East Meets West

Blaise Bryski (piano), Judith Kellock (soprano), Anna Womack (viola), Shem Guibbory (violin), Madeleine Shapiro (cello), Peter Askim (double bass), Sonja Inglefield (harp)

Catalog #: TROY0885
Release Date: December 1, 2006
Format: Digital
Vocal

This unique disc features the artistry of soprano Judith Kellock in works by composers either American-born (Womack, Moss and Askim), or now an American citizen (Chen Yi) or born and active in Japan (Hosokawa). These works show each composer's fascination with Asian culture, primarily that of China and Japan as well as settings of Vietnamese poetry (Askim's Spring Essence). Judith Kellock has been described in the press as "a singer of rare intelligence and vocal splendor, with a voice of indescribable beauty." A primary influence in her musical life was the late Jan DeGaetani, with whom she studied for many years. Ms. Kellock has been featured with the St. Louis Symphony, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the New World Symphony and many more. Highly acclaimed for her song recitals and chamber music performances, she is also sought after by composers for her interpretation of contemporary music. Ms. Kellock has also sung major operatic roles in Italy and Greece, toured with the Opera Company of Boston and performed with the Mark Morris Dance Company. She serves on the performing faculty of Cornell University, and is much in demand as a master class teacher.

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Title Composer Performer
23 Chinese Proverbs Donald Womack Judith Kellock, soprano, Anna Womack, viola, Blaise Bryski, piano
As In A Dream Chen Yi Judith Kellock, soprano, Shem Guibbory, violin, Madeleine Shapiro, cello
Three Chinese Poems for Cello and Soprano Lawrence Moss Judith Kellock, soprano, Madeleine Shapiro, cello
Spring Essence Peter Askim Judith Kellock, soprano, Peter Askim, doublebass
Renka 1 for Soprano and Harp Toshio Hosokawa Judith Kellock, soprano, Sonja Inglefield, harp

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  • "...this is a fascinating program..."

    – American Record Guide

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