Two works on this album, Recurrence by Sung-Hyun Yun and Jo-Ha-Kyu by Kai-Young Chan, were winners of the Emissary Quartet's 2016-2017 International Call for Scores Competition.
Performer Biography
The Emissary Quartet members live across the United States and regularly convene for performances and teaching residencies, unconstrained by geographical boundaries.
Performer Biography
The Emissary Quartet, the performers on this album, was founded in 2009 by students of Jeanne Baxtresser and Alberto Almarza.
Album & Artwork
The album's structure is based on the Japanese concept of 'Jo-ha-kyū' (beginning, break, rapid), which is also the title of a piece on the album by Kai-Young Chan.
Interpretation
The pieces on this album are ordered to convey a steady build of momentum and energy, starting calmly and accelerating to an intense conclusion.
Composition History
Left on Sweetleaf by Nicky Sohn was commissioned by the Emissary Quartet in 2025 with funding from the Houston Arts Alliance.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Houston, TX, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church across three dates in 2024 and 2025.
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