Steven Ricks's works on this album are not imitations of Baroque music but rather explore the ideological and technical foundations of the Baroque era.
Album & Artwork
The album's artwork features paintings from open access collections by Baroque artists such as Sir Peter Paul Rubens, Philip van Kouwenbergh, and Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's pieces by Steven Ricks invoke the spirit of reinvention that animated the Baroque era, which was a "new music" movement.
Composer Biography
Steven Ricks's music is performed and recorded by leading artists and ensembles, including counter)induction, New York New Music Ensemble, and NOVA Chamber Series.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible through the support of the BYU School of Music, College of Fine Arts and Communications, and the Barlow Endowment Education Grant.
Composer Biography
Steven Ricks (b. 1969) is a composer described by BBC Music Magazine as "unafraid to tackle big themes," creating bold, innovative, and diverse work.
