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Birds of Paradise

Contemporary Spiritual Contemplative Exotic Uplifting
$15.99

Details

Composer
Reena Esmail, Angelica Negron, Henriette Renie
Artist
Ember, Emily Levin, Julia Choi, Christine Lamprea
Format
CD
Label
Azica Records
Released
Sep 12, 2025
Catalog #
ACD-71383
UPC
787867138328

About

In the discussion on women and classical music, perhaps no other instrument draws such a strong association with feminine stereotypes as the harp. Once the instrument of choice for respectable young ladies, it was considered suitable for the domestic sphere and the world of private salons. And yet, as the harp made it's way out of the home and into the concert hall, it's publicity was championed by male performers, playing the music of male composers. Often overlooked are the women-performers and composers alike-who revolutionized the instrument and gave it a solo voice. Birds of Paradise celebrates the artistic voices of women as both performers and creators. This album showcases living composers Reena Esmail and Angelica Negron and legendary harpist and composer Henriette Renie. Featured works include Renie's Trio, the first major work written for this combination of instruments, alongside the world premiere recording of Negron's Ave del paraiso and the first recording of Esmail's Saans as arranged for harp, violin, and cello. Listeners are invited to experience this dynamic sound world, full of color and warmth, created and performed by women.

Tracklist 6 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro risoluto 10:10
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro risoluto
    Duration
    10:10
    Composer
    Henriette Renié
    Ensemble
    Ember
  2. 2 II. Scherzo: Vivace scherzando 06:00
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Vivace scherzando
    Duration
    06:00
    Composer
    Henriette Renié
    Ensemble
    Ember
  3. 3 III. Andante 07:27
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Andante
    Duration
    07:27
    Composer
    Henriette Renié
    Ensemble
    Ember
  4. 4 IV. Finale: Allegro 06:13
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro
    Duration
    06:13
    Composer
    Henriette Renié
    Ensemble
    Ember
  5. 5 Saans (version for violin, cello and harp) 08:59
    Track
    5
    Title
    Saans (version for violin, cello and harp)
    Duration
    08:59
    Composer
    Reena Esmail
    Ensemble
    Ember
  6. 6 Ave del paraiso 09:09
    Track
    6
    Title
    Ave del paraiso
    Duration
    09:09
    Composer
    Angélica Negrón
    Ensemble
    Ember