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Children's Stories

Michael Sumuel (narrator), Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, ChiArts Choir, Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, Stilian Kirov

Children's Stories

Children's Stories

Michael Sumuel (narrator), Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, ChiArts Choir, Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, Stilian Kirov

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Children’s Stories features world premiere recordings of works based on beloved children’s literature by superstar classical composers Michael Abels (Frederick’s Fables for narrator and orchestra) and Augusta Read Thomas (Gwendolyn Brooks Settings for children’s choir and orchestra). Both pieces bring children’s literary narratives stunningly to life through music.

  • Release date: 10th Apr 2026
  • Label: Cedille
  • Catalogue number: CDR 90000 233
  • Length: 69 minutes

Contents and tracklist

Abels: Frederick’s Fables
Work length38:20
  • Michael Sumuel (narrator)
  • Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Stilian Kirov
I. Frederick
Track length8:07
II. The Greentail Mouse
Track length9:08
III. Theodore and the Talking Mushroom
Track length8:54
IV. Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
Track length12:11
Thomas, Augusta: Gwendolyn Brooks Settings: Pt. 1 — Live in the along
Work length5:12
  • Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, ChiArts Choir, Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus
  • Stilian Kirov
Thomas, Augusta: Gwendolyn Brooks Settings: Pt. 2 — Poetry is life distilled
Work length4:36
  • Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, ChiArts Choir, Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus
  • Stilian Kirov
Thomas, Augusta: Gwendolyn Brooks Settings: Pt. 3 — I’d keep you with me alway
Work length4:05
  • Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, ChiArts Choir, Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus
  • Stilian Kirov
Thomas, Augusta: Gwendolyn Brooks Settings: Pt. 4 — We are each other's magnitude and bond
Work length6:00
  • Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, ChiArts Choir, Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus
  • Stilian Kirov
Thomas, Augusta: Gwendolyn Brooks Settings: Pt. 5 — That clock is ticking me away!
Work length5:41
  • Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, ChiArts Choir, Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus
  • Stilian Kirov
Thomas, Augusta: Gwendolyn Brooks Settings: Pt. 6 — Shine Star Shine!
Work length5:29
  • Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, ChiArts Choir, Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus
  • Stilian Kirov
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