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The Time of Our Singing - Opera in Three Acts

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Details

Composer
Kris Defoort
Artist
Claron McFadden, Mark S. Doss, Simon Bailey, Levy Sekgapane, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
Format
CD
Label
Fuga Libera
Released
Oct 18, 2024
Catalog #
FUG837
UPC
5400439008373

About

The Time of Our Singing, Kris Defoort's fourth opera, after The Woman Who Walked into Doors (2001), House of the Sleeping Beauties (2009) and Daral Shaga (2014), is the climax and culmination of twenty years of operatic composition. Richard Powers' novel contains themes that have always been important to the composer and gave him the opportunity to explore the history of Western music and jazz. It is fascinating to see how Power's poignant characters have found their musical and scenic incarnation in this work. Each of Kris Defoort's operas is an infinitely valuable account of our times and of the human condition today. Each of his works is a joyful, profound and intense combination of music and life. Bernard Foccroulle

Tracklist 22 tracks

  1. 1 Ouverture 03:31
    Track
    1
    Title
    Ouverture
    Duration
    03:31
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  2. 2 Act I Scene 1: Easter 1939 (Joey, Delia, Jonah, David, William) 19:39
    Track
    2
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: Easter 1939 (Joey, Delia, Jonah, David, William)
    Duration
    19:39
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Peter Brathwaite, Claron McFadden, Levy Sekgapane, Simon Bailey, Mark Doss, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  3. 3 Act I Scene 2: Nest (Joey, Delia, Jonah, David) 08:38
    Track
    3
    Title
    Act I Scene 2: Nest (Joey, Delia, Jonah, David)
    Duration
    08:38
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Peter Brathwaite, Claron McFadden, Levy Sekgapane, Simon Bailey, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  4. 4 Act I Scene 3: The World is Ending (Joey, Delia, Jonah, David, William) 13:57
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act I Scene 3: The World is Ending (Joey, Delia, Jonah, David, William)
    Duration
    13:57
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Peter Brathwaite, Claron McFadden, Levy Sekgapane, Simon Bailey, Mark Doss, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  5. 5 Act I Scene 4: The School of Life (Joey, Delia, Jonah, David, Ruth) 07:32
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: The School of Life (Joey, Delia, Jonah, David, Ruth)
    Duration
    07:32
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Peter Brathwaite, Claron McFadden, Levy Sekgapane, Simon Bailey, Abigail Abraham, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  6. 6 Act I Scene 5: The School of Music (Joey, Jonah, David) 06:01
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act I Scene 5: The School of Music (Joey, Jonah, David)
    Duration
    06:01
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Peter Brathwaite, Levy Sekgapane, Simon Bailey, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  7. 7 Act II Scene 6: Ashes to Ashes (Ruth, David) 01:30
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act II Scene 6: Ashes to Ashes (Ruth, David)
    Duration
    01:30
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Abigail Abraham, Simon Bailey, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  8. 8 Act II Scene 7: Resuming Life (Jonah, Joey) 02:57
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act II Scene 7: Resuming Life (Jonah, Joey)
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Levy Sekgapane, Peter Brathwaite, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  9. 9 Act II Scene 8: Bliss (Jonah, Joey) 04:21
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act II Scene 8: Bliss (Jonah, Joey)
    Duration
    04:21
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Levy Sekgapane, Peter Brathwaite, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  10. 10 Act II Scene 9: An Education (Lisette, Jonah) 05:12
    Track
    10
    Title
    Act II Scene 9: An Education (Lisette, Jonah)
    Duration
    05:12
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Lilly Jørstad, Levy Sekgapane, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  11. 11 Act II Scene 10: Christmas 1962 (Ruth, Jonah, David) 04:24
    Track
    11
    Title
    Act II Scene 10: Christmas 1962 (Ruth, Jonah, David)
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Abigail Abraham, Levy Sekgapane, Simon Bailey, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  12. 12 Act II Scene 11: One Day (Jonah, Lisette) 03:09
    Track
    12
    Title
    Act II Scene 11: One Day (Jonah, Lisette)
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Levy Sekgapane, Lilly Jørstad, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  13. 13 Act II Scene 12: Watts Recorded (Jonah, Joey) 04:27
    Track
    13
    Title
    Act II Scene 12: Watts Recorded (Jonah, Joey)
    Duration
    04:27
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Levy Sekgapane, Peter Brathwaite, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  14. 14 Act II Scene 13: Ruth and Robert (Ruth, Joey) 02:57
    Track
    14
    Title
    Act II Scene 13: Ruth and Robert (Ruth, Joey)
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Abigail Abraham, Peter Brathwaite, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  15. 15 Act II Scene 14: A Way Out (Jonah, Joey) 07:10
    Track
    15
    Title
    Act II Scene 14: A Way Out (Jonah, Joey)
    Duration
    07:10
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Levy Sekgapane, Peter Brathwaite, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  16. 16 Act III Scene 15: Intensive Care (David, Joey) 08:05
    Track
    16
    Title
    Act III Scene 15: Intensive Care (David, Joey)
    Duration
    08:05
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Simon Bailey, Peter Brathwaite, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  17. 17 Act III Scene 16: Depression (Joey, Jonah, Ruth) 12:42
    Track
    17
    Title
    Act III Scene 16: Depression (Joey, Jonah, Ruth)
    Duration
    12:42
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Peter Brathwaite, Levy Sekgapane, Abigail Abraham, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  18. 18 Act III Scene 17: Philadelphia (William, Joey, Ruth, Jonah) 08:32
    Track
    18
    Title
    Act III Scene 17: Philadelphia (William, Joey, Ruth, Jonah)
    Duration
    08:32
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Mark Doss, Levy Sekgapane, Abigail Abraham, Peter Brathwaite, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  19. 19 Act III Scene 18: Deep River (Joey, Jonah, Ruth) 05:54
    Track
    19
    Title
    Act III Scene 18: Deep River (Joey, Jonah, Ruth)
    Duration
    05:54
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Peter Brathwaite, Levy Sekgapane, Abigail Abraham, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  20. 20 Act III Scene 19a: Our Singing (Ruth, Jonah) 07:20
    Track
    20
    Title
    Act III Scene 19a: Our Singing (Ruth, Jonah)
    Duration
    07:20
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Abigail Abraham, Levy Sekgapane, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  21. 21 Act III Scene 19b: Interlude Mark Turner 03:15
    Track
    21
    Title
    Act III Scene 19b: Interlude Mark Turner
    Duration
    03:15
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan
  22. 22 Act III Scene 20: Right back dead in the middle of it (Jonah, Joey) 08:05
    Track
    22
    Title
    Act III Scene 20: Right back dead in the middle of it (Jonah, Joey)
    Duration
    08:05
    Composer
    Kris Defoort
    Performer
    Levy Sekgapane, Peter Brathwaite, Mark Turner, Nicolas Thys, Hendrik Lasure, David Zobel, Lander Gyselinck
    Ensemble
    Children's and Youth Choirs of La Monnaie, La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kwame Ryan