Tania León's Ajiaco, a piece for guitar and piano, is an open-form score that allows performers freedom in sequence and encourages spontaneous decisions, embedding characteristic Latin American rhythms.
Recording & Production
The recording of Mario Davidovsky's Cantione Sine Textu was made four days after the composer passed away, with his impact and spirit felt by those involved.
Recording & Production
Ryan Streber mixed and mastered the album, and Kate Gentile was responsible for the art and design.
Composition History
Ken Ueno's Ghost Flowers was commissioned by the International Contemporary Ensemble for a 2017 performance at Lincoln Center's Out of Doors Festival.
Composition History
Mario Davidovsky's Cantione Sine Textu was written in 2001 for the Empyrean Ensemble, with its title humorously serving as the only 'text' for this wordless song.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's executive producer, Daniel Lippel, aimed for an 'Either And' approach to music-making, embracing diverse aesthetic directions and collaborations rather than specialized expertise or ideological imperatives.
Recording & Production
This recording was funded in part by support from several organizations, including the Aaron Copland Fund for Music Recording Program and the International Contemporary Ensemble.
