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Bussey: A Man Abroad

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Details

Composer
Martin Bussey
Artist
Marcus Farnsworth, Alison Rose, Libby Burgess, Emma Halnan, George Strivens, Stephen Burke
Format
CD
Label
Resonus Classics
Released
Feb 21, 2025
Catalog #
RES10350
UPC
5060262793916

About

In A Brother Abroad, Martin Bussey's rich compositional voice vividly brings to life the fascinating figure of Peter of Bologna, a fourteenth-century Franciscan bishop. This compelling new recording showcases baritone Marcus Farnsworth, soprano Alison Rose, and an ensemble led by pianist Libby Burgess, alongside Emma Halnan, George Strivens (French horn), and Stephen Burke . The text, written by Anthony Pinching, draws on historical sources, and Bussey's music deftly balances moments of spirituality, political intrigue, and celebration. This album also features songs cycles A Chainless Soul and Children of Adam with texts by Emily Bronte and Walt Whitman respectively, and highlights Bussey's flair for dramatic storytelling and his deep connection to English song, cementing his reputation as a distinctive contemporary voice.

Tracklist 17 tracks

  1. 1 No. 1. My Lord Archbishop, Walter 04:29
    Track
    1
    Title
    No. 1. My Lord Archbishop, Walter
    Duration
    04:29
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Emma Halnan, George Strivens, Stephen Burke
  2. 2 No. 2. Despite Such Violence 04:00
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 2. Despite Such Violence
    Duration
    04:00
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Emma Halnan
  3. 3 No. 3. Here I Am Trusted 04:28
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 3. Here I Am Trusted
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Emma Halnan, George Strivens, Stephen Burke
  4. 4 No. 4. The Lord Has Granted Me 05:43
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 4. The Lord Has Granted Me
    Duration
    05:43
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Emma Halnan, George Strivens, Stephen Burke
  5. 5 No. 5. An Now, As I Come to Pynnore 02:29
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 5. An Now, As I Come to Pynnore
    Duration
    02:29
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Emma Halnan, George Strivens, Stephen Burke
  6. 6 No. 6. You Join in Our Procession Around the Church 03:05
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 6. You Join in Our Procession Around the Church
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Emma Halnan, George Strivens, Stephen Burke
  7. 7 The Rites Observed 06:59
    Track
    7
    Title
    The Rites Observed
    Duration
    06:59
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    George Strivens
  8. 8 La rossa 08:36
    Track
    8
    Title
    La rossa
    Duration
    08:36
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Emma Halnan
  9. 9 No. 1. The Mystic Trumpeter 03:33
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 1. The Mystic Trumpeter
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Libby Burgess
  10. 10 No. 2. As Adam 01:31
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 2. As Adam
    Duration
    01:31
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Libby Burgess
  11. 11 No. 3. We Two, How Long We Were Fooled 02:56
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 3. We Two, How Long We Were Fooled
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Libby Burgess
  12. 12 No. 4. When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed 02:40
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 4. When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Libby Burgess
  13. 13 No. 5. Joy, Shipmate, Joy! 01:29
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 5. Joy, Shipmate, Joy!
    Duration
    01:29
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Marcus Farnsworth, Libby Burgess
  14. 14 No. 1. The Old Stoic 02:27
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 1. The Old Stoic
    Duration
    02:27
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Alison Rose, Libby Burgess
  15. 15 No. 2. Methinks This Heart Should Rest Awhile 03:41
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 2. Methinks This Heart Should Rest Awhile
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Alison Rose, Libby Burgess
  16. 16 No. 3. Fall, Leaves Fall 02:53
    Track
    16
    Title
    No. 3. Fall, Leaves Fall
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Alison Rose, Libby Burgess
  17. 17 No. 4. No Coward Soul 05:59
    Track
    17
    Title
    No. 4. No Coward Soul
    Duration
    05:59
    Composer
    Martin Bussey
    Performer
    Alison Rose, Libby Burgess