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Secrets of a trembling passion : arranged for alto flute with piano
by Margaret Brandman (2003, this version: 2025)
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Secrets of a trembling passion : for flute and piano / music by Margaret Brandman ; lyrics by Désirée Regina.
Library shelf no. 788.32/BRA 11 [Available for loan]
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'Secrets of a trembling passion' is the first song in the song cycle of contemporary classical art songs 'Songs of Love and Desire' for Mezzo-soprano voice and piano, composed by Margaret Brandman to the passionate lyrics of Désirée Regina. The lyrics in this dramatic song in a minor key blended with composer's dramatic melodic and harmonic portrayal, reflect on a lover's internal duel between fleeing and longing.
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Year: 2003, this version: 2025
Instrumentation: Alto flute, piano.
Duration: 4 min.
Secrets of a Trembling Passion version for Alto Flute and Piano. This is composer Margaret Brandman’s arrangement of the first song in the song cycle of six contemporary classical art songs ‘Songs of Love and Desire’ composed to lyricist/Mezzo Soprano Désirée Regina’s passionate lyrics. The work is often programmed for performance by UK based Australian flautist Mark Underwood.
The lyrics in this passionate song in minor tonality, blended with composer’s dramatic melodic and harmonic portrayal, reflect on a lover’s internal duel between fleeing and longing.
The vocal version of the work has been performed in concert many times by Désirée Regina together with pianist Margaret Brandman. Their recording of the song cycle ‘Songs of Love and Desire’ is released on the JazzEM music label (MMP8041). The songs have aired on international radio stations.
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