Parts to Play / Lee, Locker
Details
- Composer
- ZAIMONT WORTHINGTON DAUGHERT
- Artist
- Lee, Locker
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Navona
- Released
- Jun 08, 2018
- Catalog #
- NV6165
- UPC
- 896931004657
About
On Parts to Play, critically acclaimed violinist Moonkyung Lee turns from the symphonic environment of the critically lauded label debut, Tchaikovsky, on which she performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, to a more intimate setting, with only pianist Martha Locker as her partner on a selection of works that include both stunning solo performances and intricate yet simple duets. Choosing to include Prokofiev’s “Sonata for Solo Violin” amid compositions from six contemporary composers who collectively represent three decades of works is indicative of Lee’s ability to tease out the subtle nuances of every piece she performs. The three-movement suite moves from the simplicity of Moderato’s Classical sonata format through the more lyrically, introverted Andante Dolce to the clever finale, Con Brio. Similarly, her transit through Benjamin Ellin’s composition for solo violin, “Three States at Play,” is a nuanced journey through three movements, in which the more serene second movement is bookended by two outer movements that are quite rhythmically active. When performing duets with Locker, such as on Rain Worthington’s “Jilted Tango,” Lee’s violin seamlessly integrates with the piano to create an atmosphere both spirited and poignant, capturing the “push and pull in a dance of love” implied by its title. Another sort of dance entirely is captured on the duo’s performance of the vibrant and upbeat “Grand Tartanella.” Moonkyung Lee’s career includes numerous accolades, awards and scholarships including the Yale Chamber Music Celebration, and an NYU/Steinhardt Doctoral Fellowship for Doctoral Studies, of which she was the first ever classical string performer recipient. Her extensive array of performances, both in Europe in the US, include collaborations with many eminent ensembles, conductors and performers.
Tracklist 13 tracks
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1 I. Moderato 05:02
- Track
- 1
- Title
- I. Moderato
- Duration
- 05:02
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee
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2 II. Theme and Variations 03:24
- Track
- 2
- Title
- II. Theme and Variations
- Duration
- 03:24
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee
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3 III. Con brio - Allegro precipitato - Tempo I - Allegro precipitato 03:53
- Track
- 3
- Title
- III. Con brio - Allegro precipitato - Tempo I - Allegro precipitato
- Duration
- 03:53
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee
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4 I. Moderato 06:45
- Track
- 4
- Title
- I. Moderato
- Duration
- 06:45
- Composer
- Timo Andres
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee, Martha Locker
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5 II. Moderato 03:59
- Track
- 5
- Title
- II. Moderato
- Duration
- 03:59
- Composer
- Timo Andres
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee, Martha Locker
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6 III. Allego scherzando 05:14
- Track
- 6
- Title
- III. Allego scherzando
- Duration
- 05:14
- Composer
- Timo Andres
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee, Martha Locker
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7 Blue Piece 02:49
- Track
- 7
- Title
- Blue Piece
- Duration
- 02:49
- Composer
- Libby Larsen
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee, Martha Locker
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8 Grand Tarantella 05:41
- Track
- 8
- Title
- Grand Tarantella
- Duration
- 05:41
- Composer
- Judith Lang Zaimont
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee, Martha Locker
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9 Jilted Tango 05:21
- Track
- 9
- Title
- Jilted Tango
- Duration
- 05:21
- Composer
- Rain Worthington
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee, Martha Locker
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10 Viva 02:46
- Track
- 10
- Title
- Viva
- Duration
- 02:46
- Composer
- Michael Daugherty
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee
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11 I. Molto furioso 04:33
- Track
- 11
- Title
- I. Molto furioso
- Duration
- 04:33
- Composer
- Benjamin Ellin
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee
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12 II. Molto cantabile 02:46
- Track
- 12
- Title
- II. Molto cantabile
- Duration
- 02:46
- Composer
- Benjamin Ellin
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee
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13 III. Full of Spirit 02:39
- Track
- 13
- Title
- III. Full of Spirit
- Duration
- 02:39
- Composer
- Benjamin Ellin
- Performer
- Moonkyung Lee