So Lit Song Lit

Elinor Remick Warren (1900-1991) was already commissioned by G. Schirmer to compose art songs before she graduated high school. She was also a concert pianist and collaborative pianist who played for such singers as Lawrence Tibbett, and Kirsten Flagstad performed her songs. Her musical language is very accessible, with hints of French expanded harmonies and some very fun Straussian piano moments!

Musical clips performed by Toni Marie Palmertree, soprano, and Ellen Rissinger, piano:

All of these songs can be found in Centennial Album: 16 Songs (high voice) (low voice)
  • Piano
  • Melody out of my heart
  • Love’s Riddle
  • My parting gift

Recorded at Morningstar Studios in Norristown, PA.

As Season 4 ends, so does the So Lit Song Lit podcast. With some new gigs for both of us this summer, there just isn't enough time for us to continue. We hope you have all enjoyed the past 4 seasons as much as we enjoyed putting them together, and hope that we have inspired you to go digging for more repertoire!

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Creators and Guests

Host
Ellen Rissinger
So Lit Song Lit Creator & Co-Host
Host
Toni-Marie Palmertree
So Lit Song Lit Co-Host

What is So Lit Song Lit?

This is So Lit Song Lit, where we reimagine the repertoire by introducing less familiar songs through sound clips and lively discussion! Together we’ll be exploring songs by composers that you may or may not have heard of already, showing how they compare to standard works, and giving you a taste of what they sound like. Join us down the rabbit hole as we expand the song canon!