Saturday, September 23, 2023

DCCLII. DEL TREDICI, David: Four Songs on Poems by James Joyce

DCCLII. DEL TREDICI, David (1937-2023)

Four Songs on Poems by James Joyce (1958-60)
1. Dove Song (3:39)
2. She Weeps over Rahoon (3:14)
3. A Flower Given to My Daughter (1:22)
4. Monotone (3:30)
Lucy Shelton, soprano
David Del Tredici, piano

"David Del Tredici is that rare find among composers -- a creator with a truly original gift. I venture to say that his music is certain to make a lasting impression on the American musical scene. I know of no other composer of his generation ... who composes music of greater freshness or daring, or with more personality." -- Oliver Knussen

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