ChromaDuo, comprised of Tracy Anne Smith and Rob MacDonald, is praised for their "great fluidity and technical perfection" and "sensitive and lyrical style" by Soundboard Magazine.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Stephen Goss's "Still the Sea" is an homage to Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu, referencing his piece "Toward the Sea" and his musical style characterized by gentleness.
Composition History
Roland Dyens' "Niterói" was commissioned by ChromaDuo with funds from the Theodore Presser Foundation and is inspired by the Brazilian city of the same name.
Compositional Technique
Stephen Goss's "The Raw and the Cooked" references various musical styles, from Django Reinhardt to Astor Piazzolla, and incorporates influences from David Byrne and Arabic music.
Compositional Technique
Roland Dyens' "Niterói" reflects the juxtaposition of modern art and natural splendor, with outer sections featuring syncopated Brazilian rhythms and a central section highlighting the Brazilian musical concept of saudade.
Composition History
Christopher William Pierce's "Adagio and Fugue" was inspired by his reacquaintance with the piano repertoire, particularly Bach's Preludes and Fugues and Debussy's Études.
Composition History
ChromaDuo commissioned works from several composers, including Roland Dyens, Stephen Goss, Ben Verdery, Dusan Bogdanovic, Christopher William Pierce, and Judah Adashi.
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