Ah! Love, But A Day

Anonymous (Composer), Amy Beach (Composer), Margaret Bonds (Composer), Clara Edwards (Composer), Margaret Ruthven Lang (Composer), Libby Larsen (Composer), Undine Smith Moore (Composer), Florence B. Price (Composer), Gladys Rich (Composer), Spiritual Traditional (Composer), Gwyneth Walker (Composer), Louise Toppin (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Louise Toppin
• Composer: Anonymous, Amy Beach, Margaret Bonds, Clara Edwards, Margaret Ruthven Lang, et al.
• Audio CD (February 22, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Albany Records
• ASIN: B00004L8IB
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #315,059 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Great, September 3, 2004

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C. Johnson "music lover" (midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ah! Love, But A Day (Audio CD)

One thing that has yet to be mentioned is that these are all art songs written by women composers. I am a big fan of both of the performers. I really like the first three pieces and Still by Gwenyth Walker. If you are a begginer or an old timer when it comes to art songs, this is a must!
The title is accually Ah love but a day, not American Art Songs

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars music fan in southern Virginia, August 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Ah! Love, But A Day (Audio CD)

I LOVE this CD and have played it constantly since purchasing it. My favorite selection is Guide My Feet with Louise Toppin's amazing high voice. The purity and sheer height of her instrument are incredible. I have also really enjoyed hearing the rich baritone of Jay Pierson and excellent accompanying of John O'Brien. The repertoire is refreshing and musically presented by all three artists. I HIGHLY recommend this CD to all.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great CD, but ms toppin was NOT on TOP, April 7, 2002

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Bengali (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ah! Love, But A Day (Audio CD)

the fabulous baritone CLEARLY shared the spotlight with toppin. the repetoire throughout was quite distinguished and beautiful between both singers, but i could have done without toppin being listed as the FEATURED singer on this CD. this CD has one of the most elegant, musical, baritones that ive ever heard on it. the best song sung by toppin was "take me to the water" - it was quite emotional, per toppin's pure tone and child-like vocal character - perfect match. "into the night" is glorious, and "ah love but a day" is gorgeous. a beautiful beautiful CD .