Jonathan Dove: Sappho Sings
Fairhaven Singers, London Mozart Players, Ralph Woodward
Jonathan Dove captures the atmosphere of six fragmentary verses by the ancient Greek poet Sappho (…) with his customary skill… The London Mozart Players are committed advocates for the typically...
Jonathan Dove: Sappho Sings
Fairhaven Singers, London Mozart Players, Ralph Woodward
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Jonathan Dove captures the atmosphere of six fragmentary verses by the ancient Greek poet Sappho (…) with his customary skill… The London Mozart Players are committed advocates for the typically...
About
It’s testament to the force of Sappho’s art that, even though practically all that remains of her work is, tantalisingly, just fragments, those fragments of her work still have the power to move, intrigue and inspire us. Huge thanks to Ralph Woodward for giving me the opportunity to set Alasdair Middleton’s wonderfully immediate translations, to the London Mozart Players for their fiercely vivid playing, and to the Fairhaven Singers for making Sappho sing again with passion and love.' — Jonathan Dove
Contents and tracklist
- Fairhaven Singers, London Mozart Players
- Ralph Woodward
Awards and reviews
May 2023
Jonathan Dove captures the atmosphere of six fragmentary verses by the ancient Greek poet Sappho (…) with his customary skill… The London Mozart Players are committed advocates for the typically rhythmic, colourful score.
March 2023
I enjoyed Sappho Sings very much. The music is immaculately constructed and consistently attractive. The Fairhaven Singers give a highly accomplished performance.
