TEIRSTEIN, A.: Kopanitza / Invention / What is Left of Us / Suite / Maramures (Open Crossings - Music by Teirstein)

Andy Teirstein’s background in movement theater (from his early work as a musical clown in a Mexican circus to his long association with music for dance) has given him a unique perspective on the dramatic possibilities of composition. The works heard here translate theatrical physicality into a variety of musical impulses, drawing inspiration from Balkan, Appalachian and Jewish influences, the music of Bartók, and setting the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish and Robert Service. The results juxtapose folk and new-music styles in a series of compelling and highly satisfying scenarios.

Tracklist

Teirstein, Andy
Vodovoz, Yuri (violin)
Teirstein, Andy (viola)
1Kopanitza06:53
Vodovoz, Yuri (violin)
Teirstein, Andy (viola)
Cygnus Ensemble (Ensemble)
2Invention05:21
Cygnus Ensemble (Ensemble)
Teirstein, Andy
Darwish, Mahmoud - Lyricist
Hosseini, Naaz (alto)
Teirstein, Andy (viola)
Friedlander, Erik (cello)
Primak, Eva (alto)
Roberts, Willa (mezzo-soprano)
Schenker, Aurelia (soprano)
3What is Left of Us08:45
Hosseini, Naaz (alto)
Teirstein, Andy (viola)
Friedlander, Erik (cello)
Primak, Eva (alto)
Roberts, Willa (mezzo-soprano)
Schenker, Aurelia (soprano)
Teirstein, Andy
Rowell, Mary (violin)
Shumway, Susan (violin)
Kephardt, Sam (viola)
Wang, Bruce (cello)
4I. Allemande03:26
Rowell, Mary (violin)
Shumway, Susan (violin)
Kephardt, Sam (viola)
Wang, Bruce (cello)
5II. Sarabande01:17
Rowell, Mary (violin)
Shumway, Susan (violin)
Kephardt, Sam (viola)
Wang, Bruce (cello)
6III. Pavanne01:39
Rowell, Mary (violin)
Shumway, Susan (violin)
Kephardt, Sam (viola)
Wang, Bruce (cello)
7IV. Gigue04:31
Rowell, Mary (violin)
Shumway, Susan (violin)
Kephardt, Sam (viola)
Wang, Bruce (cello)
Teirstein, Andy
Service, Robert William - Lyricist
Lancaster, Margaret (flute)
Middleton, Rob (clarinet)
Hutchinson, Thomas (trombone)
Kampmeier, Margaret (piano)
Vodovoz, Yuri (violin)
Momtchilova, Diliana (cello)
Lutken, David (narrator)
8The Shooting of Dan McGrew08:22
Lancaster, Margaret (flute)
Middleton, Rob (clarinet)
Hutchinson, Thomas (trombone)
Kampmeier, Margaret (piano)
Vodovoz, Yuri (violin)
Momtchilova, Diliana (cello)
Lutken, David (narrator)
Teirstein, Andy
Cassatt String Quartet (Ensemble)
Teirstein, Andy (jew's harp)
Teirstein, Andy (harmonica)
Teirstein, Andy (banjo)
9I. Limberjack01:51
Cassatt String Quartet (Ensemble)
Teirstein, Andy (jew's harp)
Teirstein, Andy (harmonica)
Teirstein, Andy (banjo)
10II. Vest Pocket04:06
Cassatt String Quartet (Ensemble)
Teirstein, Andy (jew's harp)
Teirstein, Andy (harmonica)
Teirstein, Andy (banjo)
11III. East Virginia03:46
Cassatt String Quartet (Ensemble)
Teirstein, Andy (jew's harp)
Teirstein, Andy (harmonica)
Teirstein, Andy (banjo)
Alaria Trio (Ensemble)
12I. The Old Trail04:02
Alaria Trio (Ensemble)
13II. The Creek03:35
Alaria Trio (Ensemble)
14III. The Rebbe's Dance02:43
Alaria Trio (Ensemble)
Farina, Danielle (viola)
Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Winstin, Robert Ian (Conductor)
15I. Allegro03:21
Farina, Danielle (viola)
Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Winstin, Robert Ian (Conductor)
16II. Lento06:56
Farina, Danielle (viola)
Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Winstin, Robert Ian (Conductor)
17III. Presto05:13
Farina, Danielle (viola)
Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Winstin, Robert Ian (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 01:15:47