Song of the Black Swan
Jonathan Keeble (flute), Ann Yeung (harp), Masumi Rostad (viola), Aletheia Duo
This recording presents works for flute and harp that seamlessly arc between the natural world and the human spirit, serving as reminders of the fragility of the environment and the ability to perceive and affect it. As the Aletheia Duo, flutist Jonathan Keeble and harpist Ann Yeung share a passion for bringing the creative possibilities of the music of this time to their audiences and have inspired critics to describe their evocative performances as having "lyricism, and above all, magic." This passion balances their commitment to reinterpreting contemporary and historic compositions for flute and harp with verve, sensitivity, and enthusiasm. Individually recognized as leading performers and exceptional pedagogues, they have been performing together since 2002. They are both on the faculty of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Taheke | Gareth Farr | Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp |
| Shining River | Shafer Mahoney | Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp |
| Fantasia Andina | César Vivanco,composer | Jonathan Keeble, flute |
| Haiku for the Harp | McDonald/Rollo | Ann Yeung, harp |
| Night Soliloquy | Kent Kennan | Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp |
| Chaparral | Reynold Tharp | Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp |
| Sonate | Claude Debussy | Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp, Masumi Per Rostad, viola |
| In a Landscape | John Cage | Ann Yeung, harp |
| O canto do cysne negro | Heitor Villa-Lobos | Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp |
| Tagen letter, Op. 41 | Carl Nielsen | Jonathan Keeble, flute, Ann Yeung, harp |
Reviews
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"The playing is finished and the sound is marvelous. It particularly suits the Debussy; this is my new favorite recording."
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