Across the Board consists of vocal selections alternating with original piano pieces by Mark Greathouse. The vocal pieces sung by Helena Greathouse range from eastern European folksongs to contemporary pieces, to selections from musicals by Marilyn Olson, to a classical operatic aria.
This CD is a collection of original compositions by Mark Greathouse: fourteen melodic piano pieces played by renowned Czech pianist Daniel Wiesner, some of which even resemble parlor music and ragtime with that roaring 20's feel. Included are also two of Mark’s vocal numbers sung by Helena Greathouse, one a lyric love song and the other filled with fun.
This CD is a collection of Czech and Slovak folk songs including four Christmas carols. These songs are hundreds of years old and some depict the life of the area where they originated. Most were composed by the very people who lived and worked on the land. The composers are unknown. The subjects often deal with agriculture, boyfriends, girlfriends, daily activities in the villages, wine and beer, celebrations, weddings, etc.