MICHAEL BANNETT: Beautiful Soup

Michael Bannett

Beautiful Soup

© 2002 Crescendo Music Productions (714288117229)

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Exceptional 12-yr old Michael Bannett sings a wonderful mix of classical and folk music in this solo album. It's a trove of musical treasures, a concoction of styles and periods that Michael makes into....well, as the title says...a Beautiful Soup

tracks

1 Danny Boy (Irish folk song)
2 Trade Winds (Frederick Keel)
3 Bonny at Morn (Northumbrian folk song, arr. Jacobs)
4 Wiegenlied (W. A. Mozart/ Bernhard Flies)
5 Caro Mio Ben (Giuseppe Giordani)
6 Ave Maria (J. S. Bach/Gounod)
7 Loch Lomond (Scottish folk song)
8 Round-shouldered Man (Lucy Simon) from The Secret Garden
9 Heidenroslein (Franz Schubert)
10 O For the Wings of a Dove (Felix Mendelssohn)
11 Bist Du Bei Mir (J. S. Bach/Stoltzel)
12 Ma Navu (J. Spivak)
13 Where Is Love? (Lionel Bart), from Oliver
14 Ave Verum Corpus (W. A. Mozart)
15 The Salley Gardens (Irish folk song, arr. Britten)
16 The Gentle Maiden (Irish folk song, arr. Somervell)
17 Long Time Ago (English folk song, arr Copland)
18 Beautiful Soup (F. W. Wadely)

notes

Beautiful Soup, a CD of folk, classical, and even a few Broadway songs, is the recipient of the 2002 Trebby Award, chosen by the listeners of Trebles.net, an internet radio station. Although he has recorded on many other CDs, this is Michael's first solo album.

ABOUT MICHAEL BANNETT
Michael is an experienced recording artist as well as child actor in musical theater and opera. He has performed in ten San Francisco Opera productions, most notably as the Shepherd Boy in Tosca, the First Spirit in The Magic Flute,the Apprentice in Peter Grimes,and Harry in Albert Herring. He sang a duet with Charlotte Church on A&E, and has sung solo in recital with famed tenor Salvatore Licitra. He been a soloist for the San Francisco Ballet, the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra and the Other Minds festival. With the Alameda Civic Light Opera he has performed as Oliver in Oliver,as Colin in The Secret Garden, and as Anna's son Louis in The King and I.

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  • Greetings from Sweden
    author: Robert

    Great CD! Greetings from Sweden!

  • FINE
    author: Christophe HENRY (FRANCE)

    On my taste,Michael's voice is not very powerful,(except in "Bist du bei mir"),and there is,SOMETIMES,too much air in his voice.But his work with the words is good and he speaks 5 different langages on this recording!!His approach is sensitive.The whole result is not perfect but good.Michael was right to do this record which is a beautiful "souvenir"of his 12 years old voice.The accompanying on the piano is excellent.

  • A very talented singer. highly recomended disc.
    author: Allan

    The interesting collection of music chosen for this disc showes off the outstanding voice of Michael Bannett. The problem with many discs issued by young trebles is that they tend to have the same songs and therefore you end up with a limited collection of songs performed by many singers. This is not the case with Beautiful Soup, there is a good selection of material which shows Michael's artisitic ability to the full. His presentation is outstanding for such a young singer. I full recomend this disc, and suggest that you also consider, Jounney Through THe British Isles. This is also an outstanding disc.

  • A fine controlled treble singer with huge potential
    author: Robert

    A first class selection of music and the treble standards are sung with excellent pitch and diction - Michael gives a very professional performance and these songs show his voice range well.

  • Soup-perb - an absolute delight
    author: Roger G.

    Having listened to the freeby tasters I couldnt wait to hear the full CD. A fast and efficient service resulted in pure satisfaction. Michael is not just one to watch - he's one to listen to.

  • A true delight.
    author: Richard Stephens

    Such treble voices are rare. Michael's diction is wonderful, his voice is sweet and pure. This CD is a very worthy addition to any treble collection. Hopefully, he will one day be a great tenor.

  • Clear bell like tones. Will be a lovely tenor one day. Great celtic accent. Ed
    author: edbrown@videotron.ca

    This voice rings with such clarity. Michael has an ability to dwell on a note until he's developed it to the utmost. . I love his accent on the celtic songs. I know he will be a great tenor one day and can't wait to hear it. Ed Brown - Montreal Canada. edbrown@videotron.ca

  • Eclectic song selection, spectacular album
    author: Ariel M.

    Incredible young singer. Unbelievable how he can sing so many different genres so movingly. I bought this album for "Bonny At Morn" but luckily the album is full of other gems. One of the sweetest, most honest voices you will ever hear.

  • author: Colin Brownlee

    An excellent CD, good choice of music and an excellent voice. Those interested in the treble voice should have this CD in their collection. The service from CDbaby was also very impressive!

  • A beautiful recording of some interesting music.
    author: Barry Gray

    An interesting selection of treble solos beautifully sung, and with a very helpful and informative booklet. The music he has chosen spans several centuries and many styles and Michael does full justice to all of it. An outstanding recording.

  • Beautiful Soup - Beautiful Music
    author: Glen R Stobbs

    Michael has a voice that captures detail and emotion that is hard to find in new singers. He is definitely one to watch as his popularity grows. Just buy the CD!! You will soon see what I mean! Glen Somerset, UK

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