Fata Morgana: Song by Pavel Haas

Fata Morgana: Song by Pavel Haas

£12.99
Total playing time [69:29]

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Anita Watson (soprano)
Anna Starushkevych (mezzo soprano)
Nicky Spence (tenor)
James Platt (bass)
Navarra Quartet
Lada Valešová (piano)

Resonus is pleased to present this significant new recording of vocal works by the early-twentieth century Czech composer, Pavel Haas.

Featuring four song cycles composed by Haas at various stages in his life, this captivating album includes the world premiere recording of Fata Morgana, Op. 6 – Haas’s first major work composed following studies with Leoš Janáček, in 1922.

Pianist Lada Valešová is joined by an exceptional array of singers as well as the acclaimed Navarra Quartet in a vivid portrait of this composer.

Album Booklet (PDF)

Tracklist

Sedm písní v lidovém tónu, Op. 18 (1940)
Seven Songs in Folk Style
1. Což je víc!
2. Dárek z lásky
3. Krotká holubička
4. Zrušení slibu
5. Přípověď
6. Slzy a vzdychání
7. Statečný jonák

Fata Morgana, Op. 6 (1923) *
Rabíndranáth Thákur, Zahradník
Part I
8. Když šla kolem mě rychlými kroky
9. Noc je noc plného máje
10. Mé srdce pták houštin
Part II
11. Má milá, srdce mé touží
12. Jsi oblak večerní

Čínské písně, Op. 4 (1921)
Chinese Songs
13. Smutek
14. Na řece Jo-Yeh
15. Jarní déšť

Čtyři písně na slova čínské poezie (1944)
Four Songs on Chinese Poetry
16. Zaslech jsem divoké husy...
17. V bambusovém háji
18. Daleko měsíc je od domova
19. Probděná noc

* World premiere recording

“

'Pianist-musicologist Lada Valesova has gathered together a stellar group of young singers and musicians [...] From joy to despair, every emotion is here in subtle colours; a legacy of great human and musical worth.'

- BBC Music Magazine (Vocal Choice, 5 stars)

'Pianist-musicologist Lada Valesova has gathered together a stellar group of young singers and musicians [...] From joy to despair, every emotion is here in subtle colours; a legacy of great human and musical worth.'
BBC Music Magazine (Instrumental Choice, 5 stars performance & sound)

'[...] we now recognise [Haas] as a major and unique musical voice, something this first recording of Fata Morgana makes abundantly clear. Tenor Nicky Spence, soprano Anita Watson, and the Navarra Quartet are outstanding, and Resonus's recording quality is expectionally good'
The Yorkshire Post

'Fine performances and a significant first recording for Fata Morgana'
BBC Radio 3 Record Review

'Spence sings highly effectively and the Navarra Quartet really makes the most of its numerous opportunities for sensuality. [...] this is a well selected disc, bringing to the table two of Haas’ most attractive cycles and that première recording. It sits splendidly in the current discography.'
MusicWeb International

'[...] terrific performances [...] This admirable new recording enables a new generation of listeners to discover Haas's music.'
Planet Hugill

Credits
© 2017 Resonus Limited
Ⓟ 2017 Resonus Limited
Catalogue No. RES10183
Producer, engineer & editor: Adam Binks
EAN: 5060262790885
Cover image by Radoslav Valeš, MA Art