Brian Mulligan & Timothy Long - Alburnum (2022) [Official Digital Download 24/48]

Brian Mulligan's latest release Alburbum includes world premiere recordings of songs by three acclaimed American composers: Songs From the Plays (2001), by Mason Bates with poetry from Kenneth Koch, As Long As We Live (2010), by Missy Mazzoli with text from Walt Whitman, and Walden (2018), by Gregory Spears with text from Henry David Thoreau. Brian Mulligan is joined by long time collaborator and pianist Timothy Long, their previous work together was described by Gramophone as "a succession of poignant gem-like moments, exquisite distillations of love…”.

"I believe that some of the greatest music the world has ever heard has yet to be composed. So, when I have a visceral response to music from composers who are alive, I do all I can to encourage them to continue creating. I have been so inspired by the works of Mason Bates, Missy Mazzoli and Gregory Spears, and it is my absolute joy to introduce the world to this collection of their gorgeous, emotive, meaningful songs." (Brian Mulligan)

Tracklist:
01. Walden I. I went to the woods
02. Walden II. Sometimes, on Sundays
03. Walden III. Time is but the stream
04. Walden IV. I left the woods
05. As Long as We Live
06. Songs from the Plays: I. Bring Back the Beds
07. Songs from the Plays: II. They Say Prince Hamlet's Found a Southern Island
08. Songs from the Plays: III. This Dancing Man Was Once The Pope
09. Songs from the Plays: IV. When I Was a Young Woman
10. Songs from the Plays: V. Your Genius Made Me Shiver
11. Songs from the Plays: VI. What Makes This Statue Noble Seeming?
12. Songs from the Plays: VII. You Want a Social Life, With Friends


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