Chiayu's "Black and White" is inspired by the colors and symbolism of Ying and Yang, with each movement representing contrasting characteristics that also complement and interrelate.
Performer Biography
Pianist/percussionist Danny Holt introduced violist Molly Gebrian to contemporary music, igniting her passion for performing it.
Compositional Technique
Daniel Corral's "Ultramarine" makes use of unusual viola timbres, extending percussion writing into the viola part by using the wood of the bow and instrument.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Casey Cangelosi's "Theatric No. 8" explores musical material as a three-dimensional object, revealing more detail as different perspectives are presented.
Composition History
Karl Blench's "Second Take" is a "second attempt" to get music out into the world after the premiere of an earlier related piece was derailed by an Icelandic volcano eruption in 2010.
Composition History
The album project, "Trios for Two," began in 2010 when violist Molly Gebrian called pianist/percussionist Danny Holt to brainstorm for her doctoral degree requirement.
Recording & Production
All the works on this album are world premiere recordings.
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