Show Me The Way

CDR-226-Cover-WEBShow Me The Way is a new double CD from baritone Will Liverman, pianist Jonathan King and various collaborators featuring vocal works by female American composers.  It draws on a wide range of influences from Ella Fitzgerald to Will’s mother.

There are several song cycles; some composed for the album or not previously recorded.  There’s A Sable Jubilee with music by Jasmine Barnes and text by Tesia Kwarteng.  It’s a celebration of “blackness” in various moods incorporating jazz influences into a complex tonal structure.  It’s beautifully sung by Liverman and very skilfully accompanied by King on piano. Continue reading

Topher does it again

Topher Mokrzewski does it again.  This time it’s an operatic spoof on our appalling, indeed surreal, mayor.  Aaron Dimoff sang the role of Rob Ford. Alex Beley and Tyler Fitzgerald are the Ford Nation Chorus. All the singers are part of Calgary Opera Emerging Artist Development program.

Hat tip too to Brent Bambury and the CBC.