Album 2008 on Signum Classics label
Classical (Contemporary)
The English composer Alec Roth's collaborations with the Indian writer Vikram Seth continue with two song cycles drawing on Chinese culture and history, featuring the tenor Mark Padmore. The programme is balanced by two pieces for solo guitar inspired by, written for and dedicated to the Mexican guitarist Morgan Szymanski.
![]() | Mark Padmore voc, ts, *1961 GB tenor vocals, album by |
![]() | Alec Roth , *1948 GB album by |
![]() | Vikram Seth , *1952 IN words by, album by |
![]() | Philippe Honoré vn, *1967 FR violin, album by |
![]() | Alison Nicholls hrp, harp, album by |
![]() | Morgan Szymanski g, guitar, album by |
Woven Design design, artwork |
Mike Hatch engineer |
John H. West producer |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Songs In Time Of War | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | ||
2 | Thoughts While Travelling At Night | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 1:33 | |
3 | Grieving For The Young Prince | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 4:06 | |
4 | The Visitor | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 2:08 | |
5 | A Fine Lady | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 5:21 | |
6 | Dreaming Of Li Bai | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 1:53 | |
7 | Moonlit Night | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 3:05 | |
8 | An Autumn Meditation | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 1:23 | |
9 | The Old Cypress Tree At The Temple Of Zhu-ge Liang | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 6:34 | |
10 | Spring Scene In Time Of War | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 1:28 | |
11 | To Wei Ba, Who Has Lived Away From The Court | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 4:03 | |
12 | Ballad Of The Army Carts | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 5:33 | |
13 | Thoughts While Travelling At Night | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 1:47 | |
14 | Canción De La Luna | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 5:53 | |
15 | Danza De La Luna | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 5:30 | |
16 | Chinese Gardens | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | ||
17 | The Tarrying Garden | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 3:03 | |
18 | The Master-Of-Nets Garden | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 3:00 | |
19 | The Gentle Waves Pavilion | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 2:29 | |
20 | The Humble Administrator’s Garden | Mark Padmore, Alec Roth, Vikram Seth, Philippe Honoré, Alison Nicholls, Morgan Szymanski | 3:12 |