Collected Songs of Alva Henderson
Louis Lofquist (piano), Melanie Emelio (soprano), John Kramar (baritone)
Born in California, composer Alva Henderson studied at San Francisco State University and the San Francisco Conservatory, where he concentrated on voice and composition. Henderson is known for his operas and vocal music, reflecting his interest in the potential of the human voice. His collected songs presented on this 2-CD set are gems of the American song genre. Sung by soprano Melanie Emelio, a versatile performer and noted pedagogue on the faculty at Pepperdine University and baritone John Kramar, who has performed in opera and concert productions around the country, these songs possess great color, style and sheer beauty.
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| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Love Is Not All | Alva Henderson | Melanie Emelio, soprano; Louise Lofquist, piano |
| A Seasonal Songbook | Alva Henderson | John Kramar, baritone; Louise Lofquist, piano |
| Janet Lewis Songs | Alva Henderson | Melanie Emelio, soprano; Louise Lofquist, piano |
| Dana Gioia Songs | Alva Henderson | John Kramar, baritone; Louise Lofquist, piano |
| Songs from Shakespeare's Plays | Alva Henderson | Melanie Emelio, soprano; Louise Lofquist, piano |
| Two Sonnets by William Shakespeare | Alva Henderson | John Kramar, baritone; Louise Lofquist, piano |
| When I Die | Alva Henderson | John Kramar, baritone; Louise Lofquist, piano |
| Sonnet, or I Am in Need of Music | Alva Henderson | Melanie Emelio, soprano; Louise Lofquist, piano |
| The Writer | Alva Henderson | John Kramar, baritone; Louise Lofquist, piano |
| Alley Cat Love Song | Alva Henderson | Melanie Emelio, soprano; Louise Lofquist, piano |
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