The Past & I: 100 Years of Thomas Hardy review the writer's poetry gets a sensuous second life in music
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Lottee Betts-Dean, James Girling, and the Ligeti Quartet deliver exceptional performances of settings of Thomas Hardy's poetry by Arthur Keegan.
The album includes various songs exploring Hardy's emotions, such as Elegies for Emma and Derek Holman's Midnight on the Great Western, invoking complex feelings and utilizing unique musical arrangements.
Betts-Dean demonstrates a deep understanding of the poetic texts, transitioning effortlessly between different styles ranging from pastoral wistfulness to quirky originality in the compositions.
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