Soprano Shudong Braamse blends vocal artistry with technical skill in her recording of SueÃ±os de EspaÃ±a. This treasury of Spanish art song relates stories of passionate love, broken promises, and heartfelt prayers. Braamse's performance demonstrates both an understanding of the rich Spanish culture and it's 19th-century romantic poetry. Accompanied by piano or Spanish guitar, each canciÃ³n is simply focused on vocal quality - the star of the show. Braamse's voice offers a lovely, distinctive sound that warmly colors each poem and melodic line. The first song on the album, "Un Adios", describes a troubadour leaving his lover and the ancient city of Granada forever. Braamse performs the role of the troubadour, displaying the pain of abandoning one's love and ancestral home. Her wide vocal range encompasses every note in the song comfortably and naturally, from the low, brooding tones to the sweeping higher ones. This spirit is revealed throughout the album, from "A Tus Ojos", an homage to the eyes of one's sweetheart, to "Ave MarÃa", a prayer to the Virgin Mary for strength and protection. In SueÃ±os de EspaÃ±a, Braamse communicates expressively each nuance and tone with impeccable Spanish pronunciation and a delivery that is true to her own musical strengths and the power of the stories she tells.

Tracklist:

Un Adiós
Amor Y Olvido
Rosa
Lo Que Está De Dios
A Mi Nazarena
Habanera
A Tus Ojos
Las Quejas De Maruja
Amor Sin Esperanza
La Pajarera
Melodía
¡desengaño!
El Arreglito
A La Incredulidad
6 Canciones Españolas: O Sí O No (Yo Las Falacias)
Ave María
Ay! Mar Que Son Mis Lágrimas
El Caudillo De Los Ciento
A Granada

UPC: 896931005111
Label: Naive
Release Date: 2.8.19
Format: CD

Alvarez / Braamse - Suenos de Espana (CD)