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- Avenue A Ensemble - Ensemble
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- £10.00
The Avenue A Ensemble juxtaposes the traditions of classical art music with the sonic possibilities of a contemporary ensemble. There are several composers in the group, and this album fuses their creativity into a cohesive musical direction. Through this, homage is paid to the sounds of other musical genres including film, theatre and jazz.
The set recorded for this album is typical of a concert performance. The opening ff and Big End are sonic partners, rhythmic and angular. These are contrasted by the three movements of the Romantically-influenced Schumann In Three Pieces, which both hint at and at times quote the music of Robert Schumann as a means of exploring the composer's psyche. The final track, City, recalls the character of the opening pieces.
"In this modern world where most music simply serves as wallpaper, an album like 'Rocking Horses' that leaves you questioning the ground you stand on is a very good thing."
5 Stars, Editor's Pick, CD Baby
"This is an excellent disc of works which showcase some exciting compositional talents. The works are all given superb performances by this inspiring ensemble and production standards are also very high. One word sums up the whole package: quality."
Recording of the Month, Carla Rees, MusicWeb International
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