Was My Brother in the Battle? Songs of War
Stephen Swanson, baritone, David Gompper, piano

Leonard Link
“I've just heard an extraordinary song recital on Albany Records, titled "Was My Brother in the Battle? Songs of War," performed by baritone Stephen Swanson and pianist David Gompper.” continued http://newyorklawschool.typepad.com/leonardlink/2008/12/songs-of-war-was-my-brother-in-the-battle-stephen-swanson-baritone.html

Allmusic.com

Review by James Manheim

“Here's an album of war songs with a difference, or with a lot of differences.” continued http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=43:179836~T1

“A singer’s heartfelt response to war gives rise to a moving recital” continued

GRAMOPHONE, February 2009 (pdf file)

“The dark humor of satirical offerings from Tom Lehrer, Michael Flanders, Donald Swann, Tom Paxton, and Sheldon Harnick hit their mark with the biting precision of Dr. Strangelove.” continued http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/Stephen-Swanson/Performer/137817-2

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