The Houston Symphony, featured on this album, is one of America's leading orchestras and was awarded an ECHO Klassik award and a GRAMMY for its 2017 live recording of Berg's Wozzeck.
Cultural Impact
Jennifer Higdon's orchestral work, blue cathedral, is the most performed contemporary orchestral work in 21st-century repertoire, with over 700 performances to date.
Performer Biography
Matthew Strauss, the other percussion soloist, is the associate principal timpanist/section percussionist with the Houston Symphony and an associate professor at Rice University.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Critics have described Jennifer Higdon's music as complex yet emotionally accessible, traditionally rooted yet fresh, and both modern and timeless.
Performer Biography
Robert Spano, the conductor, is known for his artistry and communicative abilities, and after 20 seasons, he continues his association with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as music director laureate.
Performer Biography
Svet Stoyanov, one of the percussion soloists, is a Bulgarian artist and a winner of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition, known for his multifaceted career as a performer, producer, and educator.
Composer Biography
Jennifer Higdon, the composer, is a Pulitzer Prize and three-time GRAMMY Award-winner, making her a major figure in contemporary classical music.
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