Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Dominick Argento's "Postcard from Morocco," a unique and enchanting album released on January 1, 2007, under the NWCRI label. This 92-minute journey is a collection of intriguing and evocative vocal pieces, each titled as a postcard from Morocco, offering a glimpse into a world of storytelling and musical artistry.
Dominick Argento, renowned for his distinctive compositional style, weaves a tapestry of sounds and narratives that transport the audience to a realm of intrigue and wonder. The album is a testament to Argento's mastery of vocal music, featuring a rich tapestry of voices that bring the postcards to life. Each track is a vignette, a snapshot of a moment, a story waiting to be discovered.
From the high, shrill train whistle of the opening track to the rhythmic allure of "Fascination Dance" and the haunting beauty of "Souvenirs de Bayreuth," the album is a diverse exploration of sound and text. Argento's compositions are both playful and profound, inviting the audience to engage with the stories and melodies in a deeply personal way.
"Postcard from Morocco" is not just an album; it's an experience. It's a collection of moments, a series of postcards that tell a story, a journey through the mind and music of Dominick Argento. Whether you're a longtime fan of Argento's work or a newcomer to his compositions, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Postcard from Morocco: (A high, shrill train whistle)Dominick Argento, Yale Marshall, Barbara Brandt, Vern Sutton, Barry Busse, Paul Freed, Sarita Roche, Michael Foreman, Janis Hardy, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "I never travel without one..."Dominick Argento, Robert Bailey, Sarita Roche, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "Ahh! How clever!"Dominick Argento, Barbara Brandt, Sarita Roche, Yale Marshall, Vern Sutton, Janis Hardy, Barry Busse, Michael Foreman, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "I know...! I know, a ship!"Dominick Argento, Yale Marshall, Barry Busse, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "I'd like to sail that boat myself."Dominick Argento, Vern Sutton, Sarita Roche, Michael Foreman, Yale Marshall, Janis Hardy, Barry Busse, Barbara Brandt, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "Oo! Conjovra las malika..."Dominick Argento, Janis Hardy, Michael Foreman, Vern Sutton, Sarita Roche, Barry Busse, Barbara Brandt, Yale Marshall, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: Fascination Dance, "Is anybody here from the group?"Dominick Argento, Barry Busse, Vern Sutton, Sarita Roche, Barbara Brandt, Janis Hardy, Yale Marshall, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "That's quite an odd little suitcase."Dominick Argento, Yale Marshall, Vern Sutton, Janis Hardy, Barry Busse, Sarita Roche, Michael Foreman, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "Is that a hat box?"Dominick Argento, Sarita Roche, Janis Hardy, Barbara Brandt, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: Souvenirs de BayreuthDominick Argento, Minnesota Opera, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "You'd think a person could travel lighter than this."Dominick Argento, Yale Marshall, Barry Busse, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "Oh, yes, it's int'resting work quite!..."Dominick Argento, Vern Sutton, Barry Busse, Yale Marshall, Michael Foreman, Janis Hardy, Barbara Brandt, Sarita Roche, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "Is it quite high?"Dominick Argento, Janis Hardy, Barbara Brandt, Barry Busse, Vern Sutton, Yale Marshall, Sarita Roche, Michael Foreman, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "I keep my beloved in a box..."Dominick Argento, Michael Foreman, Barry Busse, Janis Hardy, Barbara Brandt, Vern Sutton, Sarita Roche, Yale Marshall, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "I think...I saw you...one...time..."Dominick Argento, Barbara Brandt, Vern Sutton, Yale Marshall, Sarita Roche, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "Once when I was a young man..."Dominick Argento, Vern Sutton, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "Puppets! Puppets, sure."Dominick Argento, Michael Foreman, Yale Marshall, Barbara Brandt, Janis Hardy, Barry Busse, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "Missus Eenie...Missus Eenie!..."Dominick Argento, Janis Hardy, Yale Marshall, Michael Foreman, Barry Busse, Sarita Roche, Vern Sutton, Barbara Brandt, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "I never travel without one..."Dominick Argento, Yale Marshall, Barbara Brandt, Michael Foreman, Barry Busse, Janis Hardy, Sarita Roche, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "Hoo haa!"Dominick Argento, Minnesota Opera, Philip Brunelle
Postcard from Morocco: "All hands, all hands! Move quickly, move quickly to your captain's call."Dominick Argento, Vern Sutton, Philip Brunelle
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