Naxos: 8559128

"On this Naxos release, yet another fantastic addition to the American Classics series, the emphasis on Ned Rorem's chamber music. Renowned for his large output of art songs, his other efforts are often underappreciated. The three works collected on this disc, composed in the mid '70s and mid-to-late '80s, reveal a playful and lighthearted viewpoint not often associated with Rorem's persona. The music is uncomplicated and episodic, naturally evolving from moment to moment." - New Music Box