Pierre Jalbert, the composer, has a deep bond with music director Larry Rachleff and the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, where he began his career in 1996.
Performer Biography
Kinetic, a Houston-based ensemble, is recognized for its dynamic, collaboratively driven performances and commitment to showcasing diverse and newly composed classical music.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible by grants from NewMusicUSA and Rice University.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pierre Jalbert, the composer, draws inspiration from quantum gravity, nature's displays, and the earth's developmental processes for his works on this album.
Performer Biography
The Maia Quartet, former quartet-in-residence at the University of Iowa, has appeared in major concert halls internationally, including New York's Alice Tully and Merkin Halls.
Performer Biography
The Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, under Music Director Larry Rachleff, has a reputation as one of the finest university orchestras in the nation.
Recording & Production
All the works on this disc are premiere recordings.
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