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First Drop

5/19/2017, 15 Tracks, 1:11:29

Featuring

  • Paul Hillier
  • Christopher Bowers-Broadbent
  • Mathias Friis-Hansen
  • David Hildebrandt
  • Ars Nova Copenhagen
  • Howard Skempton
  • Michael Gordon
  • David Lang
  • Kevin Volans
  • Pablo Ortiz
  • Louis Andriessen
  • Gabriel Jackson
  • Steve Reich
  • Terry Riley

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Recording & Production

Almost all the works featured on this CD are first recordings, according to conductor Paul Hillier.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album, titled "first drop," was recorded over several years (2006-2015) in Garnisons Kirke, Copenhagen, with varying configurations of singers from Ars Nova Copenhagen.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The image of the moon on the album artwork was created by Kaarina Dillabough.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album's executive producers include Michael Gordon, David Lang, Kenny Savelson, and Julia Wolfe.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Paul Hillier, the conductor of Ars Nova Copenhagen, has known most of the composers on this album personally.

Source: Booklet

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