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)
1 I. Impromptu 06:00
Phillips, Daniel (violin)
Ritt, Morey (piano)
2 II. Invocation 05:43
Phillips, Daniel (violin)
Ritt, Morey (piano)
3 III. Stephane's Dance 03:51
Phillips, Daniel (violin)
Ritt, Morey (piano)
Talujon Percussion Quartet (Ensemble)
4 No. 1. With Anticipation 04:39
Talujon Percussion Quartet (Ensemble)
5 No. 2. With Great Energy 04:16
Talujon Percussion Quartet (Ensemble)
6 No. 3. Gently, Quietly 06:02
Talujon Percussion Quartet (Ensemble)
New York New Music Ensemble (Ensemble)
7 Rituals: Sacred and Profane 07:38
New York New Music Ensemble (Ensemble)
Anderson, William (guitar)
8 I. Preludio 02:19
Anderson, William (guitar)
9 II. Dansa 03:05
Anderson, William (guitar)
Smaldone, Edward
Bible - New Testament - Lyricist
Florilegium Chamber Choir (Choir)
Hilse, Walter (organ)
Rice, JoAnne (Conductor)
10 Magnificat 09:48
Florilegium Chamber Choir (Choir)
Hilse, Walter (organ)
Rice, JoAnne (Conductor)
11 Nunc dimittis 03:42
Florilegium Chamber Choir (Choir)
Hilse, Walter (organ)
Rice, JoAnne (Conductor)
Smaldone, Edward
Knijff, Jan-Piet (organ)
12 A Certain Slant of Light 08:14
Knijff, Jan-Piet (organ)

Total Playing Time: 01:05:17