The album title also refers to the two song cycles on the album, Cantare di Amore and Letters from Home, whose texts were re-cycled and re-purposed for inclusion in these compositions.
Composer Biography
Edward Smaldone is a Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, where he also served as Director from 2002 to 2016.
Composer Biography
Edward Smaldone, the composer, received the Goddard Lieberson Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1993, which launched his career.
Recording & Production
The recording engineer, editor, mastering technician, and co-producer for this album was Adam Abeshouse, who provided musical and sonic insight.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Once and Again," refers to the fact that each of the five works on the album was "tinkered with" over a number of years by the composer, Edward Smaldone.
Performer Biography
The Brno Philharmonic, featured on Sinfonia, has a history dating back to the 1870s and was established under the auspices of composer Leoš Janáček.
Performer Biography
The performers on this CD are described as a collection of the very best American chamber musicians and a stellar European orchestra.
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