Credits:

Lara Downes

Description:

A collection of beautiful piano pieces by 24 composers, including many newly commissioned works. Lara Downs, an American pianist known as a cultural activist, gathers diverse "voices" and appeals for world peace through music in her thought-provoking concept albums, which have attracted much attention. She is also known as a producer, curator, and cultural activist who has spoken out against racism in the U.S. In her first release on the PENTATONE label, "Love at Last," Lara Downs brings together a diverse range of "voices" to create a thought-provoking concept album that calls for world peace through music. Love at Last" was inspired by the poem "Sachki, Sachki" by the Odessa-born Jewish writer Shaul Chernikhovsky (1875-1943). Its concept transcends generations, continents, cultures, races, and nationalities, and is a piano composition of love, brotherhood, and compassion for mankind. 24 pieces, including many world premiere recordings of newly commissioned works, are a diverse collection of "voices" calling for world peace. The works are truly diverse, ranging from Bach to contemporary composers. The music is very beautiful, including works by Sean Hickey, a composer and producer for the PENTATONE label.Also included is an "audio commentary" on the last track, in which Downs talks about the album in his own voice.

Tracklisting:

1.Dawn (Svita)
2.Cantata No. 140~Sleepers Awake (Wachet Auf)
3.Laugh at All My Dreams
4.I Believe, Credo~No. 2
5.A World of Change
6.Little Love
7.Believe in Spring (Fruhlingsglaube)
8.Tree of Life
9.Our Planet Earth~Earth
10.It Only Ever Rains in November
11.Even This Laughter; Even Your Tears
12.By Loving You
13.Fluid
14.Meeting Point
15.Parting Friends
16.I'll Be Seeing You
17.Simple Prayer for Complex Times
18.Blessing
19.Crown thy Good
20.Healer
21.Mirror the Stars
22.Bright Night
23.Piano Pieces, Op. 2~Lullaby
24.Amazing Grace
25.Audio Commentary