Martin Bussey, Marcus Farnsworth – Bussey: A Brother Abroad (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:07:05 minutes | 2,17 GB | Genre: Classical
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In A Brother Abroad, Martin Bussey’s rich compositional voice vividly brings to life the fascinating figure of Peter of Bologna, a fourteenth-century Franciscan bishop. This compelling new recording showcases baritone Marcus Farnsworth, soprano Alison Rose, and an ensemble led by pianist Libby Burgess, alongside Emma Halnan (flute), George Strivens (french horn), and Stephen Burke (percussion). The text, written by Anthony Pinching, draws on historical sources, and Bussey’s music deftly balances moments of spirituality, political intrigue, and celebration.
This album also features songs cycles A Chainless Soul and Children of Adam with texts by Emily Brontë and Walt Whitman respectively, and highlights Bussey’s flair for dramatic storytelling and his deep connection to English song, cementing his reputation as a distinctive contemporary voice.
Tracklist:
1-01. Marcus Farnsworth – A Brother Abroad: I. My Lord Archbishop, Walter (04:29)
1-02. Marcus Farnsworth – A Brother Abroad: II. Despite Such Violence (04:01)
1-03. Marcus Farnsworth – A Brother Abroad: III. Here I Am Trusted (04:28)
1-04. Marcus Farnsworth – A Brother Abroad: IV. The Lord Has Granted Me (05:43)
1-05. Marcus Farnsworth – A Brother Abroad: V. An Now, As I Come to Pynnore (02:29)
1-06. Marcus Farnsworth – A Brother Abroad: You Join in Our Procession Around the Church (03:05)
1-07. George Strivens – The Rites Observed (06:59)
1-08. Emma Hanlan – La Rossa (08:36)
1-09. Marcus Farnsworth – Children of Adam: I. The Mystic Trumpeter (03:33)
1-10. Marcus Farnsworth – Children of Adam: II. As Adam (01:31)
1-11. Marcus Farnsworth – Children of Adam: III. We Two, How Long We Were Fooled (02:56)
1-12. Marcus Farnsworth – Children of Adam: IV. When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed (02:40)
1-13. Marcus Farnsworth – Children of Adam: V. Joy, shipmate, Joy! (01:29)
1-14. Alison Rose – A Chainless Soul: I. The Old Stoic (02:27)
1-15. Alison Rose – A Chainless Soul: II. Methinks This Heart Should Rest Awhile (03:41)
1-16. Alison Rose – A Chainless Soul: III. Fall, leaves fall (02:53)
1-17. Alison Rose – A Chainless Soul: IV. No Coward Soul (05:59)