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Arlene Sierra, Vol. 2: Game of Attrition
Bridge Records

Arlene Sierra, Vol. 2: Game of Attrition

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Composer
SIERRA, ARLENE
Artist
BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES
Format
CD
Label
Bridge Records
Released
Jan 14, 2014
Catalog #
BCD9414
UPC
090404941429

About

This recording presents first performances of four recent scores by Arlene Sierra, the American composer, now living in London. Arlene Sierra’s music packs volcanic rhythmic power into compositions that are at once atmospheric, yet possessed of inexorable forward drive. The subject matter of Sierra’s compositions is far flung, and includes East Asian studies, evolutionary biology, entomology, game theory, siege engines, and architecture, to name but a few. In recent years Sierra has been commissioned by the New York Philharmonic and the Seattle Symphony, and both of these compositions are heard here. Sierra teaches composition at Cardiff University, Wales and the The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, led by their Principal Guest Conductor, Jac Van Steen, have played Sierra’s orchestral music more frequently than any other orchestra. Their superb performances capture the visceral quality and detail of Sierra’s virtuosic scores. - Bridge Records

Tracklist 5 tracks

  1. 1 Moler 08:09
    Track
    1
    Title
    Moler
    Duration
    08:09
    Composer
    Arlene Sierra
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Jac van Steen
  2. 2 I. Captive Nation 10:30
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. Captive Nation
    Duration
    10:30
    Composer
    Arlene Sierra
    Performer
    Huw Watkins
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Jac van Steen
  3. 3 II. Strategic Siege 10:51
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Strategic Siege
    Duration
    10:51
    Composer
    Arlene Sierra
    Performer
    Huw Watkins
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Jac van Steen
  4. 4 Game of Attrition 12:53
    Track
    4
    Title
    Game of Attrition
    Duration
    12:53
    Composer
    Arlene Sierra
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Jac van Steen
  5. 5 Aquilo 10:52
    Track
    5
    Title
    Aquilo
    Duration
    10:52
    Composer
    Arlene Sierra
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Jac van Steen