Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, the composer, was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 1983.
Recording & Production
The IRIS Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Michael Stern, was founded in 2000 and is dedicated to supporting American music, commissioning and recording works by composers like Ellen Taaffe Zwilich.
Performer Biography
Pamela Frank, the violinist, is the daughter of noted pianists Claude Frank and Lilian Kallir.
Performer Biography
NEXUS, the percussion ensemble featured, was launched in 1971 with an entirely improvised concert.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's music is described as having 'fingerprints' — pieces that are peculiarly American and combine craft and inspiration, reflecting her optimistic and humanistic spirit.
Performer Biography
Pamela Frank, the violinist on this album, was recognized with the Avery Fisher Prize in 1999, one of the highest honors for American instrumentalists.
Composer Biography
Before becoming a composer, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich was a professional violinist for seven years, playing with the American Symphony Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski.
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