Songs For Coloratura Soprano
1. Whilst Alexis Lay Press'd (Dryden) (2:51)
Performed live by Jennifer Zetlan, David Shimoni/piano.
2. Cleopatra (Ellison/Akhmatova) (4:04)
Performed live by Elizabeth Futral.
3. Philomel (text: Justine F. Chen) (15 min.)
Performed live: Jennifer Zetlan & David Shimoni/pno
I. Introduction (0:53)
II. Tereus Meets Philomel (02:44)
III. Philomel Meets Tereus (05:04)
IV. Procne Rescues Philomel (03:25 )--
V. Tereus Chases the Sisters (03:07)
Photo Credit: Steven Laxton.
JUSTINE F. CHEN
COMPOSER AND VIOLINIST
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