Composer(s): Smaldone, Edward
Conductor(s): Rice, JoAnne
Label: Naxos
Genre: Chamber Music; Choral - Sacred; Instrumental
Catalogue No: 9.70170
Barcode: 730099717014
Release Date: 04/2012

SMALDONE, E.: Rituals: Sacred and Profane (D. Phillips, Ritt, Talujon Percussion Quartet, New York New Music Ensemble, Florilegium Chamber Choir)

Ritual, craft and emotion are aspects of deep concern for composer Edward Smaldone (b. 1956). The contrasting array of colors and ensembles on this collection of works composed between 1984 and 2002 is unified by a musical voice that offers layers of meaning, careful technique and rich emotional reward. These works are calculated to ‘speak’ on first hearing, and speak more with each subsequent visit.

Tracklist

Smaldone, Edward
Phillips, Daniel (violin)
Ritt, Morey (piano)
1I. Impromptu06:00
Phillips, Daniel (violin)
Ritt, Morey (piano)
2II. Invocation05:43
Phillips, Daniel (violin)
Ritt, Morey (piano)
3III. Stephane's Dance03:51
Phillips, Daniel (violin)
Ritt, Morey (piano)
Talujon Percussion Quartet (Ensemble)
4No. 1. With Anticipation04:39
Talujon Percussion Quartet (Ensemble)
5No. 2. With Great Energy04:16
Talujon Percussion Quartet (Ensemble)
6No. 3. Gently, Quietly06:02
Talujon Percussion Quartet (Ensemble)
New York New Music Ensemble (Ensemble)
7Rituals: Sacred and Profane07:38
New York New Music Ensemble (Ensemble)
Anderson, William (guitar)
8I. Preludio02:19
Anderson, William (guitar)
9II. Dansa03:05
Anderson, William (guitar)
Smaldone, Edward
Bible - New Testament - Lyricist
Florilegium Chamber Choir (Choir)
Hilse, Walter (organ)
Rice, JoAnne (Conductor)
10Magnificat09:48
Florilegium Chamber Choir (Choir)
Hilse, Walter (organ)
Rice, JoAnne (Conductor)
11Nunc dimittis03:42
Florilegium Chamber Choir (Choir)
Hilse, Walter (organ)
Rice, JoAnne (Conductor)
Smaldone, Edward
Knijff, Jan-Piet (organ)
12A Certain Slant of Light08:14
Knijff, Jan-Piet (organ)

Total Playing Time: 01:05:17