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Jan 14, 2021 · The Nonesuch recording—which features Guettel, Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter, Theresa McCarthy, and Darius de Haas, among others—used the original title, and ever since then the work has been known as Myths and Hymns.
Jan 9, 2007 · Sublime and moving, Myths & Hymns is all about reflecting--to God, a lover, or oneself. And while Guettel's roots run deep into the Broadway tradition (he's the grandson of Richard Rodgers), he's thankfully not afraid of musical experimentation.
Myths and Hymns. "In his song cycle, Myths & Hymns, Guettel paints an emotional landscape of faith and yearning that embraces a boundless spectrum of ideology and spirituality. The lyrics were inspired by Greek mythology and a 19th Century Presbyterian hymnal; the musical vocabulary sweeps from romantic art song and rock to Latin, gospel and R&B.
Songs also appear on these recordings (13) Covers List. Sort by Date. All Types. Recording. Songs. Way Back to Paradise - 1997 Audra McDonald.
You can hear it at https://adamguettel.lnk.to/mythsandhymns Performers of the song cycle include the composer himself, Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter, Brian d'Arcy James, Annie Golden, Jose Llana, Theresa McCarthy, Darius de Haas, Jessica Molaskey, and others.
Performer. Vivian Cherry (11), Lawrence Clayton (9), Lynette DuPre, Annie Golden (40), Adam Guettel (45), Darius de Haas (36), Jose Llana (20), Theresa McCarthy (11), Audra McDonald (76), Mandy Patinkin (53), Billy Porter (40), Bob Stillman (10) Shortcode. [r512]
Myths and Hymns comes pretty close, as this recording contains most of the show’s songs (which include additional lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh) and features the original cast joined by three more wonderful performers: Billy Porter, Audra McDonald, and the dulcet-toned composer himself. The album delivers what the title promises, offering Guettel ...
