Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 features a 'super-unusual, 17-measure-long ground bass' in its third movement and a cadenza that builds ferocity using motifs from previous movements.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Earl Maneein, the composer of 'Dependent Arising', draws inspiration from extreme metal, Western European classical music, and his practice as a Buddhist.
Interpretation
Rachel Barton Pine chose to pair Earl Maneein's concerto with Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 because she believes Shostakovich is beloved by metalheads and his music's defiance resonates with heavy metal fans.
Historical Context
Dmitri Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 was shelved for seven years due to the political climate in Stalinist Russia, where the composer faced accusations of 'formalism'.
Performer Biography
Rachel Barton Pine, the violinist on this album, first discovered heavy metal music at age ten and was particularly drawn to the 'thrash' subgenre.
Compositional Technique
Earl Maneein's 'Dependent Arising' incorporates elements from metal music, such as 'blast beats' on symphonic percussion, 'breakdowns', 'mosh sections', and 'chugs' adapted for violin and orchestra.
Performer Biography
Rachel Barton Pine was a member of the acclaimed doom/thrash metal band Earthen Grave from 2009-2014.
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