RENÉE FLEMING - Distant Light: A Bold Blend of Barber, Hillborg, and Björk CD

UPC: 0028948304158 

MPN: 483 0415 DH 

Brand Name: Decca

Overview

Distant Light is a daring and brilliant album from acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming. Her first studio album in three years, it presents a unique and captivating musical journey that bridges the worlds of classical and modern music. The album features a striking mix of works: Samuel Barber's American classic Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a piece from renowned Swedish composer Anders Hillborg, and three songs by Icelandic artist Björk, all newly orchestrated for Fleming's voice. Recorded with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Sakari Oramo, this collection is "at once atmospheric, wistful, and volatile," as described by the New York Times.

Product Features

• Format: CD, Album
• Genre: Classical Crossover, Contemporary Classical, Orchestral
• Number of Tracks: 6
• Total Time: 47:56
• Release Date: January 6, 2017
• Country of Origin: Made in Germany
• Artists: Renée Fleming (soprano), Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Sakari Oramo (conductor)
• Special Features: Includes world-premiere recordings of three Björk songs with new orchestral arrangements by Hans Ek.

Interesting Facts

• Renée Fleming, hailed as "America's reigning diva" by the Washington Post, chose the repertoire for this album based on pieces that are personally and musically significant to her.
• The album's centerpiece is the ambitious fusion of classical and pop. The three songs by Björk ("Virus," "Jóga," and "All Is Full of Love") were specially arranged by Swedish orchestrator Hans Ek, creating a seamless blend of contemporary style and grand orchestral sound.
• The album highlights the work of prominent Swedish composer Anders Hillborg, who has a close relationship with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.
• Samuel Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915 is a beloved staple of the American classical repertoire, and Fleming's interpretation is considered a benchmark performance.

Track Listing

1. Samuel Barber: Knoxville: Summer of 1915, op. 24 (15:29)
2. Anders Hillborg: The Strand Settings (20:33)
3. Björk: Virus (Arr. Hans Ek) (4:18)
4. Björk: Jóga (Arr. Hans Ek) (4:33)
5. Björk: All Is Full of Love (Arr. Hans Ek) (3:13)

Publishers

• ℗ Stockholm Concert Hall Foundation, under exclusive license to Decca Music Group Limited.
• © 2017 Decca Music Group Limited
• Distributed by: Universal Music Kft. (Hungary)
• Label: DECCA

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