Joseph Middleton, the pianist on this album, is the director of Leeds Lieder and was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Young Artist of the Year Award in 2017.
Composition History
Deborah Pritchard's song "Everyone Sang" is a world premiere recording, commissioned specifically by Carolyn Sampson for this album.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "but I like to sing…", is a direct quote from Leonard Bernstein's song "I Hate Music," which is featured on this recording.
Performer Biography
This album marks Carolyn Sampson's 100th recording as a featured soloist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The program reflects Carolyn Sampson's personal connection to music, showing how singing transcends our being and allows us to empathize, weep, and laugh.
Recording & Production
The recording uses high-quality equipment, including microphones from Neumann, DPA, and Schoeps, and was produced in 24-bit / 96 kHz original format.
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