Azica Records
American Rapture / Stare, Kondonassis, Rochester Philharmonic
$18.99
Details
- Composer
- BARBER HARLIN HIGDON
- Artist
- Kondonassis, Stare
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Azica Records
- Released
- May 17, 2019
- Catalog #
- ACD-71327
- UPC
- 787867132722
About
"Yolanda Kondonassis’ enthusiasm for her instrument is infectious," says Jennifer Higdon when describing working with her to create a new harp concerto. This world premiere recording by Yolanda Kondonaiss with Ward Stare and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is a showcase for the grandeur of the harp through this beautiful composition by Jennifer Higdon. The harp as well as the orchestra is challenged with virtuosic and beautiful moments. The recording continues with the triumphant First Symphony of Samuel Barber, and rounds out with "Rapture" by Patrick Harlin described as being similar to extreme emotional states, musical elements in this piece start subtly and are magnified to their extremes, echoing throughout as inspired by the incredible experience of ultra-caving.
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REVIEW:
On the world premiere recording of Jennifer Higdon's mercurial Harp Concerto, the crystalline precision of Yolanda Kondonassis's harp, the rhythmic buoyancy of Stare's conducting, and the cohesion of the orchestra achieve a kind of mystical alchemy. Barber's Symphony No. 1 receives a revelatory performance, uncovering a wild and unfettered side to the composer's lyrical neo-Romanticism.
– Rochester City News (Daniel J. Kushner)
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REVIEW:
On the world premiere recording of Jennifer Higdon's mercurial Harp Concerto, the crystalline precision of Yolanda Kondonassis's harp, the rhythmic buoyancy of Stare's conducting, and the cohesion of the orchestra achieve a kind of mystical alchemy. Barber's Symphony No. 1 receives a revelatory performance, uncovering a wild and unfettered side to the composer's lyrical neo-Romanticism.
– Rochester City News (Daniel J. Kushner)
Tracklist 6 tracks
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1 I. First Light 06:52
- Track
- 1
- Title
- I. First Light
- Duration
- 06:52
- Composer
- Jennifer Higdon
- Performer
- Yolanda Kondonassis
- Ensemble
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Ward Stare
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2 II. Joy Ride 04:36
- Track
- 2
- Title
- II. Joy Ride
- Duration
- 04:36
- Composer
- Jennifer Higdon
- Performer
- Yolanda Kondonassis
- Ensemble
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Ward Stare
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3 III. Lullaby 04:54
- Track
- 3
- Title
- III. Lullaby
- Duration
- 04:54
- Composer
- Jennifer Higdon
- Performer
- Yolanda Kondonassis
- Ensemble
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Ward Stare
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4 IV. Rap Knock 04:49
- Track
- 4
- Title
- IV. Rap Knock
- Duration
- 04:49
- Composer
- Jennifer Higdon
- Performer
- Yolanda Kondonassis
- Ensemble
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Ward Stare
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5 Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 21:58
- Track
- 5
- Title
- Symphony No. 1, Op. 9
- Duration
- 21:58
- Composer
- Samuel Barber
- Ensemble
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Ward Stare
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6 Rapture (version for orchestra) 08:45
- Track
- 6
- Title
- Rapture (version for orchestra)
- Duration
- 08:45
- Composer
- Patrick Harlin
- Ensemble
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Ward Stare