Teodora Brody's latest masterpiece, Rhapsody, is a captivating 44-minute musical journey released on 1 September 2023 under the esteemed Signum Records label. This enchanting album showcases Teodora Brody's innovative approach to classical music, as she breathes new life into timeless pieces through her unique arrangements for vocals and orchestra, often in collaboration with Lee Reynolds.
The album takes the listener on a thrilling ride through a diverse range of compositions, from the evocative '2 Romanian Rhapsody, Op. 11' to the haunting beauty of 'Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight"'. Teodora Brody's arrangements of 'Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56' are equally impressive, with each of the six pieces showcasing her remarkable ability to balance traditional flair with modern sensibilities.
The album also features a stunning rendition of 'Canon and Gigue in D Major, P.37', as well as a second helping of '2 Romanian Rhapsody, Op. 11', this time in D Major. The pièce de résistance is the poignant 'Doina', arranged for vocals by Teodora Brody herself, which serves as a beautiful conclusion to this unforgettable album. With Rhapsody, Teodora Brody cements her reputation as a visionary artist, and this album is sure to delight fans of classical music and beyond.
(C) 2023 Signum Classics(P) 2023 Signum Records
Tracks
2 Romanian Rhapsody, Op. 11 (Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee Reynolds): No. 1 in A MajorGeorge Enescu, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto - Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee ReynoldsLudwig van Beethoven, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 (Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee Reynolds): No. 1, Joc cu bâtǎ. Allegro moderatoBéla Bartók, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee Reynolds): No. 2, Brâul. AllegroBéla Bartók, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee Reynolds): No. 3, Pê-loc. AndanteBéla Bartók, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 (Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee Reynolds): No. 4, Buciumeana. ModeratoBéla Bartók, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 (Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee Reynolds): No. 5, Poargǎ româneascǎ. AllegroBéla Bartók, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 (Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee Reynolds): No. 6, Mǎrunţel. AllegroBéla Bartók, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
Canon and Gigue in D Major, P.37: I. Canon - Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee ReynoldsJohann Pachelbel, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
2 Romanian Rhapsody, Op. 11 (Arr. for Vocals and Orchestra by Teodora Brody & Lee Reynolds): No. 2 in D MajorGeorge Enescu, Teodora Brody, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Zeigler
Doina - Arr. for Vocals by Teodora BrodyTraditional, Teodora Brody