This recording was made possible by the generous support of Roger Mayhew and another anonymous supporter.
Interpretation
The arrangements for this album aim to root the sound worlds of Weill and Eisler in a 'pre-war Weimar' style, while the Bach arrangement celebrates the flute and alto saxophone's mellifluous timbre.
Performer Biography
Simon Lepper, the pianist on this album, read music at King's College, Cambridge, and specializes in song accompaniment, performing extensively in venues worldwide.
Performer Biography
Christopher Purves, the baritone on this album, began his musical life as a choral scholar at King's College, Cambridge, and was later a member of the experimental rock group Harvey and the Wallbangers.
Recording & Production
The final day of recording for this album was February 23, 2022, and the news of Russia's invasion of Ukraine broke the following day, adding poignancy to the album's themes of war and refuge.
Recording & Production
The arrangements of Bach's "Ich habe genug," and the songs by Hanns Eisler and Kurt Weill on this album, were created by composers Gerard McBurney and Bertie Baigent for smaller forces.
Recording & Production
This album is the first lieder recording by Christopher Purves, a former Choral Scholar at King's College, Cambridge, and features Simon Lepper, also a graduate of King's.
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