Margaret Brandman: Cosmic Wheel of the Zodiac

This cycle of twelve original art-songs composed by Margaret Brandman to the lyrics by Benita Rainer are set for Baritone or Mezzo Soprano voice ranges, although there are optional melodic lines for higher voices. The songs cover a universal span, from each sign’s deepest motivation for love, to each soul’s most heartfelt desire for spiritual expression. Journey with Aries, the first primal force of the calendar year, to Taurus’ expression of security, and Gemini’s mercurial desire for freedom. Experience the depths of Cancer’s protection, the instinctual and strident soul creativity of Leo, the amazing Virgo the virgin’s cosmic genesis, and Libra’s search for harmony. Scorpio will take you to depths you’ve never experienced, and, with Sagittarius, you will shoot for the stars. Catch Capricorn’s goat, if you can, and Aquarius’ wide-ranging humanity, before experiencing the final resolution of the human spirit with Pisces, the completion of the cosmic wheel.Recordings of the songs are available from the composer's website.