The "mystery sonatas" premiered on April 29, 2014, performed by Augustin Hadelich, the violinist for whom it was commissioned, at Zankel Hall.
This recording of "mystery sonatas" was made from May 26-28, 2016, at the American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York City.
David Lang's "mystery sonatas" was commissioned by Carnegie Hall for the violinist Augustin Hadelich.
Cantaloupe Music, the label releasing this album, was founded by the creators of Bang on a Can, a new music organization.
The cover photograph for the album is 'Nude boy in rocky landscape, silhouette' (1905) by F. Holland Day, from The Louise Imogen Guiney Collection.
The final movement of "mystery sonatas," titled 'glory,' is dedicated to the memory of the composer's friend, Paul Bloodgood.
Lawson White produced this recording of David Lang's "mystery sonatas."
