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Amidst the Shades

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Composer
Benjamin Britten, John Danyel, John Dowland, Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Robert Johnson, Deborah Pritchard
Artist
Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro Brinkmann
Format
SACD
Label
BIS
Released
Mar 06, 2026
Catalog #
BIS-2698
UPC
7318599926988

About

Soprano Ruby Hughes, celebrated for the profound "understanding and stylishness" (Gramophone) she brings to her artistry, has a distinguished discography of recitals showcasing the exquisite beauty of her voice. She is particularly known for her carefully curated programs that weave together works from diverse eras. In Amidst the Shades, Hughes reunites with gambist Mime Yamahiro Brinkmann and lutenist Jonas Nordberg. The same inspiring sonic constellation contributed to the success of Heroines of Love and Loss (BIS-2248). This new recital explores their shared passion for Elizabethan music, which served as the catalyst for the program's creation. The contemplative and melancholic songs of John Dowland form the foundation, leading to works by Robert Johnson and John Danyel, interwoven with Purcell's intimate vocal pieces. Seeking to further enrich the repertoire for lute and voice, Hughes commissioned new works from Errollyn Wallen and Deborah Pritchard, setting texts by William Shakespeare. She also obtained permission from Cheryl Frances-Hoad to arrange one of her existing compositions for this unique ensemble. Amidst the Shades promises a recital brimming with nuanced expression and delicate sonic colors.

Tracklist 23 tracks

  1. 1 Book of Songs, Book 1: Come again, sweet love doth now invite 04:13
    Track
    1
    Title
    Book of Songs, Book 1: Come again, sweet love doth now invite
    Duration
    04:13
    Composer
    John Dowland
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  2. 2 Book of Songs, Book 1: Can she excuse my wrongs 02:22
    Track
    2
    Title
    Book of Songs, Book 1: Can she excuse my wrongs
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    John Dowland
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  3. 3 Book of Songs, Book 3: Time stands still 04:45
    Track
    3
    Title
    Book of Songs, Book 3: Time stands still
    Duration
    04:45
    Composer
    John Dowland
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  4. 4 Book of Songs, Book 2: Flow, my tears, fall from your springs 04:27
    Track
    4
    Title
    Book of Songs, Book 2: Flow, my tears, fall from your springs
    Duration
    04:27
    Composer
    John Dowland
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  5. 5 Lord Strange's March, P. 65 01:39
    Track
    5
    Title
    Lord Strange's March, P. 65
    Duration
    01:39
    Composer
    John Dowland
    Performer
    Jonas Nordberg
  6. 6 Mrs. Winter's Jump, P. 55 01:32
    Track
    6
    Title
    Mrs. Winter's Jump, P. 55
    Duration
    01:32
    Composer
    John Dowland
    Performer
    Jonas Nordberg
  7. 7 Care-charming sleep 03:46
    Track
    7
    Title
    Care-charming sleep
    Duration
    03:46
    Composer
    Robert Johnson
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  8. 8 Where the bee sucks 01:20
    Track
    8
    Title
    Where the bee sucks
    Duration
    01:20
    Composer
    Robert Johnson
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  9. 9 Full fathom five 02:52
    Track
    9
    Title
    Full fathom five
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Robert Johnson
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  10. 10 Last Will and Testament 05:41
    Track
    10
    Title
    Last Will and Testament
    Duration
    05:41
    Composer
    Antony Holborne
    Performer
    Jonas Nordberg
  11. 11 I. Griefe keepe within 02:41
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Griefe keepe within
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    John Danyel
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  12. 12 II. Drop not mine eies 02:45
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Drop not mine eies
    Duration
    02:45
    Composer
    John Danyel
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  13. 13 III. Have all our passions 02:44
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Have all our passions
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    John Danyel
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  14. 14 Loves Farewell 04:20
    Track
    14
    Title
    Loves Farewell
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    Tobias Hume
    Performer
    Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  15. 15 Amidst the shades and cool refreshing streams, Z. 355 03:54
    Track
    15
    Title
    Amidst the shades and cool refreshing streams, Z. 355
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  16. 16 O solitude, my sweetest choice, Z. 406 06:18
    Track
    16
    Title
    O solitude, my sweetest choice, Z. 406
    Duration
    06:18
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  17. 17 Welcome to all the pleasures, Z. 339, "Ode on St. Cecilia's Day": Here the deities approve 03:37
    Track
    17
    Title
    Welcome to all the pleasures, Z. 339, "Ode on St. Cecilia's Day": Here the deities approve
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  18. 18 Pausanius, the Betrayer of his Country, Z. 585: No. 1. Sweeter than roses 03:35
    Track
    18
    Title
    Pausanius, the Betrayer of his Country, Z. 585: No. 1. Sweeter than roses
    Duration
    03:35
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  19. 19 Corpus Christi Carol (arr. J. Nordberg for voice, lute and viola da gamba) 03:09
    Track
    19
    Title
    Corpus Christi Carol (arr. J. Nordberg for voice, lute and viola da gamba)
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Benjamin Britten
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  20. 20 The Shadow of My Sorrow 03:00
    Track
    20
    Title
    The Shadow of My Sorrow
    Duration
    03:00
    Composer
    Errollyn Wallen
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  21. 21 I. How should I your true love know 02:10
    Track
    21
    Title
    I. How should I your true love know
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Deborah Pritchard
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  22. 22 2 Shakespeare Songs: No. 2. They bore him barefaced on a bier (arr. J. Nordberg for voice, lute and viola da gamba) 03:54
    Track
    22
    Title
    2 Shakespeare Songs: No. 2. They bore him barefaced on a bier (arr. J. Nordberg for voice, lute and viola da gamba)
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    Cheryl Frances-Hoad
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann
  23. 23 II. Will he not come again 01:55
    Track
    23
    Title
    II. Will he not come again
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Deborah Pritchard
    Performer
    Ruby Hughes, Jonas Nordberg, Mime Yamahiro-Brinkmann