Notes and Editorial Reviews
“The music of Jonathan Leshnoff falls squarely in the middle of contemporary American romanticism... Though richly tonal, this is music quite distinct from anything else that’s out there at the moment.” (Strings Magazine, June 2009). On this second of three albums dedicated to Leshnoff’s orchestral and chamber music, two acclaimed American soloists bring to life his ravishing new Double Concerto, partnered here by his impressive First Symphony, a work which weaves tears and laughter into a haunting and ultimately life-affirming musical experience. The orchestral miniature Rush shimmers with pure kinetic energy.
“The music of Jonathan Leshnoff falls squarely in the middle of contemporary American romanticism... Though richly tonal, this is music quite distinct from anything else that’s out there at the moment.” (Strings Magazine, June 2009). On this second of three albums dedicated to Leshnoff’s orchestral and chamber music, two acclaimed American soloists bring to life his ravishing new Double Concerto, partnered here by his impressive First Symphony, a work which weaves tears and laughter into a haunting and ultimately life-affirming musical experience. The orchestral miniature Rush shimmers with pure kinetic energy. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Symphony no 1 "Forgotten Chants and Refrains" by Jonathan Leshnoff
Conductor:
Michael Stern
Orchestra/Ensemble:
IRIS Orchestra
Written: 2004
2.
Double Concerto by Jonathan Leshnoff
Performer:
Charles Wetherbee (Violin),
Roberto Díaz (Viola)
Conductor:
Michael Stern
Orchestra/Ensemble:
IRIS Orchestra
Written: 2007
3.
Rush by Jonathan Leshnoff
Conductor:
Michael Stern
Orchestra/Ensemble:
IRIS Orchestra
Written: 2008
Sound Samples
Double Concerto: II. Scherzo
Double Concerto: III. Mysterious
Double Concerto: IV. Finale
Symphony No. 1, "Forgotten Chants and Refrains": I. Introduction
Symphony No. 1, "Forgotten Chants and Refrains": II. Fast
Symphony No. 1, "Forgotten Chants and Refrains": III. Slow - Faster - Still
Symphony No. 1, "Forgotten Chants and Refrains": IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 1, "Forgotten Chants and Refrains": V. Resolution
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