Credits:

Wolfgang Holzmair, Maria Belooussova

Description:

Baritone Holzmaiers New Recording Features French SongsThis is a collection of songs in which Austrian baritone Wolfgang Holzmaier sings French melodies. This new album was recorded in Vienna in 2012, with Russian pianist Maria Belousovawho specializes in chamber musicas his accompanist. For me, singing is an extension of conversationa way to express words and thoughts in a more elevated form, Holtsmaier says. He unearthed the little-known composer Eugne Antheom (18361916) and made the first-ever recordings of two of his gentle, elegant pieces in the style of Reynald Ahn.Universal Music/IMS