ABC Classics (Firm)
Description
Perfect for Mothers' Day, Songs My Mother Taught Me is a compelling collection of music for, by, and about mothers. Some of opera's favourite mothers find a place alongside tender contributions such as Schubert's Ave Maria, or Brahms' Lullaby. Motherhood can bring out powerful emotions, and this release touches on them all: Mozart's commanding Queen of the Night contrasts with the poignancy of Górecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, where the text...