Clarinetist Anthony McGill, the album's featured soloist, believes music allows us to empathize, communicate identities, and embrace the beauty of diverse sounds and stories.
Performer Biography
Anthony McGill is the first African-American principal clarinetist in the New York Philharmonic's history and is a recipient of the prestigious 2020 Avery Fisher Prize.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2021 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago.
Performer Biography
The Pacifica Quartet has won multiple Grammy Awards, including one in 2020 for 'Best Chamber Music Performance' for their album 'Contemporary Voices'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Pacifica Quartet, a Grammy Award-winning chamber ensemble, views each new musical creation as contributing a fresh voice and unique viewpoint to the American story.
Album & Artwork
This album features four world premiere recordings of works by living American composers: Richard Danielpour, James Lee III, Ben Shirley, and Valerie Coleman.
Performer Biography
Anthony McGill performed alongside Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, and Gabriela Montero at President Barack Obama's first inauguration, premiering a piece by John Williams.
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