LoginJohn Adams - El Nino / Hunt-Lieberson, Upshaw, W. White, Nagano
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To clear up one thing first: this is not about the El Niño weather system that hits the western Pacific every few years. Instead, this is a rather beautifully done Nativity Oratorio by John Adams, filled with his trademark dancing minimalist rhythms and tuneful melodies. The text is in Spanish, English, and Latin, and comes from both New World and Old World sources, all centering on the birth of Christ. Particular kudos must go to the three principals: Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, mezzo-soprano; Dawn Upshaw, soprano; and Willard White, baritone. Even though there are moments when White's baritone threatens to dominate, they aren't
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Manufacturer: Nonesuch
Release date: 28 August 2001
EAN: 0075597963427 UPC: 075597963427
Release date: 28 August 2001
EAN: 0075597963427 UPC: 075597963427
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