Theodore Wiprud: Fire in Heaven and Earth
Maria Corley (piano), Darryl Taylor (tenor), Tim Ries (soprano saxophone), Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra, Ciompi Quartet, The, Five Letter Four, Kirk Trevor
Composer, concert presenter, educator and arts administrator, Theodore Wiprud has played many important roles in American musical life since the 1980s. His ongoing work with musicians, students, and communities -- currently as Director of Education at the New York Philharmonic and host of the Philharmonic's Young People's Concerts -- corresponds with music described as "rewarding to perform," "warmly received by audiences," and "destined to set a high standard." Theodore Wiprud came of age as a composer as the rigorous precepts of both serialism and classic minimalism yielded to a flowering of musical plurality. His works characteristically employ a freely tonal approach to harmony, convey specific emotional climates, and often reflect aspects of spiritual experience. This is the first commercial recording dedicated to his music.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Hosannas of the Second Heaven | Theodore Wiprud | Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic, Kirk Trevor, conductor |
| String Quartet No. 1, Refining Fire | Theodore Wiprud | Ciompi Quartet |
| A Georgia Song | Theodore Wiprud | Darryl Taylor, tenor, Tim Ries, soprano saxophone, Maria Corley, piano |
| Saxophone Quartet | Theodore Wiprud | Five Letter Four |
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"The writing for the instruments is idiosyncratic and quite fresh and effective."
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