Recent guests in the WFMT studios, Cantus presents a collection of songs that what it means to connect in the modern world on their fourth release on Signum Classics. The program reflects upon the tension between technology and human longing for genuine in-person interaction. Citing the documentary Social Dilemma as an inspiration, ensemble bass Chris Foss says “the digital revolution has come with unforeseen consequences … the easier it becomes to communicate with everyone on earth, the increasingly isolated we feel.” With music spanning Beethoven to Arcade Fire, the album includes premiere recordings of works by Libby Larsen, Gabriel Kahane, and Rosephayne Powell.
Alone Together offers a musical hug to anyone needing a reminder that hope persists even in challenging times, showcasing a diverse mix of composers, moods, and styles. I’ll be listening to this album for years to come.
Tracklist
Don MacDonald: When the Earth Stands Still
Libby Larsen: You, I. You, here…now…
Arcade Fire: “Deep Blue”
Libby Larsen: You, II. You, now…know
Ludwig van Beethoven: Gesang der Mönche
Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel: “A Most Peculiar Man”
Libby Larsen: You, III. You, know…who, are
Benj Pasek & Justin Paul: “You Will Be Found”
Alberto Cortez: Camina Siempre Adelante
John Lennon & Paul McCartney: “She’s Leaving Home”
Libby Larsen: You, IV. You, here…need
Laura Mvula: She
Gabriel Kahane: Coffee with Borges
Camille Saint-Saëns: Calme des Nuits
Jeff Beal: Beneath Thin Blanket
Libby Larsen: You, V. You, here…are know, love
Sharon Durant: Chinese Proverb
Rosephanye Powell: When We Sing
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