Egilsson: From The Rainbow, Etc / Arnaeus Ensemble

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Label
Cambria
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Format
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Cambria's new release further explores the chamber music of Arni Egilsson and features as its signature work a powerful testament to the memory of the children that have fallen victim to violence; an issue that is sadly ever-present in our society. From the Rainbow with a text by the composer's wife, poet Dorette Egilsson, is scored for two child narrators and string ensemble. "The work is a powerful kaleidoscope of emotions that takes the listener into the souls of parents who have lost a child. The music lets one experience the initial shock and the turbulent screams of denial with its mind loosing madness of "Why???! - of innocent memories of playful times always overshadowed by sad anguish - a melodic children's tune adding to the finality of what will never be again - the voices of the children coming from the rainbow and talking about nature's wonders, that they will never experience." Additional works on the disc include A Tale of Yore for piano quintet; Sextet; and Impressions for string quintet. Egilsson has earned an international reputation as a double bass player and is equally comfortable in jazz and classical venues. In recent years he has also become well known as a composer. This is the third CD of his music on Cambria. CB1033 is of more chamber music and CB1102 is a jazz title.



Product Description:


  • Release Date: January 01, 1999


  • UPC: 021475011179


  • Catalog Number: CD1117


  • Label: Cambria


  • Number of Discs: 1


  • Composer: Arni, Egilsson


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: Arnaeus Ensemble


  • Performer: ARNAEUS ENSEMBLE