This is a collection of 12 songs primarily for the classical singer to perform in recital with piano accompaniment. The songs are in a medium voice range, and could probably be performed by any voice type (soprano, mezzo-soprano, etc.), although mezzo-sopranos will find them most suitable. The music has quite a theatrical flair, although it is in a contemporary classical style. Distinctive repertoire with a twist. Arnold Weinstein's texts are as pithy as Bolcom's settings of them. Contents: Over the Piano Œ‡ Fur (Murray the Furrier) Œ‡ He Tipped the Waiter Œ‡ Waitin Œ‡ Song of Black Max (as told by de Kooning boys) Œ‡ Amor Œ‡ Places to Live Œ‡ Toothbrush Time Œ‡ Surprise! Œ‡ The Actor Œ‡ Oh Close the Curtain Œ‡ George.
