Ruiz Venus & Adonis - george Herbert Grace Davidson - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Venus & Adonis is the premiere recording of the eponymous song cycle by Billboard-charting composer Rodrigo Ruiz. Released to celebrate William Shakespeare’s 460th anniversary, this album is a tribute to the poet’s unmatched inspiration. When the composition was finished in 2020, Venus & Adonis became the first song cycle known to be written by a Mexican composer, as well as the only known song cycle (in English or otherwise) set entirely to Shakespeare's texts. Despite the newness of the cycle, the music lacks no lyricism and will gladden singers, pianists, artistic directors and all those longing to perform and programme such lyrical and well-crafted music. These seventeen songs, performed by British duo Grace Davidson (soprano) and George Herbert (piano), exemplify the enormous variety of expression that Ruiz is able to conjure in his writing, making of Venus & Adonis a truly exciting and refreshing addition to the art song tradition —one that will touch audiences and musicians alike.

Tracklist

1. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: I. a Thousand Honey Secrets
2. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Ii. Frosty In Desire
3. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Iii. This Countless Debt
4. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Iv. a Spirit All of Fire
5. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: V. No More of Love
6. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Vi. the Pleasant Fountains
7. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Vii. Give Me My Hand
8. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Viii. So He Will Kiss Her Still
9. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Ix. In Earth or Heaven?
10. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: X. Bestowed In Vain
11. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Xi. a Churlish Swine
12. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Xii. Good Night
13. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Xiii. Confounded In the Dark
14. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Xiv. the Gentle Lark
15. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Xv. the Foul Boar S Conquest
16. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Xvi. Two Lamps Burnt Out
17. Venus & Adonis, R. 10: Xvii. My Sweet Love S Flower

Label: Signum Classics | Origin: Holland