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"Ellis Island"
The Irish Tenors' fourth
album sees the trio of Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan, and Finbar
Wright paying a sentimental musical tribute to Ellis Island,
the hallowed landmark that met the majority of immigrants entering
the United States at the beginning of the 20th century. Needless
to say, the Tenors' repertoire this time around is full of reflective
ballads of love, loss, and homesickness, including the original
"Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" that opens this disc.
Throughout this studio recording, the Irish Tenors are in fine
form and backed by a soft-hued orchestra that never interferes
with their soaring vocals. Traditional tunes include "My
Wild Irish Rose," "How Are Things in Glocca Mora,"
and, of course, "Danny Boy" (the last sung by all three
tenors, with refreshingly simple solo piano accompaniment). Thankfully,
the threesome didn't forget that the immigrants had fun, too,
as evidenced by some lighthearted fare; "The Courtin' Medley"
features the Tenors at their most upbeat and comical. |
