1st work for soprano and tenor soloists, 2-part boy's chorus, and orchestra (originally for soprano, tenor, "new music group", and "old music group"); 2nd work for violoncello and orchestra; 3rd work for orchestra. In the 1st work: Mary Rawcliffe, soprano ; Jonathan Mack, tenor ; Pasadena Boys Choir ; New Albion Ensemble ; Los Angeles Philharmonic ; André Previn, conductor. In the 2nd work: Warren Samples, Jr., violoncello ; Alabama Symphony ; Paul Polivnick, conductor. In the 3rd work: Utah Symphony Orchestra ; Christopher Wilkins, conductor. 1st work recorded April 3, 1987, at the Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles; 2nd work recorded April 2, 1988, at Moody Music Building, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; 3rd work recorded June 29, 1988, in Symphony Hall, Salt Lake City. Originally released by Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch (Nonesuch 79229) in 1989 as part of the Meet the Composer orchestra residency series. Compact disc. Program notes by the composer in English and texts with English translations ([11] pages : portrait) inserted in container.
Contents:
Contextures II : the final beast (33:06) -- Interplay (16:56) -- Of ceremonies, pageants, and celebrations (12:03)
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