Description
Title: First Light
Artist: Kuusisto Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
Label: Pentatone
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 827949074561
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2021-06-04
Number of Discs: 1
Violinist Pekka Kuusisto and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra present First Light, the first fruit of Kuusisto”s tenure as the ensemble”s Artistic Director, on which two eminent New York composers are cast in a Nordic light. The album offers the world premiere recording of Nico Muhly”s Shrink (Concerto for Violin and Strings), a unique, remotely-recorded rendition of Philip Glass” The Orchard by Kuusisto and Muhly, and Kuusisto”s new string orchestra arrangement of Glass” “”Mishima”” String Quartet No. 3. Violinist, conductor and composer Pekka Kuusisto is renowned for his artistic freedom and flair in directing ensembles. Since it”s formation in 1977 the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra has established itself as one of the foremost chamber orchestras on the international classical music scene today. Nico Muhly is one of the most-performed composers of his generation, and appears as pianist on this album. Kuusisto, the NCO and Muhly all make their PENTATONE debut.
Tracks:
1.1 I. Ninths
1.2 II. Sixths
1.3 III. Turns
1.4 The Screens: The Orchard (Arr. for Violin and Piano)
1.5 I. 1957: Award Montage
1.6 II. November 25: Ichigaya
1.7 III. Grandmother and Kimitake
1.8 IV. 1962: Body Building
1.9 V. Blood Oath
1.10 VI. Mishima – Closing
Audio Sample:
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