Melancholy

Melancholy, that wavering mood Heine aptly captured in his poem Lorelei, has inspired countless artists, especially poets and musicians. This recital program offers many a find that is rather on the periphery of the customary song repertoire. Moreover, the palette of color is expanded by the fact that the accompaniment is not only entrusted to the piano, but also in chamber music versions. Mezzo-soprano Lucia Duchoňová hails from Trnava in western Slovakia. Her first solo CD featuring compositions by Turina was nominated for a Grammy Award in the ‘Best Vocal Performance’ category in 2010.