Nico Muhly & Philip Glass: Works Classical PENTATONE

Nico Muhly & Philip Glass: Works

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PT 6745

Nico Muhly & Philip Glass: Works

Label Catalogue Number:
PTC5186745

Running Time: 00:47:44

Release Date: June 2021
Originally recorded in 2020

Genre:
Classical

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Violinist Pekka Kuusisto and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra present First Light, the first fruit of Kuusisto’s tenure as the ensemble’s Artistic Director, on which two eminent New York composers are cast in a Nordic light. The album offers the world premiere recording of Nico Muhly’s Shrink (Concerto for Violin and Strings), a unique, remotely-recorded rendition of Philip Glass’ The Orchard by Kuusisto and Muhly, and Kuusisto’s new string orchestra arrangement of Glass’ “Mishima” String Quartet No. 3. Violinist, conductor and composer Pekka Kuusisto is renowned for his artistic freedom and flair in directing ensembles. Since its formation in 1977 the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra has established itself as one of the foremost chamber orchestras on the international classical music scene today. Nico Muhly is one of the most-performed composers of his generation, and appears as pianist on this album. Kuusisto, the NCO and Muhly all make their PENTATONE debut.

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Reviews

“… The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra gives excellent performances under Kuusisto’s direction. Sound is very good. Muhly and Kuusisto are both undoubtedly reaching high points in their artistry.”

Nathan Faro – American Record Guide – November/December 2021

“Pioneering violinist spotlights two New York composers in a moving album … It’s a disc of vivid, compelling playing, captured in close, warm sound.”

David Kettle – The Strad – September 2021

“… [Shrink is] performed here with characteristic grit and flair by its dedicatee Pekka Kuusisto and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra…”

Pwyll ap Siôn – Gramophone magazine – September 2021

Performance **** Recording *****

Claire Jackson – BBC Music magazine – September 2021

“… This is a well-produced and superbly performed release, and the appearance of a brand-new violin concerto into the world deserves everyone’s attention.”

Dominy Clements – MusicWeb-International.com – 22 July 2021

*****

Uwe Krusch - – Pizzicato.com.lu – 7 June 2021

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