Mothers are powerful muses. They represent a whole spectrum of attributes, both mythic and personal: they can be forces of nature and nurturing, guidance and inspiration, patience and strength, and of course, love: profound, fierce, unconditional. This album features musical compositions that pay tribute to the diverse aspects of motherhood, from the sacred "Ave Maria" to the saucy "Mrs. Robinson," and everything in between. Motherhood, perhaps the prototype of creation, has compelled us to utilize our full creative potentialities as arrangers and interpreters. Queens and saints, homemakers and lawmakers, scientists and artists, goddesses and mortals: the rich complexity of motherhood inspires this musical tribute. Describe as "the most dynamic duo of this generation" (San Francisco Classical Voice), "rock stars of the classical music world" (Miami Herald), "exhilarating" (Gramophone), and "the very model of complete 21st century musicians" (The Washington Post), Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. Together they aim to make classical music a relevant and powerful force around the world through their adrenalized performances, original compositions, notorious music videos, and more.

Tracklist:

Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55, B. 104: No. 4, Als Die Alte Mutter (Arr. G. Anderson & E.J. Roe For Piano Duo)
Bohemian Rhapsody (Arr. G. Anderson & E.J. Roe For Piano Duo)
Fantaisie Tableaux, Suite No. 1, Op. 5: I. Barcarolle
Fantaisie Tableaux, Suite No. 1, Op. 5: II. La Nuit... L'amour
Fantaisie Tableaux, Suite No. 1, Op. 5: III. Les Larmes
Fantaisie Tableaux, Suite No. 1, Op. 5: IV. Pâques
Mrs. Robinson (Arr. G. Anderson & E.J. Roe For Piano Duo)
Romancer, Op. 15: No. 4, A Mother's Grief (Arr. G. Anderson & E.J. Roe For Piano Duo)
What A Wonderful World (Arr. G. Anderson & E.J. Roe For Piano Duo)
Ellens Gesang III, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 "Ave Maria - Hymne An Die Jungfrau" (Arr. G. Anderson & E.J. Roe For Piano
Let It Be (Arr. G. Anderson & E.J. Roe For Piano Duo)
5 Lieder, Op. 49: No. 4, Wiegenlied (Arr. G. Anderson & E.J. Roe For Piano Duo)
Madama Butterfly, Sc 74: Humming Chorus (Arr. J.-B. Craipeau, G. Anderson & E.J. Roe For Vocal Ensemble & Piano Duo)

UPC: 747313905881
Label: Swrmusic
Release Date: 4.13.18
Format: CD

Brahms / Anderson / Roe - Mother (CD)