Mark-Anthony Turnage's "Turnage: Songs" is a compelling journey through contemporary classical music, released on February 1, 2008, by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. This album showcases Turnage's unique compositional voice, blending dramatic intensity with lyrical beauty. The centerpiece is the dramatic scena "Twice Through the Heart" for mezzo-soprano and 16 players, a multi-movement work that explores themes of love, loss, and introspection. Each section, from the urgent "No Way Out" to the reflective "By the Sea," offers a distinct emotional landscape, highlighting Turnage's ability to craft compelling narratives through music. The album also features the hauntingly beautiful "Hidden Love Song" for saxophone and orchestra, and the powerful "The Torn Fields" for baritone and large ensemble, a seven-part work that delves into themes of war, loss, and aftermath. With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a testament to Turnage's skill in creating music that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving.
Tracks
Twice Through the Heart, Dramatic scena for mezzo soprano and 16 players: I. No Way OutMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
Twice Through the Heart, Dramatic scena for mezzo soprano and 16 players: II. Inside (part 1)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
Twice Through the Heart, Dramatic scena for mezzo soprano and 16 players: III. LoveMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
Twice Through the Heart, Dramatic scena for mezzo soprano and 16 players: IV. By the SeaMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
Twice Through the Heart, Dramatic scena for mezzo soprano and 16 players: V. Inside (part 2)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
Twice Through the Heart, Dramatic scena for mezzo soprano and 16 players: VI. Four WallsMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
Twice Through the Heart, Dramatic scena for mezzo soprano and 16 players: VII. InterludeMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
Twice Through the Heart, Dramatic scena for mezzo soprano and 16 players: VIII. LandslideMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
Twice Through the Heart, Dramatic scena for mezzo soprano and 16 players: IX. China CupMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
Hidden Love Song, for saxophone and orchestraMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Martin Robertson
The Torn Fields, for baritone and large ensemble: I. PrologueMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerald Finley
The Torn Fields, for baritone and large ensemble: II. A son (Loss)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerald Finley
The Torn Fields, for baritone and large ensemble: III. The Immortals (No More Jokes)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerald Finley
The Torn Fields, for baritone and large ensemble: IV. Disabled (Wounded)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerald Finley
The Torn Fields, for baritone and large ensemble: V. InterludeMark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerald Finley
The Torn Fields, for baritone and large ensemble: VI. When you see millions of the mouthless dead (The Mouthless Dead)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerald Finley
The Torn Fields, for baritone and large ensemble: VII. Everyone Sang (Aftermath)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Marin Alsop, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerald Finley
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