Martin Bussey: A Brother Abroad

In A Brother Abroad, Martin Bussey’s rich compositional voice vividly brings to life the fascinating figure of Peter of Bologna, a fourteenth-century Franciscan bishop. This compelling new recording showcases baritone Marcus Farnsworth, soprano Alison Rose, and an ensemble led by pianist Libby Burgess, alongside Emma Halnan (flute), George Strivens (french horn), and Stephen Burke (percussion). The text, written by Anthony Pinching, draws on historical sources, and Bussey’s music deftly balances moments of spirituality, political intrigue, and celebration. This album also features songs cycles A Chainless Soul and Children of Adam with texts by Emily Brontë and Walt Whitman respectively, and highlights Bussey’s flair for dramatic storytelling and his deep connection to English song, cementing his reputation as a distinctive contemporary voice.

1: My Lord Archbishop, Walter
2: Despite Such Violence
3: Here I Am Trusted
4: The Lord Has Granted Me
5: An Now, As I Come to Pynnore
6: You Join in Our Procession Around the Church
7: The Rites Observed
8: La Rossa
9: The Mystic Trumpeter
10: As Adam
11: We Two, How Long We Were Fooled
12: When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed
13: Joy, Shipmate, Joy!
14: The Old Stoic
15: Methinks This Heart Should Rest Awhile
16: Fall, Leaves Fall
17: No Coward Soul

Composer: Martin Bussey

Number of Discs: 1

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