New Music Albums: RODRIGO RUIZ - VENUS & ADONIS - A SONG CYCLE AFTER SHAKESPEARE (Grace Davidson & George Herbert)

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Artist:
Grace Davidson
George Herbert

Genre:
Classical

Total Time:
48:56

Record Label:
Signum Classics

Purchasing Links:
CD, Apple Music

Release Date
September 27, 2024




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Product Description: Venus & Adonis is the premiere recording of the eponymous song cycle by Billboard-charting composer Rodrigo Ruiz. Released to celebrate William Shakespeare's 460th anniversary, this album is a tribute to the poet's unmatched inspiration. When the composition was finished in 2020, Venus & Adonis became the first song cycle known to be written by a Mexican composer, as well as the only known song cycle (in English or otherwise) set entirely to Shakespeare's texts. Despite the newness of the cycle, the music 1 lacks no lyricism and will gladden singers, pianists, artistic directors and all those longing to perform and programme such lyrical and well-crafted music. These seventeen songs, performed by British duo Grace Davidson and George Herbert, exemplify the enormous variety of expression that Ruiz is able to conjure in his writing, making of Venus & Adonis a truly exciting and refreshing addition to the art song tradition -one that will touch audiences and musicians alike.

TRACK LIST:

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1 . A Thousand Honey Secrets Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (02:45)

2 . Frosty in Desire Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (03:38)

3 . This Countless Debt Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (01:00)

4 . A Spirit All of Fire Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (05:34)

5 . No More of Love Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (02:31)

6 . The Pleasant Fountains Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (02:18)

7 . Give Me My Hand Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (02:06)

8 . So He Will Kiss Her Still Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (01:39)

9 . In Earth or Heaven? Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (05:47)

10 . Bestowed in Vain Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (02:40)

11 . A Churlish Swine Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (03:16)

12 . Good Night Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (01:24)

13 . Confounded in the Dark Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (01:34)

14 . The Gentle Lark Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (02:14)

15 . The Foul Boar's Conquest Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (03:39)

16 . Two Lamps Burnt Out Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (03:28)

17 . My Sweet Love's Flower Rodrigo Ruiz Grace Davidson / George Herbert (03:23)

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