Richard Danielpour's String Quartet No. 6, 'Addio', uses the string quartet as a metaphor for family, depicting how families break apart through distance, time, and death.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Richard Danielpour's String Quartets Nos. 5 and 6, both composed in Northern Italy, share the theme of 'letting go' and carry Italian subtitles.
Composer Biography
Richard Danielpour, the composer, has received numerous awards including the American Academy of Arts and Letters Charles Ives Fellowship and a Guggenheim Award.
Performer Biography
The Delray String Quartet, formed in 2005 by Mei Mei Luo, is based in Delray Beach, Florida, and has contributed to the string quartet repertoire by commissioning new works from American composers.
Compositional Technique
Richard Danielpour's String Quartet No. 7, 'Psalms of Solace', like his earlier String Quartet No. 3, 'Psalms of Sorrow', incorporates a human voice in its final movement.
Performer Biography
Hila Plitmann, the soprano on this recording, is a GRAMMY® Award-winning artist known for her musicianship and ability to perform challenging new works, often premiering pieces by leading composers.
Compositional Technique
The last movement of Richard Danielpour's String Quartet No. 6, 'Addio', features players leaving the stage one by one until only the cellist remains, with the others playing offstage.
