Love Songs from a Third Floor Walk-Up – Raphael Fusco

First-place winner of the 2025 NATS Art Song Composition Award

The final song of this collection, Home, was commissioned by the National Association of Teachers of Singing and Cincinnati Song Initiative and due to terms of the commission will be available June 25, 2025.

Composer: Raphael Fusco

Text:  Caitlin Vincent

Instrumentation: medium/high voice and piano

Duration: 15 minutes

Date Written: 2024

Additional Information: Love Songs from a Third Floor Walk-Up offers an honest look at the ups and downs of sharing a space as a young couple. From choosing paint colors and dealing with each other's annoying quirks to managing cooking disasters and celebrating awkward birthdays, this collection captures the real moments of everyday life. Ultimately, it shows that true happiness lies in the simple act of cuddling up on the couch after a long day, embracing both the challenges and joys of love.