The fourty-first classical recording: #474 Ernest Chausson - Poeme de l'amour et de la mer
So far, most of our vocal performances have been either operas, with a specific setting, or choral performances that have started to feel repetitive. Getting a poem set to music makes for a gentler performance. There's something calming in the performance, a restrained orchestra set to make vocals shine as it takes you away. It's obviously affected by the mood I'm in, but the music is just right when you need some relaxation after a busy day and taking you to the waterfront or leave you dreaming of love.