Cunningham / Moravian Philharmonic Orch / Micka - Sonic Flight - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

In Mezzanine Seat, Michael Cunningham exhibits a mastery over all aspects of the orchestra, filling out every bit of space with breathtaking melody and harmony. The arrangements emote a sophistication that echoes J.S. Bach, one of Cunningham's greatest inspirations. In the three-part composition Bach Diadem, Cunningham pays tribute to the famed composer and incorporates 18th-century orchestral influence in his compositions. Backed by the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Croatian Chamber Orchestra, Cunningham uses his compositions to create stories that intertwine darkness and beauty. The instruments interact at the forefront of the pieces as though they are characters in an opera, singing with backdrop of the chamber orchestra. A classic example occurs in the second work, Clarinet Concerto. The composer highlights the clarinet as the protagonist in a fantastic narrative carried by the orchestra. Throughout the three movements, the clarinet creates a conversation which moves the production forward. The somber melodies form a dramatic dialogue with the rest of the orchestra, presenting a chain of events that captures the listener's attention immediately. The captivating compositions in Mezzanine Seat will ensure to listeners that anywhere they listen to the album, they will feel as though they are sitting in the best seats in the concert hall. Album Tracks 1. Silhouettes Op. 225 2. Clarinet Concerto Op. 186 3. Symphonette Op. 200 4. Bach Diadem Op. 283 5.

Album Tracks 1. Jeannine 2. She 3. Oblivion 4. Touch of Your Lips 5. This Is No Laughing Matter 6. Beautiful Friendship 7. Love Endures 8. Goodbye / the Architect

Flight Is the Stunning New Album of Works from British Composer Oliver Davis (B. 1972), Composed for and in Collaboration with Violinist Kerenza Peacock. Flight Captures the Spirit of Movement and Energy Present in Many of Davis's Compositions, Which Have Led to Frequent Collaborations with Groups Such As the Royal Ballet and a Great Number of TV Commissions. On Disc These Works Are Performed By Kerenza Alongside the London Symphony Orchestra Under Conductor Paul Bateman. Album Tracks 1. I. - Kerenza Peacock/London Symphony Orchestra 2. II. - Kerenza Peacock/London Symphony Orchestra 3. III. - Kerenza Peacock/London Symphony Orchestra 4. IV. - Kerenza Peacock/London Symphony Orchestra 5. V. - Kerenza Peacock/London Symphony Orchestra 6. Skyward - London Symphony Orchestra 7. I 8. II 9. III 10. IV 11. V 12. Air Waltz - London Symphony Orchestra 13. I 14. II 15. III 16. IV 17. V 18. Epilogue - London Symphony Orchestra