Und das Lied bleibt schon
Gramola, 2022
8/10
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The revered composer Stanley Grill has quite an affinity for medieval and Renaissance sounds, and here, along with Lisa Rombach, Nicholas Spanos, and Pandolfis Consort, among others, he offers song cycles based on the poetry of R. M. Rilke, and Rose Ausländer, to name a couple.
“Rilke Songs” starts the listen off with graceful, absorbing strings that emit a glorious, passionate soprano voice amid the touching instrumentation, and “Les Fugitifs” continues the creativity with countertenor and viola da braccio meshing with much grace and warmth.
In the middle, “Lieder ohne Worte” brings a pair of violas, cello and theorbo to the dynamic string interaction that flows with much melody, while “Two Love Songs” is indeed a romantic offering of poetic beauty that benefits from soaring countertenor.
“Ein Schlaflied fur dich” exits the listen with a lullaby, where the soprano voice, viola and cello emit an intimate and eloquent display that’s executed precisely and affectionately.
Certainly a well thought out affair, Grill and company make the most of the interpretations with a firm classical slant that dances around orchestral and chamber nods in this highly meticulous and memorable listen.
Travels well with: Stanley Grill- Remember; The Crossing- Tower And The Garden