Poème is a CLASSICAL SOLO VOCAL ALBUM
of music Inspired by Poetry.
Music by Danaë Vlasse
Featuring Art Songs and Romantic Instrumentals with performances by Sopranos Hila Plitmann & Sangeeta Kaur, as well as Internationally-Acclaimed Pianist Robert Thies, and LA Opera Principal Cellist John Walz.

Official Music Video For The Album Poème
"Video of the Year" winner at 2020 Indie Music Channel Awards!

Rêverie  "La Lune"
Original Text by Danaë Xanthe Vlasse

Une pâle lumière
qu’elle pose sur terre;
elle m’envahit.
La lune m’enveloppe doucement en rêverie.

Ombres de loups,
sur sa face jouent!
Ses yeux lancent un clin d’œil vers le nid du hibou.

Souffles de vent,
passant devant;
des nuages comme des mariées vêtues de voiles blancs;

Dansant là-bas,
l’infini toit;
un plafond s’étend en dentelle sur les étoiles!

La lune surveille
ceux qui s’éveillent,
conscient de la pluie qui unit tout: mer et ciel.


Nuages d’hiver.
Navires de verre.
Sur l’estuaire des tourbillons et des éclairs!

Mythologies
cerclant sa vie;
faisant toujours face au monde en ode et magie!

La lune m’enveloppe doucement,
si doucement,
doucement en rêverie.
Rêverie  "The Moon"
English Translation by Danaë Xanthe Vlasse:

A pale color
she lays on earth;
she invades me!
The moon envelops me gently in a dream.

Shadows of wolves,
on her face play!
Her eyes throw a wink to the owls’ nest.

Breaths of wind,
passing in foreground;
clouds like brides in white veils;

Dancing over there,
the infinite roof;
a ceiling stretched like lace over the stars!

The moon watches over
those who awaken,
conscious of the rain that unites all: oceans and heavens.


Clouds of winter.
Ships of glass.
On the estuary spin whirlwinds and lightening!

Mythologies
encircle her life;
always facing the world in ode and magic!

The moon envelops me gently,
so gently,
gently in a dream.

Official Music Video for Fantaisie #2 "Swansong"

Awarded recognitions:
Hollywood Music In Media Awards
Indie Music Channel Awards
Cult Critic Movie Awards™
Global Music Awards
MTAC Composers Today

Artists:
Sopranos Hila Plitmann, & Sangeeta Kaur,
Pianists Robert Thies & Danaë Vlasse,
Cellist John Walz.

Producers: Danaë Xanthe Vlasse & Brad Michel
Recording Engineer: Nicholas Tipp
 Mixing Engineer: Gerhard Joost
Mastering Engineer: Brad Michel
Recorded at: Allegro Recording Studios, Burbank CA
Album Artwork: Darren Rumney

ABOUT THE ALBUM:

Poème is a collection of nine original compositions  inspired by poetry, presented by composer-pianist  Danaë Xanthe Vlasse and  the  distinguished  artists  she  has gathered  for this album. Seven  romantic  art  songs  based  on French  poetry  are brought to life by award-winning soprano Hila Plitmann and acclaimed pianist Robert Thies. The songs also feature  the  talents  of visionary soprano  Sangeeta  Kaur and cellist John Walz. The composer  herself contributes performances of two works for solo piano. Vlasse’s songs, which set texts written during the 19th century as well as contemporaneously, are driven by the grandiose ideals that define Romantic culture: admiration for nature, celebration  of history, devotion to family and the alternating torture  and bliss of love for another  person. The moods of Poème express  the full range of life, from feelings of melancholy, to anger, seduction and joyous abandon.


ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Hila Plitmann, GRAMMY®-winning singer, song writer and actress, is recognized internationally for her stunning stage presence and ability to perform challenging new music across a vast range of genres. She has performed as a guest soloist with the many of the world’s leading conductors and with major orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. 

 https://hilaplitmann.com/
Robert Thies enjoys a diverse pianistic career as an orchestral soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and recording artist. He captured worldwide attention in 1995 when he won the Gold Medal at the Second International Prokofiev Competition in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Los Angeles Times hails him as a pianist of “unerring, warm-toned refinement, revealing judicious glimmers of power.” He has performed forty different concerti with orchestras all over the world, including the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the Auckland Philharmonia, and the Mexico City Philharmonic.  

 http://robertthies.org/
Sangeeta Kaur (Teresa Mai) is a Vietnamese-American award-winning soprano, mantra singer, song-writer and producer who performs internationally, and is known as a renaissance woman of the modern musical age and whose work transcends genre. Her concert tours have taken her to venues as prestigious as the Sydney Opera House and critics applaud her voice as one of “wisdom and elegance” (Triloka/Mercury Records). The depth of her dedication to the artistry of music and the expression of spirit is evident with every listen. She is the founder of Empower With Art Productions, a non-profit organization and production company that is dedicated to creating new and transformative musical productions that have positive impact on the world. 

https://www.sangeetakaurmusic.com/
John Walz is a celebrated cellist admired for his dazzling virtuosity and elegant musicianship. A student of the legendary Pierre Fournier, he has appeared as soloist with more than 300 symphony orchestras on 4 continents. His ever expanding discography includes recordings of the concertos by Dvorak, Haydn, Shostakovich, Bloch, Martinu, Vivaldi, and trios by Brahms, Dvorak, Smetana, and more. In addition to his solo and chamber music duties, he is the principal cellist with the Los Angeles Opera, and he is on the faculty of the Idyllwild Arts summer program and Academy.

http://www.john-walz.com/
Danaë Xanthe Vlasse is an award-winning composer, pianist, lyricist and producer. As a composer she has contributed to the film industry and her music has been featured on international radio broadcast. As a pianist she has released several albums of piano works as well as recordings of piano and violin duets with violinist Mischa Lefkowitz of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Her music has been praised as “radiant… immediately memorable” (David Brown ~ LA Opus reviews), “unquestionably magnificent,” (Steve Sheppard ~ One World Music Radio) and full of “exuberance, honesty, emotional appeal” (Dr. Eugene Alcalay, pianist).

Critical Acclaim for "Poème"

"This is a tremendous disc of evocative, thrillingly expressive music and I would recommend it to any musical Romantics or those whose just enjoy hearing emotional and intimate music." ~ Composer Douglas Knehans


"Each track is wrought with emotion and authenticity
yet remains delicate and enchanting. Stunningly complex and soaringly beautiful. This album is a must-listen."
~ The Arc of Music


"Intellect, emotion, poetry, painting with sounds...
a multi-level experience that gathers you up and takes you on a sensory journey."
~ Chris Porter (Stereo stickman)


"Soul-transporting"
"Transcendent"
"A dramatic and haunting meditation."
~ Jonathan Widran (The JW Vibe)


"Images in a cinematic montage"
"Memorable"
"Flawless beauty."
~  Phil Muse (ATLANTA AUDIO CLUB)


"An exquisite display of Vlasse’s ability to use the artistic past and bring it into the light of present day."
American Record Guide [November/December 2020]