Phoenix Symphony Releases A New CD March 3, 2009
Music lovers can bring the Phoenix Symphony into their cars and living rooms next month, when the CD of its program “Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio” debuts on the Naxos label.
The CD is the fifth recording for the symphony, and the organization’s first release since 1994. The live album captures the sold-out world premiere of the piece as it debuted Feb. 7, 2008, at Symphony Hall under the leadership of Virginia G. Piper Music Director Michael Christie.
The oratorio, composed by composer-in-residence Mark Grey, features baritone Scott Hendricks and the 120 voices of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus. The work, a contemporary retelling of an ancient Navajo epic story, incorporates both the Navajo and English languages. [Available for download from naxos.com – Ed.]
The CD will be formally released on March 31 on the Naxos label, under catalog number 8.559604. It is expected to be sold through major retailers as well as the Phoenix Symphony Gift Shop before and after orchestra performances at Symphony Hall, 225 E. Adams St., Phoenix.
- Sam Richard, Downtown Phoenix Journal, 27 February 2009
Composer - Mark Grey Biography & Discography
Baritone - Scott Hendricks Biography & Discography
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra Biography & Discography
Conductor - Michael Christie Biography & Discography
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