David Chesky - The Spanish Poems (2017)

Composer David Chesky's newest album, The Spanish Poems represent David's fusion
of Latin rhythms with modern classical harmonies. Written for soprano and
orchestra, these most challenging vocal works are effortlessly performed by the
versatile Maureen McKay who sings with a gorgeous tone, great clarity,
expression and virtuosity.

The first work Poem No. 9" (also known as The Girl from Guatemala ) has a text
by the Cuban poet Jose Marti. A lyrical seductive dance builds into a fiery end
as our heroine dies from love. A text by the Spanish poet Garcilaso De la Vega
is the basis for Sonata No. 5". This song is a slow mysterious ballad with a
middle section transforming into a brisk dance which then returns to the
original ballad. The Romance of Love is based on the words of an unknown
Spanish poet. This song is a fast exciting uptempo dance that features a
dazzling display of vocalism from Ms. McKay.