Quiet Songs is full of jaw-dropping virtuosity.
— Science Friday Initiative
 
 

Quiet Songs

“On their debut CD, their interesting and varied backgrounds bring a unique perspective to the guitar and voice ensemble. New repertoire, fresh interpretations and a premiere recording of a piece by David Leisner make this a CD worth listening to.” — Urban Guitar

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Track listing

HEITOR VILLA LOBOS
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 (Aria)
Prelude No. 3

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
O Jesulein süß, O Jesulein mild
Sarabande (BWV 995)
Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier
Allemande (BWV 995)
Auf, auf! Mein Herz, mit Freuden

DAVID LEISNER
Outdoor Shadows (world premiere recording)
    Slow
    Homeward
    Yes, What?
    Seagulls
    Sing a Song of Juniper

JOHN W. DUARTE
Five Quiet Songs (Op. 37)
    Dirge in Woods
    Silence
    An Epitaph
    Omar's Lament
    The Birds

FREDERIC HAND
Missing Her
   
(realization of improvisation section
   composed by DANIEL EICKMANN)

GEORGE GERSHWIN (arr. Duarte)
Somebody Loves Me
Summertime
The Man I Love
Love Is Here to Stay
They Can’t Take That Away from Me

 

Liner notes by J. Andrew Dickenson