Voice & Guitar The Chvatal/Kritzer Duo

To hear examples from the Duo's debut CD "Songs of the Americas", "In The Blue Hour" or "Classical Quitar Christmas"
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Songs of the Americas

coloratura soprano and classical guitar

Contained within the borders of North, Central and South America is a rich tradition of storytelling through song. In these songs we tell of love and life through intimate, poignant and sometimes humorous tales.

Folk songs are a tradition that can remind us of the beauty that surrounds us, the exoticism of spirit-filled nature; “I’m the girl in the woods, a girl of strange moods – spirits possess me…”, the warmth of a mother singing to her child, or of a better path to follow; “T’is a gift to be simple, t’is a gift to be free…”.

Folk songs touch our past and inspire our future.

Borrowing from the deep tradition of song, which rings throughout these Continents, Songs of the Americas highlights rarely heard, and world-premiere performances of works by living composers of the Americas.

Songs of the Americas is a blend of classically arranged folk music from Puerto Rico to Brazil, from the Civil War era Appalachian Mountains to 20^th century California.

(Featuring composers Lou Harrison, Ernesto Cordero, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Frantz Casseus and Morten Lauridsen.)

Haitianesques by Frantz Casséus
1. Fi' Nan Bois 4:37
2. Cé Grand Matin 2:20
3. Assotô 1:27
4. Jahla guitar solo by Lou Harrison 1:44
Canciones de Puerto Rico by Ernesto Cordero
5. El Viaje Definitivo 3:54
6. Cadencia 3:04
7. Madrugada 1:55
8. Cállate Silencio Mio 1:10
Two Pieces by Dusan Bogdanovic
9. Mysterious Habitats guitar solo 3:14
10. Meciendo 3:18
Obras do Brasil by Heitor Villa-Lobos
11. Prelude No. 3 guitar solo 2:48
12. Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5 5:47
13. Prelude No. 1 guitar solo 4:08
North American Folk Songs (arr. Kent Sidon)
14. T'is a Gift to Be Simple 1:38
15. Come All Ye Fair and Tender Maidens 4:18
16. The Water is Wide 2:39
17. Dirait-On by Morten Lauridsen 4:29
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In The Blue Hour

Janet Chvatal & Scott Kritzer with Symphony Orchestra

Some of the most moving and unforgettable moments in all of music can be found in the fertile world of Opera. It's simple melodies and poetry unlock our souls, connecting us to our deepest emotions and to those things we hold most dear.

Timeless, authentic recordings and performances of Opera exist because of artists who are true masters of this genre - Karajan, Muti, Mesplé, Van Dam, Caballé, Terfel, Pavarotti, Freni, Moffo… just to name a few. It is with great respect to these artists that we present new versions of arias and duets for voice and guitar in a chamber setting.

It is our hope, through these arrangements, to inspire people to seek out original recordings and experience Opera in live performance.
- Janet Chvatal and Scott Kritzer

JANET CHVATAL, coloratura soprano and SCOTT KRITZER, classical guitar performing melodies from romantic opera with the RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF MUNICH

. Nessun... from Puccini's Turandot
2. O mio babbino caro from Puccini's Gianni Schicchi
3. Prelude from Verdi's La Traviata
4. Signore Ascolta from Puccini's Turandot
5. Toreador from Bizet's Carmen
6 .Habañera from Bizet's Carmen
7. Adieu from Massanet's Manon
8. Viens, Mallika from Delibes' Lakmé
9. Berceuse from Delibes' Lakmé
10. Légende from Delibes' Lakmé
11. O Quante Volte from Bellini's I Capuletti ed I Montecchi
12. Salut! from Gounod's Faust
13. Chorus from Puccini's Madame Butterfly
14. Introduction and Barcarolle from Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann
15. ...Dorma from Puccini's Turandot
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Classical Guitar Christmas

Scott Kritzer, Classical Guitar

1. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen* 2:52
2. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear* 2:46
3. Joy to the World* 2:30
4. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing* 2:45
5. Villancio de Navidad (Christmas Carol) - Augustin Barrios Mangore 2:27
6. El Sueno de la Munequite, (The Sleep of the Little Doll) - Augustin Barrios Mangore 2:15
7. Jingle Bells* 3:14
8. Silent Night* 3:09
9. Winter's Chill - David Andrews 2:40
10. Christmas Youth - David Andrews 2:21
11. We Three Kings* 2:49
12. Away in a Manger* 2:19
13. Prelude, Cello Suite No. 1- J.S. Bach, arranged by Michael Lorimer 2:23
14. Sarabande, Cello Suite No. 1- J.S. Bach, arranged by Michael Lorimer 2:19
15. Angels We Have Heard on High/O Come, All Ye Faithful* 4:13
16. The First Noel* 2:59
17. We Wish You a Merry Christmas* 1:55
18. Silent Night* (bonus track with coloratura soprano Janet Chvatal) 3:06
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