Augusta Read Thomas's music is characterized by a love of dance, iridescent bell-saturated sounds, jazz influences, and a celebration of instrumental virtuosity.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer's work often engages in a deep interaction between the present and the past, such as refracting J.S. Bach's music through the rhythmic prism of Charles Mingus.
Critical Reception
Augusta Read Thomas has been called "a true virtuoso composer" by The New Yorker and her music praised for its substance, depth, and purpose.
Recording & Production
All compositions on this album, except for "Carnival," were recorded, edited, and mastered by Christopher L. Willis.
Performer Biography
Nadina Mackie Jackson, the bassoonist on "Carnival," is the most widely recorded Canadian bassoonist in history, with 13 solo albums and numerous other recordings.
Composer Biography
Augusta Read Thomas is described as one of the most active composers globally, with numerous commissions, performances, recordings, awards, and honors.
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