Joan Tower describes her compositional process as 'organic,' always starting at the beginning and allowing the material to develop according to its own logic.
Composer Biography
Joan Tower, born in New Rochelle, New York, spent her formative years in La Paz, Bolivia, from age nine, where she absorbed a flair for percussion.
Composer Biography
Joan Tower founded the Da Capo Players in 1969 to promote contemporary music and create more opportunities for herself to compose.
Performer Biography
Cho-Liang Lin, the violinist on this recording, made his debut at Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival at age nineteen and has performed with virtually every major orchestra worldwide.
Recording & Production
The Nashville Symphony, led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, has an international profile and is one of the most active recording orchestras in the country.
Performer Biography
Giancarlo Guerrero, the conductor, is Music Director of the Nashville Symphony and Principal Guest Conductor of Cleveland Orchestra Miami.
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