Joan Hammond, Ivor Newton – On Wings Of Song

Joan Hammond, Ivor Newton – On Wings Of Song

On Wings Of Song presents the celebrated Australian-born soprano Joan Hammond in a beautifully curated recital of art songs, sacred favourites, and beloved concert pieces. Accompanied by the distinguished pianist Ivor Newton, Hammond demonstrates the vocal warmth, expressive phrasing, and technical refinement that established her as one of the most admired singers of her generation.

Renowned for her operatic and concert performances throughout Britain, Australia, and Europe, Hammond possessed a voice of remarkable clarity and emotional depth. This collection highlights her ability to bring intimacy and character to a wide range of repertoire, moving effortlessly between Romantic art songs, English pastoral works, and treasured recital standards.

The programme includes the title piece On Wings Of Song by Felix Mendelssohn, alongside favourites such as Ave Maria, Songs My Mother Taught Me by Antonín Dvořák, and Home, Sweet Home. The selection is further enriched by songs from composers including Roger Quilter, Ronald Binge, and Eric Coates, creating a varied and engaging recital that balances lyricism, nostalgia, and vocal artistry.

A charming collection from one of the twentieth century's great sopranos, On Wings Of Song will appeal to admirers of classical vocal music, traditional song recitals, and beautifully interpreted art songs from the golden age of recorded performance.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. On Wings Of Song, Op.34 No.2
2. Bird Songs At Eventide
3. Love Went A-Riding
4. Ave Maria
5. Down In The Forest
6. Fair House Of Joy
7. Home, Sweet Home

Side B

1. Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55
2. If My Songs Were Only Winged
3. Love's Philosophy
4. She Wandered Down The Mountain Side
5. A Brown Bird Singing
6. When I Have Sung My Songs
7. At The Well
8. Green Hills Of Somerset