"Voices of Light" is a captivating classical album by the renowned soprano Dawn Upshaw, released on August 15, 2004, under the Nonesuch label. This one-hour collection blends the genres of opera, minimalism, and classical music, offering a diverse and enriching listening experience. The album features a mix of works by Olivier Messiaen, Claude Debussy, Osvaldo Golijov, and Gabriel Fauré, showcasing Upshaw's extraordinary vocal range and interpretive prowess. From the ethereal beauty of Messiaen's compositions to the lyrical elegance of Fauré's "La chanson d'Eve," each track is a testament to Upshaw's artistry and the timeless appeal of these classical masterpieces.
Tracks
Messiaen: Le CollierOlivier Messiaen, Dawn Upshaw
Debussy: Les chansons de Bilitis, La flute de PanClaude Debussy, Dawn Upshaw
Debussy: Les chansons de Bilitis, La chevelureClaude Debussy, Dawn Upshaw
Debussy: Les chansons de Bilitis, Le tombeau des naiadsClaude Debussy, Dawn Upshaw
Messiaen: L'Escalier redit, gestes du soleilOlivier Messiaen, Dawn Upshaw
Golijov: Lua descoloridaOsvaldo Golijov, Dawn Upshaw
Messiaen: Amour oiseau d'etoileOlivier Messiaen, Dawn Upshaw
Messiaen: Priere exauceeOlivier Messiaen, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, I. ParadisGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, II. Prima verbaGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, III. Roses ardenteGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, IV. Comme dieu rayonneGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, V. L'aube blancheGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, VI. Eau vivantGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, VII. Veilles-tu, ma senteur de soleilGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, VIII. Dans un parfum de roses blanchesGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, IX. CrepusculeGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Faure: La chanson d'Eve, X. O Mort, poussiere d'etoilesGabriel Fauré, Dawn Upshaw
Messiaen: ResurrectionOlivier Messiaen, Dawn Upshaw
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