Friday, February 10, 2012

The Multidimensional Maureen McGovern

The one word I would use to describe Maureen McGovern is flawless.  She made her debut with the number one hit, “The Morning After,” released in 1973, and has delivered impeccable performances as a recording and concert artist throughout her career. Although primarily a singer, she has also starred as a singer/actress on Broadway and has composed music in collaboration with lyricists.  She has been nominated for Grammys and two of her gold records have won Oscars.

McGovern is a multifaceted artist that can perform a diverse range of genres, including: pop, cabaret, jazz and Broadway.  As a coloratura soprano with a four-octave range, she sings with superb technique, and her colorful phrasing and use of dynamics elevates the simplest of songs to a refined status that would intrigue even the most sophisticated music connoisseur.  

As part of my collection, I have enjoyed her vocal/piano CD, "Another Woman in Love," ― McGovern’s personal favorite and especially appreciate the phenomenal piano accompaniment by jazz pianist Mike Renzi. I’m looking forward to buying more of McGovern's CDs, such as “The Music Never Ends,” a tribute to lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and “Out of This World,” a tribute to Harold Arlen.



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