Felicity Lott, the renowned soprano, presents a captivating collection of operatic, choral, and classical pieces in her album "Summertime." Released on May 3, 2010, under The Sound Corporation label, this album is a testament to Lott's exceptional vocal prowess and versatility. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, "Summertime" is a beautifully curated journey through a variety of musical styles and compositions.
The album opens with the iconic "Summertime" from George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess," setting the tone for a rich and diverse musical experience. Lott's rendition of "Clair de Lune" is a standout track, showcasing her ability to infuse classical pieces with a sense of intimacy and warmth. Other notable tracks include "The Shepherd's Song," "Who Is Sylvia?" and "Love's Philosophy," each demonstrating Lott's mastery of different genres and styles.
Throughout the album, Lott's voice shines, whether she is performing operatic arias, choral works, or classical pieces. Her ability to convey the depth and nuance of each composition is evident in every track. "Summertime" is not just a showcase of Felicity Lott's vocal talents but also a celebration of the timeless beauty of classical and operatic music. Whether you are a longtime fan of Felicity Lott or a newcomer to her work, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
(C) 2010 Champ Hill Records
Tracks
Summertime: SummertimeFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Sure on This Shining Night: Sure on This Shining NightFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
The Shepherd's Song: The Shepherd's SongFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Clair de Lune: Clair de LuneFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal: Now Sleeps the Crimson PetalFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Who Is Sylvia?: Who Is Sylvia?Felicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Where the Bee Sucks: Where the Bee SucksFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
L'Ile Inconnue: L'Ile InconnueFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Auf dem Wasser zu Singen: Auf dem Wasser zu SingenFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Soir: SoirFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Der Nussbaum: Der NussbaumFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Meine Leibe ist GrünFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Ah Moon of My Delight: Ah Moon of My DelightFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Notre Amour: Notre AmourFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Villanelle: VillanelleFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
The Monk & His Cat: The Monk & His CatFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Go Not, Happy Days: Go Not, Happy DaysFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
To Daffodils: To DaffodilsFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Orpheus With His Lute: Orpheus With His LuteFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
The Trellis: The TrellisFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Love's Philosophy: Love's PhilosophyFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
A Brown Bird Singing: A Brown Bird SingingFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
The Lark in the Clear Air: The Lark in the Clear AirFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Sleep: SleepFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
The Tales of An Oyster: The Tales of An OysterFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
My House: My HouseFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
The Little Road to Bethlehem: The Little Road to BethlehemFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
Vespers: VespersFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson
The Lord Bless You & Keep You: The Lord Bless You & Keep YouFelicity Lott, Graham Johnson