Title: Man Abroad Artist: Marcus Farnsworth Label: Resonus Classics Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 5060262793916 Genre: Classical Artists Release Date: 2025-02-21 Number of Discs: 1
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.
Tracks: 1.1 Brother Abroad~My Lord Archbishop, Walter 1.2 Brother Abroad~Despite such violence 1.3 Brother Abroad~Here I am trusted 1.4 Brother Abroad~The Lord has granted me 1.5 Brother Abroad~And now, as I come to Pynnore 1.6 Brother Abroad~You join in our procession around the church 1.7 Rites Observed for solo French horn 1.8 Rossa for solo flute 1.9 Children of Adam~The Mystic Trumpeter 1.10 Children of Adam~As Adam 1.11 Children of Adam~We two, how long we were fooled 1.12 Children of Adam~When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom’d 1.13 Children of Adam~Joy, shipmate, Joy! 1.14 Chainless Soul~The Old Stoic 1.15 Chainless Soul~Methinks this heart should rest awhile 1.16 Chainless Soul~Fall, leaves fall 1.17 Chainless Soul~No coward soul is mine
