Lieberson: Songs of Love and Sorrow & The Six Realms
9/4/2020, 11 Tracks, 48:49
Featuring
Anssi Karttunen
Hannu Lintu
Gerald Finley
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Peter Lieberson
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Composer Biography
On the same day he received a stem cell treatment for lymphoma and celebrated his 61st birthday, Peter Lieberson was awarded the Grawemeyer Award for his "Neruda Songs."
Composer's Artistic Vision
In "The Six Realms", Peter Lieberson aimed to reflect principles of Tibetan Buddhism, specifically the six realms which are a detailed portrait of human consciousness.
Compositional Technique
Each of the six realms in Lieberson's concerto is associated with a particular emotion, such as anger with the hell realm and immense neediness with the hungry ghost realm.
Recording & Production
The "Songs of Love and Sorrow" on this album is a live recording and also its world premiere recording.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Peter Lieberson chose the title "Songs of Love and Sorrow" because he believed the basic truths of love and sorrow are universally understood experiences, and the cycle explores the fullness of all life experiences.
Composition History
Peter Lieberson composed "The Six Realms" for Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project, reflecting his long-standing practice of Tibetan Buddhism.
Composition History
Peter Lieberson composed "Songs of Love and Sorrow" after his wife, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, died from breast cancer and he was diagnosed with severe cancer, initially intending it as a cycle of farewell songs.
