Rendezvous In The Salon
Albany, 2024
8/10
Listen to Rendezvous In The Salon
The soprano Natalie Mann and pianist Tali Tadmor come together for pieces by Steve Danyew, Roger C. Vogel, David Leisner and Ned Rorem for the stunning vocal tracks.
“New England Folk Songs” starts the listen with Tali Tadmor’s playful and bright keys that complement Mann’s diverse and inviting singing in the Danyew piece, and “The Devil's Songbook” features Alex Chay’s bassoon and Bruce Mangum’s piano, which help illuminate Mann’s luminous soprano.
“Four Yiddish Songs” lands on the back half, and pairs David Leisner’s skilled guitar with Mann’s animated singing, while “Cycle of Holy Songs”, by Rorem, emits Cathy Miller’s intimate piano that radiates much beauty alongside the flawless singing.
Mann’s resume includes being an active recitalist, concert soloist, and opera singer, and this rich and vivid effort puts her tremendous vocals on display and is much appreciated.
Travels well with: Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra- Harmony In Black; Narong Prangcharoen- Sound, Echo, And Silence