Plachetka Adam: Songs - CD

A recording of songs by the great Antonín Dvořák, performed by bass-baritone Adam Plachetka with piano accompaniment by Gary Matthewman. Adam Plachetka is one of the most prominent Czech opera singers of today.

Tracklist

Three Modern Greek Poems, Op. 50
Koljas (Kleft's Song). Andante maestoso / Nereids (Ballad). Moderato / Parga's Lament (Heroic Song). Moderato
Gypsy Songs, Op. 55, B. 104
My song of love rings through the dusk. Moderato / Hey! How my triangle rings so delightfully. Allegro / And the woods are quiet all around. Moderato / Songs my mother taught me. Andante con moto / The string is tuned, boy, turn in the circle. Allegretto / Wide sleeves. Poco allegro / Give a cage to the hawk. Allegro
Biblical Songs, Op. 99, B. 185
Clouds and darkness are round about Him – Andantino / Lord, Thou art my refuge and my shield – Andante / Hear, O Lord, my prayer – Andante / The Lord is my shepherd – Andante / God is my shepherd! A new song I will sing – Risoluto maestoso / Hear, O God, my cry. Andante / By the rivers of Babylon. Andante / Turn Thee to me, and have mercy upon me. Andante / I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills. Andante con moto / O sing unto the Lord a new song. Allegro moderato