Lesson In Love / Kate Royal

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Audio Samples

Album Summary

Performer

• Malcolm Martineau (Piano)

Composers

• English Traditional
• Unspecified
• Hugo Wolf (Composer) (1860 - 1903)
• Franz Schubert (Vienna) (1797 - 1828)
• Frank Bridge (1879 - 1941)
• Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937)
• Henri Duparc (1848 - 1933)
• Irish Traditional
• William Bolcom (Composer) (1938 - )
• Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886)
• Paolo Tosti (1846 - 1916)
• Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990)
• Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924)
• Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)
• Anonymous
• Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)
• Claude Debussy (1862 - 1918)
• Joseph Canteloube (1879 - 1957)
• Amy Beach (1867 - 1944)
• Richard Strauss (1864 - 1949)

Notes & Reviews:

A Lesson in Love tells the universal story of a love won and lost, containing beautiful and emotional German lieder and French melodies, as well as English and American songs. The album charts the journey of a young girl’s relationship, beginning with the first kiss, the thrill of a blossoming love and the joy of a love fulfilled, to finally the disappointment and anger of a relationship broken apart. It ends with the girl’s acceptance and a cheeky sense of optimism about what her future love life might hold. Kate creates her own unique song cycle – a thematic journey through the highs and lows of love, telling a story of young naivety lost as well as emotional maturity gained: feelings and experiences to which many can relate.

Kate Royal’s first two orchestral discs for EMI have been critically acclaimed. Here, she turns her attention towards a more intimate recital disc with piano. A Lesson in Love contains a mixture of well-known songs as well as some surprising rarities, with a range of song styles and languages. Kate Royal is joined by the most esteemed and respected accompanist, Malcolm Martineau, in this magnificent release.

“Kate Royal registers as a deeply emotive . . . her unutterably beautiful timbre is perfect . . . with every phrase elegantly shaped.” – Opera News

"Kate Royal's beautifully sung new album, with finely characterised piano-playing from Malcolm Martineau, ranges imaginatively across a spectrum of composers who have captured the first pangs, the heartaches and the dashed hopes that can make life such a maelstrom of emotion." -Gramophone

"Royal, with Malcolm Martineau at the piano, finds a character and colour for each of her 28 songs...William Bolcom’s gentle “Wait in” at the start and finish is well justified, and her Bridge and Britten are heartfelt, but the gem is Amy Beach’s winsome 'Ah, Love but a day!'" -Financial Times

"Royal's idea of combining songs of disparate eras and styles to tell a single love story works beautifully...[She] sings with radiant beauty and powerful emotional immediacy. If the golden warmth of her voice shows a hint of tightening when pushed on her high notes, it doesn't detract from the overall impact." -Classic FM

"An intriguingly fresh and unhackneyed programme...Kate Royal proves herself a compelling recitalist, colouring words with feeling and creating vivid atmosphere and character." -The Daily Telegraph

Notes & Reviews:

Recording information: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-).

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Works Details

Bolcom, William : Waitin for voice & piano

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 32 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Vocal

Schumann, Robert : Jemand, Op. 25 no 4

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 35 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 1840

Wolf, Hugo : Die Kleine

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 42 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Written: 03/08/1887

Liszt, Franz : Es muss ein Wunderbares sein, S 314

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 40 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Vocal
• Written: 1852

Debussy, Claude : Apparition

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 3 min. 45 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Written: 1884

Wolf, Hugo : Italienisches Liederbuch II

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 25 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Written: 04/12/1896

Wolf, Hugo : Lieder von Mörike

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 17 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Written: 03/20/1888

Schubert, Franz : Gretchen am Spinnrade, D 118

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 3 min. 28 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 10/19/1814

Schubert, Franz : Rastlose Liebe, D 138/Op 51

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 20 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Vocal
• Written: ?1815

Tosti, Francesco Paolo : Pour un baiser

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 2 min. 14 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Vocal
• Written: circa 1870-1915

Canteloube, Joseph : Chut, Chut, folksong for voice & orchestra (Chants d'Auvergne, Series 4, no 4)

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 2 min. 1 sec.
• Period Time: Modern
• Form: Vocal
• Written: 1923-1930

Bridge, Frank : Love went a-riding, for voice & piano (or orchestra), H 114

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 47 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Written: 1914

Copland, Aaron : Pastorale, song for voice & piano

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 2 min. 31 sec.
• Period Time: Modern
• Written: 1921

Beach, Amy Marcy : Browning Songs (3), Op. 44

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 2 min. 47 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic

Schumann, Robert : Lied der Braut aus dem Liebesfrühling I ("Mutter! Mutter! Glaube nicht!"), song for voice & piano (M

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 2 min. 17 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 1840

Schumann, Robert : Lied der Braut aus dem Liebesfrühling II ("Lass mich ihn am Busen hangen"), song for voice & piano (

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 29 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 1840

Ravel, Maurice : Chanson de la mariée, song for voice & piano (Mélodies popularies grecques no 1)

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 21 sec.
• Period Time: Modern
• Form: Choral
• Written: 1905-1906

Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924) : Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'été, for voice & piano or string quintet & piano (La Bonne chanson

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 2 min. 32 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Written: 1892-1894

Strauss, Richard : Hochzeitlich Lied ("Lass Akaziendüfte schaukeln"), song for voice & piano, Op. 37/6 (TrV 187/6)

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 3 min. 52 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Written: 1898

Duparc, Henri : Extase

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 3 min. 7 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Written: 1874

Brahms, Johannes : Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 49 :: Am Sonntag Morgen zierlich angethan, Op. 49/1

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 14 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 1864-1868

Schubert, Franz : Refrainlieder (4), D 866/Op. 95

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 2 min. 39 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: ?1826

Schubert, Franz : Du liebst mich nicht, D 756

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 3 min. 34 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 07/1822

Traditional, English : O Waly, Waly, folk song

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 3 min. 34 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Written: circa 1765

Wolf, Hugo : Italienisches Liederbuch II

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 12 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Form: Vocal
• Written: 04/29/1896

Copland, Aaron : Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson :: no 5. Heart, we will forget him!

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 2 min. 8 sec.
• Period Time: Modern
• Form: Vocal
• Written: 1949-1950

Traditional, Irish : Londonderry Air (Danny Boy), folk song

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 3 min. 13 sec.
• Period Time: Renaissance
• Form: Vocal
• Written: by 1855

Anonymous : I Will Walk With My Love for voice & piano

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 41 sec.
• Form: Vocal

Bolcom, William : Waitin for voice & piano

• Performer: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Running Time: 1 min. 32 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Vocal

Unspecified : Untitled CD-ROM Track

• Notes: Potton Hall, Suffolk (2010-04-18_2010-04-19&2010-)
• Period Time: Modern