Jake Heggie's "Heggie: HERE/AFTER" is a profound and captivating collection of works that showcases the composer's ability to blend narrative depth with musical richness. Released on October 1, 2013, under the Pentatone label, this album spans a substantial 2 hours and 11 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that explore a variety of themes and emotions.
The album begins with "Camille Claudel, Into the Fire," a six-part suite that delves into the tumultuous life and art of the French sculptor Camille Claudel. Each movement paints a vivid picture, from the prelude to the final epilogue, culminating in a poignant visit to the Montdevergues Asylum. Following this, "Pieces of 9/11, Memories from Houston" is a deeply personal and reflective suite that commemorates the events of September 11, 2001, through the lens of personal memories and experiences.
"Soliloquy for flute and piano" offers a moment of introspection and musical elegance, while "Friendly Persuasions" pays homage to notable figures in the arts, each movement named after influential personalities. The album also features "Rise and Fall," a suite that explores themes of transformation and transcendence, and "A Question of Light," which delves into the interplay between light and shadow, both literally and metaphorically.
"Fury of Light" concludes the album with a dynamic and emotionally charged suite, ranging from fast-paced intensity to meditative reflection. Throughout "Heggie: HERE/AFTER," Jake Heggie's compositions are marked by their lyrical beauty, narrative depth, and technical virtuosity, making this album a compelling journey through the human experience.
2013 PENTATONE Music B.V.2013 PENTATONE Music B.V.
Tracks
Camille Claudel, Into the Fire: I. Prelude. RodinJake Heggie, Joyce DiDonato, Alexander String Quartet
Camille Claudel, Into the Fire: II. La ValseJake Heggie, Joyce DiDonato, Alexander String Quartet
Camille Claudel, Into the Fire: III. ShakuntalaJake Heggie, Joyce DiDonato, Alexander String Quartet
Camille Claudel, Into the Fire: IV. La Petite ChâtelaineJake Heggie, Joyce DiDonato, Alexander String Quartet
Camille Claudel, Into the Fire: V. The GossipsJake Heggie, Joyce DiDonato, Alexander String Quartet
Camille Claudel, Into the Fire: VI. L'Age MûrJake Heggie, Joyce DiDonato, Alexander String Quartet
Camille Claudel, Into the Fire: Epilogue. Jessie Lipscomb visits Camille Claudel, Montdevergues AsylumJake Heggie, Joyce DiDonato, Alexander String Quartet
Pieces of 9/11, Memories from Houston: I. Prelude. LaurenJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne, Nathan Gunn, Ekaterina Gorlova, Dawn Walker, Dawn Harms, Marc Teicholz, Emil Miland
Pieces of 9/11, Memories from Houston: II. LessonsJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne, Nathan Gunn, Dawn Walker, Dawn Harms, Marc Teicholz, Emil Miland
Pieces of 9/11, Memories from Houston: III. Phone CallsJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne, Nathan Gunn, Dawn Walker, Dawn Harms, Marc Teicholz, Emil Miland
Pieces of 9/11, Memories from Houston: IV. That Moment OnJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne, Nathan Gunn, Dawn Walker, Dawn Harms, Marc Teicholz, Emil Miland
Pieces of 9/11, Memories from Houston: V. BeyondJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne, Nathan Gunn, Ashley Traughber, Dawn Walker, Dawn Harms, Marc Teicholz, Emil Miland
Pieces of 9/11, Memories from Houston: VI. An Open BookJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne, Nathan Gunn, Ekaterina Gorlova, Ashley Traughber, Dawn Walker, Dawn Harms, Marc Teicholz
Soliloquy for flute and pianoJake Heggie, Carol Wincenc
Friendly Persuasions: I. Wanda LandowskaJake Heggie, Stephen Costello, Carol Wincenc, José González, Emil Miland
Friendly Persuasions: II. Pierre BernacJake Heggie, Stephen Costello, Carol Wincenc, José González, Emil Miland
Friendly Persuasions: III. Raymonde LinossierJake Heggie, Stephen Costello, Carol Wincenc, José González, Emil Miland
Friendly Persuasions: IV. Paul EluardJake Heggie, Stephen Costello, Carol Wincenc, José González, Emil Miland
Rise and Fall: I. Water StoneJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne
Rise and Fall: II. Incantation BowlJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne
Rise and Fall: III. Angels' WingsJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne
Rise and Fall: IV. The ShamanJake Heggie, Talise Trevigne
A Question of Light: I. The Light of CoincidencesJake Heggie, Nathan Gunn
A Question of Light: II. Eccentric FlintJake Heggie, Nathan Gunn
A Question of Light: III. Yellow Rose in a VaseJake Heggie, Nathan Gunn
A Question of Light: IV. Place de la ConcordeJake Heggie, Nathan Gunn
A Question of Light: V. El HombreJake Heggie, Nathan Gunn
A Question of Light: VI. WatchJake Heggie, Nathan Gunn
Fury of Light: I. FastJake Heggie, Carol Wincenc
Fury of Light: II. ElegyJake Heggie, Carol Wincenc
Fury of Light: III. MeditationJake Heggie, Carol Wincenc
Fury of Light: IV. Very FastJake Heggie, Carol Wincenc
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