The album's repertoire reflects Ben Verdery's belief in an open-hearted musical approach, inspired by Leonard Bernstein's love for music of all genres.
Performer Biography
Ben Verdery, a prolific composer and performer, has been the guitar professor at the Yale School of Music since 1985.
Recording & Production
Ben Verdery used three different guitars for this recording: a 1995 Greg Smallman, a Garrett Lee guitar, and a Jack Vees Electric guitar.
Performer Biography
Javier Farías, a composer, has had his music performed and recorded by notable guitarists such as Eliot Fisk, Ben Verdery, and Andy Summers of The Police.
Performer Biography
Bryce Dessner, a composer and guitarist based in Paris, is also a member of the rock band The National, for which he writes music with his twin brother Aaron.
Performer Biography
The Ulysses Quartet, praised for their 'textural versatility,' has won numerous awards, including the grand prize and gold medal at the 2016 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.
