What makes The Faces of Love - The Songs of Jake Heggie by Jake Heggie notable?

'The Faces of Love' received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of styles and lyrical depth, contributing to Heggie's stature in contemporary classical music. The album helped bring attention to art song composition, inspiring subsequent generations of composers and vocalists within the genre. Released in 1999, 'The Faces of Love' marked Jake Heggie's pivotal entry into the recording industry, showcasing his burgeoning reputation as a composer. This album followed his successful operatic works, establishing him as a significant voice in modern American opera and expanding his influence beyond the stage.

Who is The Faces of Love - The Songs of Jake Heggie for?

The Faces of Love - The Songs of Jake Heggie works well if you're into dynamic exploration of love themes, wave-like pacing with peaks and intimate moments for reflection.

How many songs are on The Faces of Love - The Songs of Jake Heggie?

The Faces of Love - The Songs of Jake Heggie has 26 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

The Faces of Love - The Songs of Jake Heggie

Jake Heggie · 1999

78 min · 26 tracks · opera

A rich tapestry of contemporary classical and operatic melodies exploring themes of love and identity.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic exploration of love themes
wave-like pacing with peaks
intimate moments for reflection
rich melodies for deep listening
conversational vocal textures unfold

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1999, 'The Faces of Love' marked Jake Heggie's pivotal entry into the recording industry, showcasing his burgeoning reputation as a composer. This album followed his successful operatic works, establishing him as a significant voice in modern American opera and expanding his influence beyond the stage.
Stylistic neighbors: John Corigliano· George Frideric Handel· Jean Sibelius

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 I Shall Not Live in Vain 2:47
2 Eve-Song: Even 3:01
3 Eve-Song: Listen 2:18
4 Eve-Song: Snake 3:22
5 Of Gods and Cats: In the Beginning 2:53
6 Of Gods and Cats: Once Upon a Universe 3:26
7 Paper Wings: Bedtime Story 3:19
8 Paper Wings: Paper Wings 1:48
9 Paper Wings: Mitten Smitten 1:04
10 Paper Wings: A Route to the Sky 2:08
11 Natural Selection: Animal Passion 3:19
12 Natural Selection: Alas! Alack! 2:30
13 Natural Selection: Joy Alone (Connection) 3:22
14 What Lips My Lips Have Kissed 5:35
15 If You Were Coming in the Fall 3:07
16 As Well as Jesus 2:31
17 It Makes No Difference Abroad 2:31
18 Encountertenor: Countertenor's Conundrum 5:17
19 Encountertenor: The trouble with trebles in trousers... 4:21
20 Dixie 3:55
21 Songs to the Moon: Once More - To Gloriana 2:36
22 Songs to the Moon: Euclid 1:46
23 Songs to the Moon: The Haughty Snail King 3:16
24 Songs to the Moon: What the Gray-Winged Fairy Said 2:03
25 My True Love Hath My Heart 3:40
26 Sophie's Song 2:20

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