The musicians on this album were chosen for their unique musical and collaborative skills, with affiliations including the Meridian Arts Ensemble, Atlantic Brass Quintet, and Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Metalofonico" means "Sounds of Brass" and refers to a frevo, a type of dance popular in the Carnival of Northeast Brazil.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Iannis Xenakis, the composer of "Khal Perr," the act of performing his music was the most interesting part, and he was content with eighty-percent accuracy from performers.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Slee Concert Hall at the University at Buffalo in June 2001 and October 2002.
Performer Biography
Jon Nelson, the executive producer of this album, is a Professor of Music at The University at Buffalo and co-founded the Meridian Arts Ensemble in 1987.
Compositional Technique
Charles Ives's "From the Steeples to the Mountains" uses "off-sounding pitches" derived from the upper partials of fundamental notes, mimicking the reverberation of carillon bells.
Recording & Production
The tracks "Mambo #5" and the Gabrieli "Canzona" are live, unedited takes included to demonstrate the versatility of the performing group.
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