Laura Claycomb, a Grammy winner, has sung over 75 operatic roles and is known for her versatility across baroque, classical, bel canto, and contemporary music.
Album & Artwork
The album's theme, 'opening your heart,' applies not just to love but also to the possibilities life offers through friendships, reflecting the long-standing musical partnership of the performers.
Performer Biography
Marc Teicholz, the guitarist on this album, is the first-prize winner of the 1989 International Guitar Foundation of America competition.
Instruments
The guitar used for this recording is a 1965 Jose Rubio instrument, borrowed from the Harris Guitar collection, which was originally built for British guitarist Julian Bream.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Heitor Villa-Lobos, a Brazilian composer, seamlessly blended European techniques with native Brazilian folk materials, even naming a series of works 'Bachianas Brasileiras' to reflect this fusion.
Compositional Technique
William Walton's song cycle 'Anon in Love' combines Elizabethan flavor with modern compositional elements, such as broad vocal range and using the guitar as a percussion instrument.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch, with Marc Teicholz imagining himself as Harrison Ford during the sessions.
