After a successful 2 CD release featuring standards and a premiere recording of Mehldau’s song cycle ‘Love Songs’, Anne Sofie Von Otter and Brad Mehldau still continue to tour together. Recent reviews have been mixed about both Mehldau’s compositions and Von Otter’s performances of the more modern material:
New York Times: “Mr. Mehldau’s songs are attractive but not particularly varied: all five are slow, gentle and languid, even when the texts (poems by Teasdale) suggest something more spirited”.
The National Post: “The piano part was assertive, even competitive. Possibly this is what brought out more projection and passion from von Otter. The people loved the music, applauding between songs even though they knew better. This cycle was certainly the highlight of the night.”
Here is a clip of ‘Calling you’ performed live at the the Opera Garnier, Paris.
