Dive into the enchanting world of Jake Heggie's "The Moon's a Gong, Hung in the Wild," a captivating collection of songs that blend rhapsodic, humorous, and nostalgic elements into a seamless musical journey. Released on September 4, 2015, under AVIE Records, this album showcases Heggie's mastery of vocal music, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that span various moods and themes.
The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the evocative "Statuesque" series, which pays homage to iconic artworks, to the whimsical "Songs to the Moon" cycle, inspired by the poetry of British author and artist William Butler Yeats. Each piece is performed with passion and precision by the renowned Austrian mezzo-soprano Angelika Kirchschlager, accompanied by the virtuoso Dutch pianist Maurice Lammerts van Bueren.
Recorded over four days in January 2015 at the Lisztzentrum Raiding in Austria, "The Moon's a Gong, Hung in the Wild" benefits from the intimate and resonant acoustics of this historic venue. The album's 19 tracks, lasting just over 52 minutes, offer a delightful mix of classical vocal music that highlights Heggie's unique compositional voice and the exceptional artistry of his collaborators.
Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate beautiful vocal performances, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. "The Moon's a Gong, Hung in the Wild" is a testament to Jake Heggie's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that resonates deeply with its audience.
(C) 2015 Maurice Lammerts van Bueren
Tracks
Statuesque: I. Henry Moore - Reclining Figure in ElmwoodJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Statuesque: II. Pablo Picasso - Head of a Woman, 1942Jake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Statuesque: III. Winged Victory - We're ThroughJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Songs to the Moon: I. Prologue - Once More - To Gloriana, Part I - Fairy Tales for the ChildrenJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Songs to the Moon: II. EuclidJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Songs to the Moon: III. The Haughty Snail-King (What Uncle William Told the Children)Jake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Songs to the Moon: IV. What the Rattlesnake SaidJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Songs to the Moon: V. The Moon's the North Wind's Cooky (What the Little Girl Said)Jake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Songs to the Moon: VI. What the Scarecrow SaidJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Songs to the Moon: VII. What the Gray-Winged Fairy SaidJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Songs to the Moon: VIII. Yet Gentle Will the Griffin Be (What Grandpa Told the Children)Jake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Winter Roses: Looking West - Sweet LightJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
The Breaking Waves: I. AdventJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
The Breaking Waves: II. DarknessJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
The Breaking Waves: III. MusicJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Barb'ry AllenJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
He's Gone AwayJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
Danny BoyJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
White in the MoonJake Heggie, Angelika Kirchschlager, Maurice Lammerts Van Bueren
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