written by

Adrian Rosas

Bass-baritone

Carlos Guastavino: Pampamapa

Carlos Guastavino, an Argentinian composer whose songs most often contain fluid melodies and a natural lyricism rooted in the folk traditions of his homeland. There is often a great deal of imagery in the texts that he chooses to set, and the style of his composition...

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William Bolcom: Song of Black Max

William Bolcom: Song of Black Max

As I began to think of some of the songs that I love, my mind immediately gravitated to multiple pieces from the cabaret songs of William Bolcom. Within these volumes of songs, "Black Max" (as it is most commonly known), has always stuck out as a favorite. It during...

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