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BRIAN ANDREW INGLIS: TO BYZANTIUM AND BEYOND

$16.88

Details

Artist
KNATT, ELIZABETH / BARNES, RACHEL
Format
CD
Label
KAIROS
Released
Jul 05, 2024
Catalog #
KAIR22034.2
UPC
9120010286346

About

The album is inspired by the poetry of William Butler Yeats, in particular his work Sailing to Byzantium. The main composition, which features five recorder sizes from tenor to garklein, explores themes of time and transcendence, depicting a journey to an imaginary Byzantium where the poet is transformed into a golden bird. The four movements correspond to stanzas in Yeats' poem, with recurring elements such as a lyrical refrain and a gyre reflecting the poet's themes. The trajectory of the piece rises, mirroring the poetic theme, and integrates both old and new forms, incorporating extended techniques and exploring microtones. The Etudes de concert, written separately but complementary, serve as a sonic precursor to the Byzantium piece, showcasing conventional and extended recorder techniques within various musical forms. The two electronic pieces act as interludes between the main works, offering a diverse musical experience that blends ancient traditions with modern sensibilities. Created in collaboration with experimental musician Scott Taylor, the album reflects a fusion of musical styles and approaches.

Tracklist 10 tracks

  1. 1 I. Air 03:15
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Air
    Duration
    03:15
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Elizabeth Knatt, David Clements
  2. 2 II. Fuga 05:11
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Fuga
    Duration
    05:11
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Elizabeth Knatt
  3. 3 III. Paraphrase on O virga mediatrix 04:46
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Paraphrase on O virga mediatrix
    Duration
    04:46
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Elizabeth Knatt
  4. 4 IV. Tema con transformazioni 05:41
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Tema con transformazioni
    Duration
    05:41
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Elizabeth Knatt, David Clements
  5. 5 Burmese Memory 04:31
    Track
    5
    Title
    Burmese Memory
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Scott Taylor
  6. 6 I. That is no country for old men 09:52
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. That is no country for old men
    Duration
    09:52
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Rachel Barnes
  7. 7 II. An aged man is but a paltry thing 02:52
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. An aged man is but a paltry thing
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Rachel Barnes
  8. 8 III. O sages standing in God's holy fire 08:33
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. O sages standing in God's holy fire
    Duration
    08:33
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Rachel Barnes
  9. 9 IV. Once out of nature 02:16
    Track
    9
    Title
    IV. Once out of nature
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Rachel Barnes
  10. 10 Burmese Dreams 11:28
    Track
    10
    Title
    Burmese Dreams
    Duration
    11:28
    Composer
    Brian Andrew Inglis
    Performer
    Scott Taylor