Shall I Compare Thee? Choral Songs on Shakespeare Texts

Chicago a cappella (Artist), Conductor: Jonathan Miller (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 27, 2005)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cedille
• ASIN: B000AYYTIA
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,071 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Kevin Olson (b. 1970): Summer Sonnet*

2. Martha Sullivan (b. 1964): Blow, blow, thou winter wind*

3. -6. Jaakko Mäntyjärvi (b. 1963): Four Shakespeare Songs

4. Matthew Harris (b. 1956): It Was a Lover and his Lass

5. Harris: Take, O Take Those Lips Away

6. Harris: Who is Silvia?

7. Harris: And Will A’Not Come Again?*

8. John Rutter (b. 1945): It Was a Lover and his Lass

9. Nils Lindberg (b. 1933): Shall I compare?

10. Håkan Parkman (1955–1988): Madrigal (Take, O Take Those Lips Away)

11. Parkman: Sonnet 147 (My love is as a fever)

12. György Orbán (b. 1947):Orpheus with his lute

13. Orbán: O mistress mine!

14. -20. Juhani Komulainen (b. 1953): Four Ballads of Shakespeare*

15. Robert Applebaum (b. 1941): Spring*

16. Applebaum: Witches’ Blues*

17. Applebaum: Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?*

Editorial Reviews

Washington Post, October 9, 2005

"[A] charming, beautifully sung collection....Chicago a cappella sings with clarity, well-balanced tone, and deep emotional involvement."

Product Description

The "world class" (Fanfare) nine-voice ensemble Chciago a cappella brings its trademark "wit, imagination, [and] flawless intonation" (Chicago Tribune) to 23 contemporary choral settings of Shakespeare texts -- including ten recorded premieres and three works composed expressly for the group. Making its Cedille Records debut, Chicago a cappella performs artful arrangements that draw from influences ranging from bossa nova and the blues to Renaissance and medieval modes. A fascinating spectrum of styles is heard -- within single works and across the entire program.

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Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this Album!, May 5, 2009

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This review is from: Shall I Compare Thee? Choral Songs on Shakespeare Texts (Audio CD)

Shakespeare lyrics to madrigal like tunes! This CD is a lot of fun. The songs are energetic and when you recognize the text they are singing, it makes it all the more fun! It's also great for memorizing quotes if your a musical learner.