Sunday, January 14, 2007

An unusual debut

Normally, a young classical tenor's first album will be a recital of their core repertoire. After a few albums of opera arias, the artist may eventually release a "crossover" disc of popular music.
New England-based Stanley Wilson cuts to the chase. His first release from Con Brio is a collection of Cole Porter songs.

It's a smart move. His clear tenor shines on these selections, and he stands a chance of connecting with a much larger audience right out of the box. In the works is a follow-up disc of lieder, which we're also looking forward to.

Check out this sample from this unusual debut album.

All of You

- Ralph

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