Jorell Williams, the baritone, has performed with major opera companies like the Metropolitan Opera and Seattle Opera, and is recognized for his concert work with Carnegie Hall and others.
Composer Biography
Robert Paterson, the composer, is the founder and artistic director of both the Mostly Modern Festival and the New York City-based American Modern Ensemble, which spotlights contemporary music.
Composition History
The work "In Real Life II," a set of songs for baritone representing the male romantic quest, was developed after the success of the initial soprano cycle.
Composition History
The final duet, "Extraordinary," was written to conclude the two song cycles, depicting a man and woman connecting online and going on a date during a pandemic.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composers, Robert Paterson and David Cote, envisioned "In Real Life" as a music-theater work, potentially including mini-monologues between songs to follow each character's journey.
Performer Biography
Marnie Breckenridge, the soprano on this album, has won acclaim internationally for her performances in a vast repertoire, including critically acclaimed new works.
Composition History
The album's core work, "In Real Life," began as a set of dating app songs for soprano and piano, commissioned by the Austin Chamber Ensemble.
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