum, Edwin Biltcliffe
The DonkeyDavid Diamond, Vincent Persichetti, Otto Luening, Irving Fine, William Flanagan, Ned Rorem, Charles Ives, Douglas Moore, Jack Beeson, Paul Bowles, John Edmunds, John Alden Carpenter, Ernst Bacon, Samuel Barber, William Bergsma, Charles Griffes, John La Montaine, Virgil Thomson, Edward MacDowell, Theodore Chanler, Aaron Copland, Robert Ward, John Gruen, Daniel Pinkham, Ben Weber, Henry Cowell, John McCollum, Mildred Miller, Donald Gramm, Eleanor Steber
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