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Prisma: Contemporary Works for Orchestra

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Composer
JULIEN KAWARSKY MUNCASTER
Artist
Vronsky, Winstin, Chicago Arts Orc
Format
CD
Label
Navona
Released
Feb 09, 2018
Catalog #
NV6141
UPC
896931004411

About

Navona Records is proud to present PRISMA, a compilation featuring four contemporary composers from the United States and England including Lionel Sainsbury, Clive Muncaster, Patricia Julien, and J. A. Kawarsky. PRISMA spans the spectrum of unique styles of composition, from the grandiose and triumphant to the fragile and tender. This compilation captures a journey through colorful orchestral elements in a singular listening experience that builds into a thrilling sound. PRISMA opens with triumph in Sainsbury’s “Time of the Comet.” Written in 1997, the piece was inspired by the visual presence of the Hale-Bopp comet. Sainsbury translated his vision into a grand composition featuring a proud and virtuous introduction that transitions between allegro and slow sections concluding with prevailing optimism and possibility. Muncaster’s “Reflective Thought Patterns” builds in arch form to its central section and then literally reflects itself in reverse order. The composition starts with brass and timpani, transitioning its melody patterns on woodwinds, marimba, vibraphone, and French horn until the piece comes together at the end echoing the opening this time with a full orchestra. “Among the Hidden” by Patricia Julien, introduces an eerie, darker shade to the PRISMA collection. Building off a circular, three-note piano melody, the moodiness of the composition creates a stark, yet refreshing contrast to the bright, brave orchestral performance of the other composers. Lastly, Kawarsky’s “Fastidious Notes” draws in the ear of the listener with its unusual 5/4 metrical setting. The composition, based on a reworking of the American folk-song “Goodbye Old Paint,” features a sound borrowed right from the school of 20th century American classical music. As the compilation end, the four songs touch every emotion resulting in a conclusive listener experience.

Tracklist 4 tracks

  1. 1 Time of the Comet, Op. 25 12:35
    Track
    1
    Title
    Time of the Comet, Op. 25
    Duration
    12:35
    Composer
    Lionel Sainsbury
    Ensemble
    Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Petr Vronský
  2. 2 Reflective Though Patterns 15:54
    Track
    2
    Title
    Reflective Though Patterns
    Duration
    15:54
    Composer
    Clive Muncaster
    Ensemble
    Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Robert Ian Winstin
  3. 3 Among the Hidden 11:19
    Track
    3
    Title
    Among the Hidden
    Duration
    11:19
    Composer
    Patricia Julien
    Ensemble
    Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Petr Vronský
  4. 4 Fastidious Notes 11:29
    Track
    4
    Title
    Fastidious Notes
    Duration
    11:29
    Composer
    Jay A. Kawarsky
    Performer
    Jonathan Helton
    Ensemble
    Chicago Arts Orchestra
    Conductor
    Javier José Mendoza