On this disc internationally acclaimed bass Sir John Tomlinson and pianist David Owen Norris bring together settings of Michelangelo poems by Britten, Wolf and Shostakovich. This unique program is frequently played by the duo in theatrical Michelangelo-themed performances and can now be heard on CD for the first time.

Tracklist:

7 Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op. 22 (Arr. D. Norris For Bass And Piano): No. 1. Sonetto XVI: Si Come Nella Penna E Nell'inchio
7 Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op. 22 (Arr. D. Norris For Bass And Piano): No. 2. Sonetto XXXI: A Che Piu Debb'io Mai L'inte
7 Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op. 22 (Arr. D. Norris For Bass And Piano): No. 3. Sonetto XXX: Veggio Co' Bei Vostri Occhi Un Do
7 Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op. 22 (Arr. D. Norris For Bass And Piano): No. 4. Sonetto Lv: Tu Sa' Ch'io So, Signior Mie,
7 Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op. 22 (Arr. D. Norris For Bass And Piano): No. 5. Sonetto XXXVIII: Rendete A Gli Occhi Miei, O Fonte
7 Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op. 22 (Arr. D. Norris For Bass And Piano): No. 6. Sonetto XXXII: S'un Casto Amor, S'una Piet
7 Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op. 22 (Arr. D. Norris For Bass And Piano): No. 7. Sonetto XXIV: Spirto Ben Nato, In Cui Si Specchia
3 Gedichte Von Michelangelo: No. 1. Wohl Denk Ich Oft
3 Gedichte Von Michelangelo: No. 2. Alles Endet, Was Entstehet
3 Gedichte Von Michelangelo: No. 3. Fuhlt Meine Seele
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": I. Istina (Truth)
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": II. Utro (Morning)
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": III. L'ubov' (Love)
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": IV. Razluka (Separation)
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": V. Gnev (Wrath)
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": VI. Dante
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": VII. Izgnanniku (To The Exiled)
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": VIII. Tvorchestvo (Artistry)
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": IX. Noch (Night)
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": X. Smert' (Death)
Suite, Op. 145, "Suite On Words By Michelangelo": XI. Bessmertie (Eternity)

UPC: 095115178522
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 9.24.13
Format: CD

John Tomlinson - Michelangelo in Song (CD)