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- D. Cameron Lawrence
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- "The Heart of Song: Renée Fleming with Fred Hersch"
- Summary: In conversation and performance, Renee Fleming reveals her great love of jazz.
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Review of The Heart of Song: Renée Fleming with Fred Hersch
D. Cameron Lawrence
Posted on July 01, 2005 at 11:04 AM
This is a beautifully-produced and very engaging special. John Schaefer is a deft host/interviewer, who helps reveal opera singer Renee Fleming’s accessibility and creativity. The program explores Fleming’s interest in musical genres other than opera, especially jazz. There are surprising moments: the “diva next door” with the extraordinary voice who loves bluegrass! Fleming’s graceful pianist/collaborator Fred Hersch is here, too. The program unfolds with a combination of engaging interview and cuts of the new Fleming/Hersch album of jazz and song Haunted Heart. Highly recommended. I enjoyed this program immensely.