John Musto, Songs. Bridge CD 9286, 2009.

摘要

At a time when art songs by U.S. composers enjoy great popularity, thanks to a slew of talented composers such as Richard Hundley, Lori Laitman, Libby Larsen, Stephen Paulus, and Ned Rorem, a disc of vocal music from John Musto seems well overdue. Bridge's new release John Musto: Songs offers a welcome and recommended addition to the recorded repertory. Two cycles, Viva Sweet Love and Quiet Songs, for baritone and soprano, respectively, and a selection of eight individual songs make up the collection. Singers Amy Burton and Patrick Mason lend their voices with the composer accompanying, and pianist Michael Barrett joins them on the last piece, a duet with four hands at the piano.