I dwell in Possibility
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Acclaimed soprano Cherie Caluda gives captivating performances of songs by John Musto, Larry Alan Smith, and Juliana Hall.

It won’t take long for the listener to realize that all 27 songs on this recording feature distinguished American women poets. Within this recording, you will hear the poetry of Dorothy Parker, Emily Dickinson, Didi Balle, Tess Gallagher, Edna St. Vincent Millay and Elizabeth Bishop. Their words, masterfully set by composers John Musto, Larry Alan Smith and Juliana Hall, will console, inspire and even amuse. An added bonus is that the composers all accompany soprano Cherie Caluda on their works. Ms. Caluda, a faculty artist at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford, has established herself as a champion interpreter of contemporary works with her beautiful voice and stunning technique. A graduate of Eastman and Loyola College and the Academy of Vocal Arts, she is a captivating artist who brings the words of the poets to life on this recording.
Contents:
John Musto, composer
Enough Rope
Cherie Caluda, soprano; John Musto, piano

Larry Alan Smith, composer
Emily Dickinson Songs
Cherie Caluda, soprano; Larry Alan Smith, piano

John Musto, composer
Penelope
Cherie Caluda, soprano; John Musto, piano

Larry Alan Smith, composer
A Slash of Blue! A sweep of Gray!
Cherie Caluda, soprano; Larry Alan Smith, piano

John Musto, composer
I Stop Writing the Poem
Cherie Caluda, soprano; John Musto, piano

John Musto, composer
Lament
Cherie Caluda, soprano; John Musto, piano

Juliana Hall, composer
Sonnet, from Night Dances
Cherie Caluda, soprano; Juliana Hall, piano

Review:
“This is simply a terrific program of contemporary American art song. …Cherie Caluda sounds terrific from beginning to end. …This is a must…” (American Record Guide)