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“Poignant lyricism, dark introspection, and American neo-romantic mastery...” 🎭✨ Thomas Pasatieri’s Three Poems of James Agee (1974) stands among the most emotionally resonant vocal cycles in 20th-century American art song. Setting the deeply personal, melancholy verse of author and poet James Agee, these three songs explore themes of sleep, mortality, innocence, and quiet transcendence through sweeping vocal lines and rich, expressive piano textures. This complete cycle features a synchronized score overlay integrated into the live performance footage, allowing viewers to observe the harmonic dialogue and intricate counterpoint between voice and piano. PERFORMERS Saundra DeAthos-Meers, soprano Paul Sánchez, piano TRACKLIST • 🌑 I. How Many Little Children Sleep • 🌙 II. A Lullaby • ✨ III. Sonnet ABOUT THE COLLABORATION Recorded live on October 2, 2025, in the Recital Hall of the Texas State University Performing Arts Center, this performance captures the deep artistic partnership between soprano Saundra DeAthos-Meers and pianist Paul Sánchez. From the brooding inquiry of the opening movement to the impassioned climax of the final "Sonnet," this series offers an intimate look into a cornerstone of American vocal literature. SUPPORT & CONNECT 🧡 Join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SanchezComposer 🎹 Official Website: https://www.paultsanchez.com 🔔 Subscribe for new "Composer-Pianist" releases every other Friday. #ThomasPasatieri #JamesAgee #SaundraDeAthos #PaulSanchez #AmericanArtSong #SopranoAndPiano #TexasStateUniversity #ScoreOverlay #ContemporaryClassical #SteinwayArtist #LiveArtSong #AmericanMusic