b. 1954
John Musto
John Musto is well-established as a composer of concert song and opera.
Photo: John Musto, www.johnmusto.com
Audio
“Angels have I none/The Phoenix Prayer” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Awet Andemicael (soprano), Rachel Calloway (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Ng (tenor), Stephen Lancaster (baritone) & Cheryl Lemmons (piano)2:01
“Calypso” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Emily Albrink (soprano), Rachel Calloway (mezzo-soprano), Samuel Cook (tenor), Stephen Lancaster (baritone) & David Trippet (piano)3:47
“Chorale: Breathe on the Living” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Awet Andemicael (soprano), Jazimina MacNeil (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Ng (tenor), Neil Aronoff (bass-baritone) & Carolyn Goff (piano)3:14
“Confitébor/Bleach my bones” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Awet Andemicael (soprano), Rachel Calloway (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Ng (tenor), Stephen Lancaster (baritone) & Cheryl Lemmons (piano)1:50
“For I Have Come So Long” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Katharine Dain (soprano), Rachel Calloway (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Ng (tenor), Neil Aronoff (bass-baritone), and Tomasz Lis (piano)3:46
“Help Me to Laugh” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Awet Andemicael (soprano), Jazimina MacNeil (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Ng (tenor), Neil Aronoff (bass-baritone) & David Trippet (piano)1:18
“I Stop Writing the Poem” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Emily Albrink (soprano) & Tomasz Lis (piano)2:49
“Keep Watch” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Emily Albrink (soprano), Rachel Calloway (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Ng (tenor), Tyler Thompson (baritone) & David Trippet (piano)5:31
“Let Sing the Bedsprings” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Awet Andemicael (soprano), Adrienne Pardee (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Ng (tenor), Neil Aronoff (bass-baritone) & Tomasz Lis (piano)1:30
Nude at the Piano
Keith Colclough (bass-baritone) & Sungha Lee (piano)2:46
“Old Photograph” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Stephen Ng (tenor) & Justyna Chesy-Parda (piano)4:59
*”San Jose Symphony Reception (Flagrante delicto)” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
TBA2:23
“Some Last Words” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Awet Andemicael (soprano), Jazimina MacNeil (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Ng (tenor), Neil Aronoff (bass-baritone) & David Trippet (piano)4:21
“Teach Me the Beauty” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Emily Albrink (soprano), Rachel Calloway (mezzo-soprano), Samuel Cook (tenor), Stephen Lancaster (baritone) & David Trippet (piano)1:28
“The Hangman at Home” (from “Dove Sta Amore”)
Heather Reithmeier (soprano) & Matthew Brower (piano)2:57
“The Two Priests & Music and Drum” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Katharine Dain (soprano), Rachel Calloway (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Ng (tenor), Neil Aronoff (bass-baritone), and Tomasz Lis (piano)2:14
“Words to Be Spoken” (from “The Book of Uncommon Prayer”)
Jazimina MacNeil (mezzo-soprano) & Carolyn Goff (piano)3:56
About
John Musto, a Brooklyn native educated at Manhattan School of Music, often performs with soprano Amy Burton. He has long been associated with the New York Festival of Song and has served as the new music advisor of this festival.
Related Information
John Musto Official Website
johnmusto.comSongFest Website
songfest.usSongs
Angels Have I None/The Phoenix Prayer2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoKatherine Mosbyas is the sea marvelous2004 · Viva Sweet LoveJohn MustoE. E. CummingsCalypso2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoW. H. AudenChorale: Breathe on the Living2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerKenneth PatchenChristmas Carol (To Jesus on His Birthday)1991 · Quiet SongsJohn MustoEdna St. Vincent MillayConfitébor/Bleach my bones2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoKatherine MosbyCould Be1987 · Shadow of the BluesJohn MustoLangston HughesCrystal Palace Market2004 · Viva Sweet LoveJohn MustoJames LaughlinDove Sta Amore1998John MustoJames Agee, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Carl SandburgDove Sta Amore1998 · Dove Sta AmoreJohn MustoLawrence FerlinghettiEnough Rope1987John MustoDorothy ParkerFor I Have Come So Long2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoKatherine MosbyHeartbeats1992John MustoMelvin DixonHelp Me to Laugh2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoKatherine MosbyHow Many Little Children Sleep1998 · Dove Sta AmoreJohn MustoJames AgeeI Stop Writing the Poem2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoTess GallagherIntermezzo1991 · Quiet SongsJohn MustoIsland1987 · Shadow of the BluesJohn MustoLangston HughesKeep Watch2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoLet Sing the Bedsprings2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoKatherine MosbyLitany1987 · Shadow of the BluesJohn MustoLangston HughesLullaby1990 · Quiet SongsJohn MustoLéonie Adamsmaggie and milly and molly and may1991 · Quiet SongsJohn MustoE. E. CummingsMaybe1998 · Dove Sta AmoreJohn MustoCarl SandburgNude at the Piano2008John MustoMark CampbellOld Photograph2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoArchibald MacLeishPalm Sunday: Naples1991 · Quiet SongsJohn MustoArthur SymonsQuiet Song1991 · Quiet SongsJohn MustoEugene O’NeillQuiet Songs1991Léonie Adams, E. E. Cummings, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Eugene O’Neill, Arthur SymonsRome: In the Café2004 · Viva Sweet LoveJohn MustoJames LaughlinSan Jose Symphony Reception (Flagrante delicto)2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoLawrence FerlinghettiSea Chest1998 · Dove Sta AmoreJohn MustoCarl SandburgShadow of the Blues1987John MustoLangston HughesSilhouette1987 · Shadow of the BluesJohn MustoLangston HughesSome Last Words2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoMark Strandsweet spring2004 · Viva Sweet LoveJohn MustoE. E. CummingsTeach Me the Beauty2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoKatherine MosbyThe Book of Uncommon Prayer2008John MustoW. H. Auden, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Tess Gallagher, Archibald MacLeish, Katherine Mosby, Kenneth Patchen, Mark StrandThe Hangman at Home1998 · Dove Sta AmoreJohn MustoCarl SandburgThe Two Priests & Music and Drum2008 · The Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoArchibald MacLeishViva Sweet Love2004John MustoE. E. Cummings, James LaughlinWords To Be SpokenThe Book of Uncommon PrayerJohn MustoArchibald MacLeishYou Came as a Thought2004 · Viva Sweet LoveJames Laughlin
Video
Records
1998
American Anthem
Samuel Barber, William Bolcom, Aaron Copland, Lee Hoiby, Charles Ives, John Musto, John Jacob Niles, Ned Rorem, Gene Scheer
Sheet Music