From the Heartland
Robert Peavler (baritone), Arlene Shrut (piano), Alissa Deeter (soprano)
Baritone Robert Peavler takes the opportunity with this recording to offer a program by American composers of the next generation from Charles Ives and John Duke (to name but two) carrying the torch forward as the new modern composers of art song. Kirke Mechem (b.1925) and Dominick Argento (b.1927) are a generation older than the other two composers includedÑThomas Pasatieri (b.1945) and Timothy Hoekman (b.1954). Robert Peavler is on the voice faculty at Eastern Michigan University. An active recitalist and soloist, Dr. Peavler consistently programs and champions new works by American art song composers. His collaborator, Arlene Shrut, is on the faculty of Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music and is an admired keyboard performer.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Four Songs for Baritone | Kirke Mechem | Robert Peavler, baritone, Arlene Shrut, piano |
| Three Poems of Oscar Wilde | Thomas Pasatieri | Robert Peavler, baritone, Arlene Shrut, piano |
| Songs of Petrarch | Dominick Argento | Robert Peavler, baritone, Arlene Shrut, piano |
| It Was A Lover and Her Lad | Timothy Hoekman | Robert Peavler, baritone, Alissa Deeter, soprano, Arlene Shrut, piano |
| From the Heartland | Kirke Mechem | Robert Peavler, baritone, Arlene Shrut, piano |
Reviews
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"To communicate a 'heartland' sensibility, a singer must have a stong, clear voice but not be so operatic that he overpowers the material. Baritone Robert Peavler strikes just the right balance. He may be a baritone, but he has the litheness of a tenor."
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"This is music that vividly and unapologetically engages our emotions, albeit with the unmistakably modern palette of twentieth century colors. Baritone Robert Peavler is an ideal artist to bring these songs to life, thanks to his intense expressivity and unfailing attention to his texts. an exceptionally fine recital thanks to the quality of both the rep-ertoire and performances contained therein."
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