Experience

Natalie Mann (soprano), Jeffrey Panko (piano)

Catalog #: TROY1453
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Format: Digital
Vocal

Two world premieres — one by Lori Laitman who is known as one of America's most prolific and widely performed composers of vocal music — and the other by Richard Pearson Thomas, who is who is on the faculty at Teachers College/Columbia University and whose operas have been produced nationally — are enhanced by additional song cycles by these two esteemed composers. Soprano Natalie Mann is an active recitalist and champion of contemporary music, whose Carnegie Hall debut received critical acclaim. A recipient of a Metropolitan Opera Encouragement Award, Ms. Mann studied at Indiana University, Butler University and the University of Wollongong in Australia. Her colleague, Jeffrey Panko, has received performed as a solo artist and collaborative pianist throughout the U.S. and Europe. He is a member of the contemporary music group MAVerick Ensemble and on the faculty of the New Music School in Chicago. You can watch a video of Ms. Mann performing Old Tunes by Lori Laitman on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URnMQebyQuQ.

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Track Listing

Title Composer Performer
Metropolitan Tower & Other Songs Lori Laitman Natalie Mann, soprano, Jeffrey Panko, piano
Sunflowers Lori Laitman Natalie Mann, soprano, Jeffrey Panko, piano
In This Short Life Lori Laitman Natalie Mann, soprano, Jeffrey Panko, piano
Twilight Richard Pearson Thomas Natalie Mann, soprano, Jeffrey Panko, piano
At last, to be identified! Richard Pearson Thomas Natalie Mann, soprano, Jeffrey Panko, piano

Reviews

  • “A superb exponent of contemporary American songs, soprano Natalie Mann has a voice that is simultaneously strong and tender, passionate and subtle. Her phrasing is sensitive to the texts and unfailingly musical.”

    – American Record Guide

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