This album was recorded in April 2018 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Houston, TX, with Blanton Alspaugh as Recording Producer.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album were delayed by eight months due to Hurricane Harvey, which struck just days before the original August 2017 schedule.
Album & Artwork
For ROCO's debut album, the selection of works was a collaborative process, with musicians choosing their favorite pieces from the ensemble's first twelve seasons.
Composition History
Five of ROCO's then fifty-eight world premiere commissions were chosen for this album, reflecting the ensemble's long history of commissioning new works.
Composition History
The piece "Anthem of Hope: Houston Strong" was added to the album after Hurricane Harvey, commissioned to honor the Houston community's resiliency in the storm's wake.
Recording & Production
The album was edited, mixed, and mastered at SOUNDMIRROR in Boston by Mark Donahue, with Andy Bradley serving as Recording Engineer.
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