The Bird - John Duke

The Bird, was published in 1932, dedicated to Bidú Sayão, one of Brizil's most famous operatic
soprano, who was a leading artist of the Metropolitan Opera from 1937 to 1952. John Duke is an American
composer and pianist born in Cumberland, Maryland, he became arguably best-known for his art songs. He has
11 song cycles composed of 46 songs in total. Amateurs and professionals who continue to record and perform
the Duke art songs published in "Singer's Guide to the American Art Song" often recognize their timeless quality
and warmly appraise this American classic work.

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