The composers on this recording aimed to explore the psyche and circumstances of all Americans through their songs and choice of poets.
Album & Artwork
This album was born from a casual conversation between baritone Thomas Hampson and Cedille Records' President James Ginsburg about recording Chicago-based song composers.
Composer Biography
Florence Price, known as the first African-American woman to have an orchestral piece played by a major American orchestra, moved to Chicago after racial incidents in 1927, leading to a burst of compositional creativity.
Composer Biography
Ernst Bacon, a Chicago-born composer, created over 250 songs, numerous symphonies, operas, and other musical works, and was largely self-taught in composition.
Performer Biography
Thomas Hampson, America's foremost baritone, has sung over 80 opera roles, has a discography of more than 170 albums, and was appointed the New York Philharmonic's first Artist-in-Residence.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October 2017, January 2018, and June 2018 in Anne & Howard Gottlieb Hall at the Merit School of Music in Chicago, IL.
Cultural Impact
The Hampsong Foundation, founded by baritone Thomas Hampson, promotes intercultural dialogue and understanding through the art of song, and all proceeds from this album support its educational projects.
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