The Da Capo Chamber Players, who perform on this album, have been at the center of the New York new-music scene for forty-five years and have premiered over 150 works written specifically for them.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Karchin's music has been praised by critics for its 'fearless eloquence' (The New Yorker), 'bare-nerve intensity' (NY Times), and 'coruscating beauty' (San Francisco Chronicle).
Recording & Production
Funding for this CD was provided by generous grants from New York University's research and development funds, and the composition of 'Tribute to the Angels' was supported by a commissioning award from the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard University.
Composer Biography
The Eastman School of Music initiated an archive of Louis Karchin's manuscripts and career in 2018, and honored him with a Centennial Award for lifetime achievement in music in 2022.
Performer Biography
The Horszowski Trio, featured on this album, is named after legendary pianist Mieczyslaw Horszowski, with whom their pianist studied as his last pupil.
Recording & Production
The 'Two Sacred Songs' on this album were first presented online during the pandemic, with soprano Marisa Karchin and her accompanist recording their parts separately and syncing them remotely.
Composer Biography
Louis Karchin, the composer, has been a prominent figure in music for over four decades, writing over 100 works and co-founding groups like the Harvard Group for New Music.
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