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Cunningham / Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra- Mezzanne Seat (CD)

SKU: 896931004862
¥118.00
Cunningham / Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra- Mezzanne Seat
Cunningham / Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra- Mezzanne Seat

In Mezzanine Seat, Michael Cunningham exhibits a mastery over all aspects of the orchestra, filling out every bit of space with breathtaking melody and harmony. The arrangements emote a sophistication that echoes J.S. Bach, one of Cunningham's greatest inspirations. In the three-part composition Bach Diadem, Cunningham pays tribute to the famed composer and incorporates 18th-century orchestral influence in his compositions. Backed by the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Croatian Chamber Orchestra, Cunningham uses his compositions to create stories that intertwine darkness and beauty. The instruments interact at the forefront of the pieces as though they are characters in an opera, singing with backdrop of the chamber orchestra. A classic example occurs in the second work, Clarinet Concerto. The composer highlights the clarinet as the protagonist in a fantastic narrative carried by the orchestra. Throughout the three movements, the clarinet creates a conversation which moves the production forward. The somber melodies form a dramatic dialogue with the rest of the orchestra, presenting a chain of events that captures the listener's attention immediately. The captivating compositions in Mezzanine Seat will ensure to listeners that anywhere they listen to the album, they will feel as though they are sitting in the best seats in the concert hall.

Tracklist:

  1. Silhouettes, Op. 225: I. Corps De Ballet
  2. Silhouettes, Op. 225: II. Basse Danse
  3. Silhouettes, Op. 225: III. Revels
  4. Silhouettes, Op. 225: IV. Moresca
  5. Silhouettes, Op. 225: V. Gershwin Portrait
  6. Silhouettes, Op. 225: VI. Mozart Metamorphosis
  7. Silhouettes, Op. 225: VII. March
  8. Silhouettes, Op. 225: VIII. Triolet
  9. Silhouettes, Op. 225: IX. Furioso
  10. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 186: I. Dithyramb
  11. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 186: II. Lithe
  12. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 186: III. Charivari
  13. Symphonette, Op. 200 "Symphony No. 4": I. Con Spirito
  14. Symphonette, Op. 200 "Symphony No. 4": II. Calmato
  15. Symphonette, Op. 200 "Symphony No. 4": III. Gioviale
  16. Bach Diadem, Op. 283: I. French Prelude
  17. Bach Diadem, Op. 283: II. Toccata Prelude
  18. Bach Diadem, Op. 283: III. Brandenburg Allegro
Format: New CD/Classical

Cunningham / Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra- Mezzanne Seat (CD)

SKU: 896931004862
¥118.00

Release Date: 10.12.2018

 
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In Mezzanine Seat, Michael Cunningham exhibits a mastery over all aspects of the orchestra, filling out every bit of space with breathtaking melody and harmony. The arrangements emote a sophistication that echoes J.S. Bach, one of Cunningham's greatest inspirations. In the three-part composition Bach Diadem, Cunningham pays tribute to the famed composer and incorporates 18th-century orchestral influence in his compositions. Backed by the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Croatian Chamber Orchestra, Cunningham uses his compositions to create stories that intertwine darkness and beauty. The instruments interact at the forefront of the pieces as though they are characters in an opera, singing with backdrop of the chamber orchestra. A classic example occurs in the second work, Clarinet Concerto. The composer highlights the clarinet as the protagonist in a fantastic narrative carried by the orchestra. Throughout the three movements, the clarinet creates a conversation which moves the production forward. The somber melodies form a dramatic dialogue with the rest of the orchestra, presenting a chain of events that captures the listener's attention immediately. The captivating compositions in Mezzanine Seat will ensure to listeners that anywhere they listen to the album, they will feel as though they are sitting in the best seats in the concert hall.

Tracklist:

  1. Silhouettes, Op. 225: I. Corps De Ballet
  2. Silhouettes, Op. 225: II. Basse Danse
  3. Silhouettes, Op. 225: III. Revels
  4. Silhouettes, Op. 225: IV. Moresca
  5. Silhouettes, Op. 225: V. Gershwin Portrait
  6. Silhouettes, Op. 225: VI. Mozart Metamorphosis
  7. Silhouettes, Op. 225: VII. March
  8. Silhouettes, Op. 225: VIII. Triolet
  9. Silhouettes, Op. 225: IX. Furioso
  10. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 186: I. Dithyramb
  11. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 186: II. Lithe
  12. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 186: III. Charivari
  13. Symphonette, Op. 200 "Symphony No. 4": I. Con Spirito
  14. Symphonette, Op. 200 "Symphony No. 4": II. Calmato
  15. Symphonette, Op. 200 "Symphony No. 4": III. Gioviale
  16. Bach Diadem, Op. 283: I. French Prelude
  17. Bach Diadem, Op. 283: II. Toccata Prelude
  18. Bach Diadem, Op. 283: III. Brandenburg Allegro