Bernard Andrès, a widely performed composer of harp music, integrates French tonal tradition with modern atonal sensibility, creating a hybrid musical language.
Composition History
Duo Scorpio was awarded a grant from The American Harp Society in 2012, which they used to commission Robert Paterson for his work "Scorpion Tales," featured on this album.
Performer Biography
Duo Scorpio, a New York City-based harp duo, was founded by harpists Kathryn Andrews and Kristi Shade, who coincidentally share the same birthday: November 5, 1982.
Performer Biography
Duo Scorpio has performed with Florence + The Machine at the Met Gala and has played orchestrally in Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall.
Recording & Production
This album includes world premiere recordings of "Scorpion Tales" by Robert Paterson, "Crossfade" by Sebastian Currier, and "Unfurl" by Stephen Taylor.
Recording & Production
The album's production was partly funded by a Kickstarter campaign, with the American Modern Ensemble, Inc. serving as the fiscal sponsor.
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