Augusta Read Thomas: Music for Strings

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The first two volumes of this recording series focused on orchestral and chamber/piano music respectively, and the third volume was a recording of a live...
The first two volumes of this recording series focused on orchestral and chamber/piano music respectively, and the third volume was a recording of a live 50th birthday concert presented by the New Haven Symphony. This fourth volume has yet a different focus: music primarily featuring strings, and almost exclusively performed by young musicians. Thomas wrote: "If one were to shut one's eyes while listening to this CD, one should imagine a stage full of passionate young musicians. Two of these performances are even taken from live, unedited concert recordings (Juilliard and Tanglewood). Thus this disc as a whole celebrates the skill and dedication of youthful musicians who play with utter commitment and flair."


Product Description:

  • Release Date: July 10, 2015


  • UPC: 0710357626326


  • Catalog Number: NI6263


  • Label: Nimbus


  • Number of Discs: 1


  • Composer: Augusta Read Thomas


  • Conductor: Jack Delaney, Jan Krzywicki, Laura Jackson, Xian Zhang


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: Network for New Music, Southern Methodist University Wind Ensemble


  • Performer: Christopher Janwong Mckiggan, Julian Hersh, Leah Gastler, Marc Rovetti, Scott Kluksdahl, Stefan Hersh



Works:

  1. Incantation

    Composer: Augusta Read Thomas

    Performer: Stefan Hersh (Violin)


  2. Passion Prayers

    Composer: Augusta Read Thomas

    Ensemble: Network for New Music

    Performer: Scott Kluksdahl (Cello)

    Conductor: Jan Krzywicki


  3. Spirit Musings

    Composer: Augusta Read Thomas

    Performer: Marc Rovetti (Violin)

    Conductor: Laura Jackson


  4. Jubilee, for piano & orchestra

    Composer: Augusta Read Thomas

    Conductor: Xian Zhang


  5. Rumi Settings, for violin & cello

    Composer: Augusta Read Thomas

    Performer: Julian Hersh (Cello), Stefan Hersh (Violin)


  6. Dancing Galaxy, for band

    Composer: Augusta Read Thomas

    Ensemble: Southern Methodist University Wind Ensemble

    Conductor: Jack Delaney


  7. Cantos for Slava, version for viola & piano

    Composer: Augusta Read Thomas

    Performer: Leah Gastler (Viola), Christopher Janwong Mckiggan (Piano)