Illuminations: Music of Narong Prangcharoen
Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Jeffery Meyer
Thai composer Dr. Narong Prangcharoen’s success as a composer was confirmed by his receiving the prestigious Charles Ives Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Barlow Prize. He enjoys an international reputation and is recognized as one of Asia’s leading composers. His music has been performed worldwide by many renowned orchestras and new music ensembles. He was composer-in-residence of the Pacific Symphony and is now composer-in residence of the Thailand Philharmonic and Artistic Director of the Thailand International Composition Festival. This recording, his third for Albany Records, features seven of his orchestral works.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Phenomenon | Narong Prangcharoen | Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra; Jeffery Meyer (conductor) |
| New Horizons | Narong Prangcharoen | Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra; Jeffery Meyer (conductor) |
| Namaskar | Narong Prangcharoen | Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra; Jeffery Meyer (conductor) |
| Migration of Lost Souls | Narong Prangcharoen | Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra; Jeffery Meyer (conductor) |
| Illuminating Journey | Narong Prangcharoen | Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra; Jeffery Meyer (conductor) |
| Pubbanimitta | Narong Prangcharoen | Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra; Jeffery Meyer (conductor) |
| Illuminations | Narong Prangcharoen | Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra; Jeffery Meyer (conductor) |
Reviews
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After hearing these stirring works by Thai composer Narong Prangcharoen (b 1973), I understand why he has won some major awards (Guggenheim Fellowship, Barlow Prize, others). All of these pieces have inspirations. Phenomenon is about unexplained mysteries like the Naga Fireballs, glowing orbs that rise from the Mekong River. The works contrast awe with excitement.
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