The cover photograph, 'I Sing the Body #7, 2006', and other images in the booklet are by Brian H. Peterson, whose phrase 'my whole creative life is a dance around the light' inspired the title of Jaffe's 'Light Dances'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Stephen Jaffe aims to reimagine traditional chamber ensembles, searching for new sounds and musical relationships to create a lyrical and narrative experience for listeners.
Recording & Production
This album features premiere recordings of three works by Stephen Jaffe, written between 2006 and 2009, showcasing collaborations with various ensembles and soloists.
Performer Biography
The Borromeo String Quartet is known for its innovative use of technology, being the first string quartet to use laptop computers on stage, allowing them to perform from 4-part scores and composers' manuscripts.
Performer Biography
Grammy award-winning pianist Lambert Orkis, featured on this album, has performed with renowned cellist Mstislav Rostropovich for over a decade and with German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter since 1988.
Performer Biography
David Hardy, the cellist on this album, is the principal cello of the National Symphony Orchestra and was the top American prize winner at the Seventh International Tchaikovsky Cello Competition.
Performer Biography
The Da Capo Chamber Players, a five-member 'Pierrot' ensemble, have been central to the New York new-music scene for 45 years and are celebrating their 50th season.
