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love sublime: songs for soprano and piano - brad mehldau

Brad Mehldau - Love Sublime: Songs for Soprano and Piano (LP)

Brad Mehldau

2006
11 tracks
48 min
jazz

Love Sublime: Songs for Soprano and Piano

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Product description

Brad Mehldau's "Love Sublime: Songs for Soprano and Piano" is a captivating collaboration with renowned soprano Renée Fleming, released on Nonesuch in 2006. This jazz album, clocking in at 48 minutes, is a unique blend of music and poetry, featuring settings of Rainer Maria Rilke's profound verses from "The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God" and "The Blue Estuaries".

Recorded live at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall in May 2005, the album showcases Mehldau's intricate piano compositions paired with Fleming's ethereal vocals. The 11-track collection includes pieces like "Your First Word Was Light", "I Love the Dark Hours of My Being", and the title track "Love Sublime", each offering a deep dive into themes of love, introspection, and spirituality.

Mehldau's mastery of jazz piano is on full display, providing a rich, textured backdrop to Fleming's soaring vocals. The album is a testament to the power of collaboration, with both artists bringing their unique strengths to create a harmonious and evocative listening experience. Whether you're a fan of jazz, classical, or simply appreciate the art of song, "Love Sublime" is an album that promises to leave a lasting impression.

Tracks

Your First Word Was LightBrad Mehldau, Rainer Rilke, Renée Fleming
5:27
The Hour is Striking so Close Above MeBrad Mehldau, Rainer Rilke, Renée Fleming
5:08
I Love the Dark Hours of My BeingBrad Mehldau, Rainer Rilke, Renée Fleming
4:34
I Love You, Gentlest of WaysBrad Mehldau, Renée Fleming
7:03
No One Lives His LifeBrad Mehldau, Rainer Rilke, Renée Fleming
2:35
His Caring is a Nightmare to UsBrad Mehldau, Rainer Rilke, Renée Fleming
2:30
Extinguish My Eyes, I'll Go on Seeing YouBrad Mehldau, Rainer Rilke, Renée Fleming
6:13
Tears in SleepBrad Mehldau, Louise Bogan, Renée Fleming
2:30
MemoryBrad Mehldau, Louise Bogan, Renée Fleming
3:24
A TaleBrad Mehldau, Louise Bogan, Renée Fleming
4:28
Love SublimeBrad Mehldau, Fleurine Verloop, Renée Fleming
4:20

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Love Sublime: Songs for Soprano and Piano
Artist: Brad Mehldau
Album release date: June 26, 2006
Label: Nonesuch
EAN: 075597995268
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 48 min
Tracks: 11 tracks

EAN

EAN: 075597995268

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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