Paul Creston: Songs
Rebecca Sherburn (soprano), Patricia Higdon (piano), Joan Sommers (accordion), Karen Kushner (piano), UMKC Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, members, Robert Olson
Paul Creston (1906-1985) was one of America's most important and influential composers of the mid-20th century. He earned ample attention for his orchestral compositions, but his songs many of which are unpublished remain little known. This recording offers a wide introduction to Creston's vocal music, bringing to light pieces for solo voice that have languished in obscurity. Soprano Rebecca Sherburn is an active chamber musician, having been featured by the Los Angeles Philharmonic New Music Group and the New York New Music Group. Her scholarly work has been published by the NATS Journal of Singing and the ACDA Choral Journal. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Ms. Sherburn is on the faculty at Chapman University. Prior to this appointment she was at the University of Missouri Kansas City where she received an excellence in teaching award.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Cantilena from Sadhana, Op. 11 | Paul Creston | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; Patricia Higdon, piano |
| Bird of the Wilderness, Op. 2 | Paul Creston | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; Patricia Higdon, piano |
| ThanatopsesFour Songs to Death, Op. 7 | Paul Creston | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; Patricia Higdon, piano |
| Ave Maria, Op. 52 | Paul Creston | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; Patricia Higdon, piano |
| Psalm 23, Op. 37 | Paul Creston | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; Patricia Higdon, piano |
| The Lamb to the lambs, Op. 47 | Paul Creston | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; Patricia Higdon, piano |
| Dance Variations for Voice and Orchestra, Op. 30 | Paul Creston | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; UMKC Conservatory Chamber Orchestra; Robert Olson, conductor |
| French Canadian Folk Songs | Paul Creston | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; Patricia Higdon, piano; Joan Sommers, accordion |
| Lullaby | Paul Creston | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; UMKC Conservatory Chamber Orchestra; Robert Olson, conductor |
| It's So Fantastic | Paul Wedge (Paul Creston) | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; Karen Kushner, piano |
| My Love For You | Paul Wedge (Paul Creston) | Rebecca Sherburn, soprano; Karen Kushner, piano |
Reviews
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"The songs are varied and imaginative, and the performances here are quite good. I enjoyed this program. It's a worthwhile purchase for lovers of American song."
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"The imagination, melodic inspiration, harmonic ingenuity and, above all, [Creston's] strong internal rhythmic pulse that mark his symphonies are to be found in this collection of songs."
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