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Sappho, Shropshire & Super-Tramp: A Collection Of Modern English Art-Song

Sulyen Caradon, William Carnell, David Crocker, Brian Daubney, Graham Garton, Ivor Gurney, Frank Harvey (3), Robert Hugill, Janet Oates, Michael Watts (7), Dennis Wickens, Simon Willink

Label: Divine Art
Catalog number: dda 21230
Released: 2017
Country: UK
Format: Album
Barcode: 809730123023

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Why it matters

This collection highlights the diversity and evolution of the modern English art-song, gathering works from a wide array of contributing artists. It serves as a focused exploration of this specific vocal tradition, offering listeners a curated window into the breadth of its contemporary expression.

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Tracklist

What’s on it

Sappho, Shropshire & Super-Tramp: A Collection Of Modern English Art-Song has 29 tracks, about 1:29:20 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

1-1Soft Was The Wind1:48
Composed By
Ivor Gurney
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
1-8O See How Thick The Goldencup Flowers3:27
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
William Carnell
1-14Green Eyes3:12
Composed By
Michael Watts (7)
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
1-21A Greeting1:59
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Dennis Wickens
2-1Sea And Sky4:13
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Simon Willink
2-2A Great Time1:59
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
David Crocker
2-3My Whole World1:46
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
David Crocker
2-4Silver2:32
Composed By
Sulyen Caradon
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-5Bredon Hill3:56
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Brian Daubney
2-6Boot And Saddle1:34
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Brian Daubney
2-7Because I Could Not Stop For Death2:35
Composed By
Brian Daubney
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-8The Dream-City4:32
Composed By
Brian Daubney
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-9Waiting Both2:08
Composed By
Brian Daubney
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-10Leisure5:05
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Graham Garton
2-11The Eagle2:32
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Graham Garton
2-12The Song Of The Secret2:45
Composed By
Graham Garton
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-13The Shade-Catchers1:23
Composed By
Graham Garton
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-14Dawn3:58
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Frank Harvey (3)
2-15The Convergence Of The Twain4:43
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Frank Harvey (3)
2-16I So Liked Spring1:10
Composed By
Frank Harvey (3)
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-17Remember5:02
Composed By
Frank Harvey (3)
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-18Voyages III4:24
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Robert Hugill
2-19Gitanjali XIII3:48
Composed By
Robert Hugill
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-20Gitanjali II4:06
Composed By
Robert Hugill
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-21The Pillar3:01
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Robert Hugill
2-22Bee: Dance3:53
Composed By
Janet Oates
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-23Money2:13
Baritone Vocals
Johnny Herford
Composed By
Janet Oates
2-24The King Of China's Daughter3:18
Composed By
Janet Oates
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard
2-25The Cupboard2:18
Composed By
Janet Oates
Soprano Vocals
Sarah Leonard

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Released by Divine Art in 2017, this collection explores the evolution of the English art-song, bridging the gap between the lyrical traditions of the early 20th century and contemporary compositions. The album serves as a scholarly yet accessible survey, curating pieces that reflect the rich heritage of the English vocal repertoire while highlighting works from lesser-known modern composers. By juxtaposing the established styles of figures like Ivor Gurney with the contributions of contemporary artists, the producers sought to demonstrate the enduring vitality of the genre in a modern context.

The album's design and selection process were driven by an interest in the intersection of poetry and music, with the featured artists aiming to capture a distinctively English sensibility in their arrangements and performances. Reception for the collection has been focused primarily within classical music circles, where it is appreciated for its dedication to preserving and promoting vocal works that might otherwise remain overlooked. It remains a notable entry in the Divine Art catalog for those interested in the post-war development of art-song as a vital, evolving medium.

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