Lou Harrison studied atonal theory with Arnold Schoenberg and became friends with John Cage, with whom he composed numerous works for percussion.
Composer Biography
Lou Harrison, one of the featured composers, was celebrated for his inventive scores that integrated Native American and Asian influences, emphasizing melody and rhythm over traditional harmony.
Album & Artwork
This album is a tribute to four mid-20th century new music composers from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The compositions on this album reflect tonal qualities, beautiful melodies, and ethnic rhythms from various cultures of Southeast Asia, India, 'The Silk Road', and Europe.
Performer Biography
Karen Gottlieb's mother, Lois Davidson Gottlieb, spent several years as an apprentice with renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright at both Taliesin East and West.
Performer Biography
Karen Gottlieb's father, Robert Gottlieb, had a distinguished career as an ethnomusicologist, primarily in India and Southeast Asia, and received an award from the Indian government for his contribution to Indian Classical Music.
Performer Biography
Karen Gottlieb, the harpist on this album, was raised by artistic parents: her father was a classical musician, scholar, and ethnomusicologist, and her mother was an architect.
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