Song of the Black Swan

Jonathan Keeble (flute), Ann Yeung (harp), Masumi Rostad (viola), Aletheia Duo

Catalog #: TROY1345
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Format: Digital
Chamber

This recording presents works for flute and harp that seamlessly arc between the natural world and the human spirit, serving as reminders of the fragility of the environment and the ability to perceive and affect it. As the Aletheia Duo, flutist Jonathan Keeble and harpist Ann Yeung share a passion for bringing the creative possibilities of the music of this time to their audiences and have inspired critics to describe their evocative performances as having "lyricism, and above all, magic." This passion balances their commitment to reinterpreting contemporary and historic compositions for flute and harp with verve, sensitivity, and enthusiasm. Individually recognized as leading performers and exceptional pedagogues, they have been performing together since 2002. They are both on the faculty of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Track Listing

Title Composer Performer
Taheke Gareth Farr Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp
Shining River Shafer Mahoney Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp
Fantasia Andina César Vivanco,composer Jonathan Keeble, flute
Haiku for the Harp McDonald/Rollo Ann Yeung, harp
Night Soliloquy Kent Kennan Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp
Chaparral Reynold Tharp Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp
Sonate Claude Debussy Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp, Masumi Per Rostad, viola
In a Landscape John Cage Ann Yeung, harp
O canto do cysne negro Heitor Villa-Lobos Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp
Tagen letter, Op. 41 Carl Nielsen Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp

Reviews

  • "The playing is finished and the sound is marvelous. It particularly suits the Debussy; this is my new favorite recording."

    – American Record Guide

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