Grace Davidson, George Herbert - Ruiz: Venus & Adonis (2024) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: I. A thousand honey secrets
02. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: II. Frosty in desire
03. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: III. This countless debt
04. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: IV. A spirit all of fire
05. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: V. No more of love
06. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: VI. The pleasant fountains
07. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: VII. Give me my hand
08. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: VIII. So he will kiss her still
09. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: IX. In earth or heaven
10. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: X. Bestowed in vain
11. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: XI. A churlish swine
12. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: XII. Good night
13. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: XIII. Confounded in the dark
14. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: XIV. The gentle lark
15. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: XV. The foul boar's conquest
16. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: XVI. Two lamps burnt out
17. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: XVII. My sweet love's flower



Venus & Adonis is the premiere recording of the eponymous song cycle by Billboard-charting composer Rodrigo Ruiz. Released to celebrate William Shakespeare's 460th anniversary, this album is a tribute to the poet's unmatched inspiration. When the composition was finished in 2020, Venus & Adonis became the first song cycle known to be written by a Mexican composer, as well as the only known song cycle (in English or otherwise) set entirely to Shakespeare's texts. Despite the newness of the cycle, the music 1 lacks no lyricism and will gladden singers, pianists, artistic directors and all those longing to perform and programme such lyrical and well-crafted music. These seventeen songs, performed by British duo Grace Davidson and George Herbert, exemplify the enormous variety of expression that Ruiz is able to conjure in his writing, making of Venus & Adonis a truly exciting and refreshing addition to the art song tradition -one that will touch audiences and musicians alike.

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