Permit Me Voyage: Songs by American Composers

Dominick Argento (Composer), Giovanni Battista Buonamente (Composer), Henry Cowell (Composer), William Flanagan (Composer), Richard Hundley (Composer), Ricky Ian Gordon (Composer), Gary Schocker (Composer), Elliott Carter (Composer), Mary Ann Hart (Performer), Dennis Helmrich (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Mary Ann Hart, Dennis Helmrich
• Composer: Dominick Argento, Giovanni Battista Buonamente, Henry Cowell, William Flanagan, Richard Hundley, et al.
• Audio CD (January 25, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Albany Records
• ASIN: B0000049NO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #478,599 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A real find, April 25, 2001

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This review is from: Permit Me Voyage: Songs by American Composers (Audio CD)

This is a terrific recording of some familar and some little-known American composers. The most substantial work in this varied collection is certainly the Argento setting of selections from the diary of Virginia Woolf. Mary Ann Hart must be just about the ideal interpretter of these powerful songs. Great vocalism, great musicianship, and a special ability to do what the music demands without short-changing the words - which is essential to the success of this cycle. The entire CD - while varied both stylistically an in terms of the quality of compositions - is consistent in the brilliance of the performances and in the appeal of these songs. Highly recommended for anyone who is interested in contemporary American art songs, or who just loves great singing.