![]() The three other composers-Christopher Theofanidis, Lisa Bielawa, and Michael Gatonska-are each about 10 years younger than Moravec. The other works on the Albany disc warrant attention as well. This album is all-around a knock-out for lovers of sumptuous strings - and the impressive ensemble from NYC deliver all of the perfect punches. Oh and Gatonska studied with Penderecki among others - I just stopped by his website. Needless to say I'm not comparing the substance of Gatonska's piece to those penned by the Polish master (and fellow countryman, as it happens). If you find say Penderecki listenable (and you should!) your ears won't shy away here. Michael Gatonska's "Tranformation of the Hummingbird" is the most "challenging" piece here however most listeners will find it agreeable. It is Paul Moravec and Lisa Bielawa that will be the most familiar names here I would think, however all four composers here deserve a closer look by anyone interested in contemporary music - and it's quite accessible at that. I predict many listeners hitting "repeat" here. Christopher Theofanidis's "Visions and Miracles" is an energetic and exciting piece and a great disc opener. ![]() This is a marvelous survey of music written for string orchestra by contemporary composers and a disc I have been listening to a lot lately.
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