Stacy Garrop

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Garrop’s music is as effervescent as its subject in this setting of two poems by 17th-century English poet Robert Herrick. As satisfying to sing as it is to hear, performers will enjoy showcasing the contrasting characters of their voices, from theatrical declamation to lithe vocalise, while delighting in Garrop’s beautiful text painting.
TO MUSIC was commissioned by Cedille Records, and is dedicated to Henry Fogel, who has devoted his life to leading musical organizations. Henry has served as President of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras, Dean of the Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, and as a charter member and past Chair of Cedille Records’ Board of Directors.When Cedille Records President James Ginsburg approached me with a commission in Henry’s honor, we asked Fran Fogel, Henry’s wife, to suggest a suitable topic for the piece. Fran cited Henry’s deep love for music and I researched poems on the subject. I discovered two delightful poems, both by the English poet Robert Herrick (1591–1674). He titled both “To Music,” and I found the poems worked so well together that I combined them to create the text for this art song.

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