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Bretan 'My Lieder-Land' The Songs Volume 2
The Romanian composer Nicolae Bretan occupies a special niche in the history of Western music. In his several operas and prodigious number of art songs, Bretan looked to the essential nature of song itself, and to the capabilities of the human voice in regard to its expressive functions and possibilities. In this sense he can be compared to Gluck, and also, in the directness and "natural" qualities of his musical language, to Mussorgsky.
The rediscovery of Bretan and the revival of his music today are important for two reasons. The need for atonement - for the political injustice done to the man himself, in his own country and as an artist - is fairly obvious. But the recovery of his works is a cultural obligation we all must share, as we must with respect to all of Western culture's great artistic creations.
A new biography Nicolae Bretan, His Life - His Music by Hartmut Gagelmann, translated by Beaumont Glass, is available from Pendragon Press (ISBN 1-57647-021-0) .
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| Review | "This is a very interesting recording of not so well known but worthy music. Braetan has wonderful operas and in this recording you can appreciate his musicianship and his deep contact with the folk music of his country. In his own way he is a composer of the likes of Kodaly and Bartok and deserves more attention in Music History. The baritone has a beautiful voice and the pianist is very sensible to his expresivity. Ideal to listen on the car, the best antidote to rush hour."- Daniel D. Fernandez "A beautiful collection of interesting songs by a true melodist. His operas are both interesting and also filled with lovely melodies. I fail to understand why he is not better known."-Ezra Newman |
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Where Mateless Poplars Grow
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