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Riley: Palmian Chord Ryddle, Royal Majestic / Guerrero, Nashville Symphony

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Composer
RILEY, TERRY
Artist
Silverman, Wilson, Guerrero
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Nov 10, 2017
Catalog #
8559739
UPC
636943973929

About

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Terry Riley’s name will always be associated with his breakthrough work In C, but his influence on modern music has stretched far beyond minimalism. Both of the works on this recording reveal Riley’s spirit of exploration and his close collaboration with remarkable musicians. Commissioned by the Nashville Symphony, The Palmian Chord Ryddle is a kind of musical autobiography in which electric violin pioneer Tracy Silverman’s “one-man string quartet” sets the pace for the sparse, translucent orchestration. At The Royal Majestic is another recent example of Riley’s work with a symphony orchestra and a virtuosic soloist, in this case organist Todd Wilson. Its title refers to “the mighty Wurlitzer housed in grand movie palaces,” and the music draws on a wide variety of genres including gospel, ragtime, Baroque chorales, and boogie.

REVIEW:

The late career of Terry Riley has received less attention than that of Philip Glass or even Steve Reich. The resurgent Nashville Symphony under Giancarlo Guerrero makes a good case here that such neglect is misguided. The Palmian Chord Ryddle (2011) is an eclectic, playful eight-movement work for electric violin and orchestra, but steering mostly clear of highly extended techniques. Even stronger is At The Royal Majestic, an homage to the golden age of the theater organ. Engineering kudos for clarity in an extremely diverse set of materials. Highly recommended.

– All Music Guide (James Manheim)

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 I. Starting from Here - 05:19
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Starting from Here -
    Duration
    05:19
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Tracy Silverman
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  2. 2 II. Iberia - 06:34
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Iberia -
    Duration
    06:34
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Tracy Silverman
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  3. 3 III. Slow Drag - 03:13
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Slow Drag -
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Tracy Silverman
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  4. 4 IV. Towards the Clouds - 05:49
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Towards the Clouds -
    Duration
    05:49
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Tracy Silverman
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  5. 5 V. For Maresa - 03:11
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. For Maresa -
    Duration
    03:11
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Tracy Silverman
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  6. 6 VI. Ghandi-Ji's Danda - 05:23
    Track
    6
    Title
    VI. Ghandi-Ji's Danda -
    Duration
    05:23
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Tracy Silverman
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  7. 7 VII. Wedding Music - 04:22
    Track
    7
    Title
    VII. Wedding Music -
    Duration
    04:22
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Tracy Silverman
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  8. 8 VIII. The Afterglow 01:33
    Track
    8
    Title
    VIII. The Afterglow
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Tracy Silverman
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  9. 9 I. Negro Hall 15:36
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. Negro Hall
    Duration
    15:36
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Todd Wilson
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  10. 10 II. Lizard Tower Gang 04:37
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. Lizard Tower Gang
    Duration
    04:37
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Todd Wilson
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero
  11. 11 III. Circling Kailash 13:45
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Circling Kailash
    Duration
    13:45
    Composer
    Terry Riley
    Performer
    Todd Wilson
    Ensemble
    Nashville Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Giancarlo Guerrero