Two compositions on the album, 'Those Who Loved Medusa' and 'In the Rear View Mirror, Now', expand the traditional voice-and-piano format by adding organ and orchestral percussion.
Performer Biography
Pianist Carol Rosenberger, who performs on this album, has a four-decade concert career, over 30 recordings, and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Cultural Impact
The album's production and release coincide with the rise of the 'Me Too' movement, with the piece 'Those Who Loved Medusa' directly addressing themes of sexual abuse and misogyny.
Composer Biography
Before becoming a composer, Mark Abel was a performing musician and a foreign affairs journalist, which contributes to his keen observation of social and political affairs.
Performer Biography
Grammy Award-winning soprano Hila Plitmann, featured on this album, is known for her musicianship and expertise in performing challenging new compositions, having worked with many leading conductors and orchestras.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mark Abel, the composer, is noted for being profoundly attuned to contemporary social and political realities, examining and illuminating them in his music and lyrics.
Composer Biography
Mark Abel is a musical polymath who draws on a wide range of genres, including rock and jazz, to create his unique stylistic fusion within a classical context.
