Nor is it a 'woman's' album, even though the composers are women.
What's more, the album totals sixty-seven minutes of material, far more than a typical popular album might.īut, then, this isn't typical popular material, either. The other soloists are equally impressive and the whole affair is lovely, with perhaps Jennifer Higdon's work standing out the most for its serious intent and accessible feel. Collins sounding the same as ever, too, her voice perhaps a touch huskier but no less distinctive and expressive. The music itself is touching, pensive, contemplative, and inspiring by turns and easily bears repeat listening.
Downes, as always, shows extreme care in nuance and suggestion, with playing that is at once tender yet strong and moving. 'All the Pretty Little Horses,' with Ifetayo Ali-Landing & The Girls of Musicality (traditional, arr. 'Rainbow' (by Abbey Lincoln/Melba Liston)22. 'What Lips My Lips Have Kissed' (2014 by Georgia Scitt)21. Released to coincide with Women’s History Month, the disc includes music from Florence Price and Jennifer Higdon, to Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins. Holes in the Sky Pianist Lara Downes describes her new album, Holes in the Sky, as a collaboration with a constellation of women who inspire her to the moon and back. 'Aghavni (Doves)' (2009 by Mary Kouyoumdjian)20.
'Just for a Thrill,' with Alicia Hall Moran (1936 by Lil Hardin Armstrong)19. 'Blue Piece,' with Rachel Barton Pine (2010 by Libby Larsen)17. 'Music Pink and Blue' (2018 by Elena Ruehr)15. 'Arrorro Mi Nina,' with Magos Herrera (traditional, arr. 'Notes of Gratitude' (2017 by Jennifer Higdon)13. 'Favorite Colour' (1965 by Joni Mitchell)12. 'Farther from the Heart,' with Hila Plitmann (2016 by Eve Beglarian/Jane Bowles)11. 'Morning on the Limpopo Matlou Women' (2005 by Paola Prestini)10. 'Venus Projection' (1990 by Paula Kimper)9.
'Willow Weep for Me' (1932 by Ann Ronell)8. 'Don't Explain,' with Leyla McCalla (1944 by Billie holiday)7. 'Ellis Island,' with Simone Dinnerstein (1981 by Meredith Monk)6. 'Dream Variation,' with Rhiannon Giddens (1959 by Margaret Bonds/Langston Hughes)5. 'A Tide of Living Water' (2010 by Clarice Assad)4. 'Albatross,' with Judy Collins (1967 by Judy Collins)3. And she's assisted in her efforts by an assortment of popular and talented female musicians, including singer/songwriter Judy Collins, violinist Rachel Barton Pine, pianist Simone Dinnerstein, singer/instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens, cellist Ifetayo Ali-Landing, jazz singer/songwriter Magos Herrera, classical and folk musician Leyla McCalla, singer/songwriter/actress Hila Plitmann, mezzo-soprano Alicia Hall Moran, and the urban youth vocal ensemble Girls of Musicality.Here's a rundown on the selections:1. Like her previous discs, her new album, 'Holes in the Sky,' involves a central theme, this time music by contemporary women artists. Sony/Tritone Music Portrait 2.' I want real things-live people to take hold of-to see-and talk to-music that makes holes in the sky-I want to love as hard as I can.' -Georga O'KeefeIt's always a pleasure to welcome another album from American pianist Lara Downes.
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