The Orchestra of the Swan is known mostly for recordings of early 20th century orchestral music. The group has done thematic albums, but the COVID-19 pandemic has seen it shift to programs that mix diverse materials under a single concept. One might use the word crossover for these efforts, but they strive not toward the familiar but toward surprise. In this case, there is a general title, Labyrinths, plus the reader learns that the music focuses on "ideas of pilgrimage, contemplation, exploration and enlightenment." ...
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The Orchestra of the Swan is known mostly for recordings of early 20th century orchestral music. The group has done thematic albums, but the COVID-19 pandemic has seen it shift to programs that mix diverse materials under a single concept. One might use the word crossover for these efforts, but they strive not toward the familiar but toward surprise. In this case, there is a general title, Labyrinths, plus the reader learns that the music focuses on "ideas of pilgrimage, contemplation, exploration and enlightenment." Moreover, "[t]hemes of isolation, distance and a longing for human connection are filtered through beautifully atmospheric and exquisitely rendered sound worlds." All this may be a little hard to pin down, but the music speaks for itself, achieving the difficult trick of being both meditative and varied. Conductor David Le Page, who also wrote the elegant notes, draws on classical pieces from a 14th century Italian song with darbuka to Nico Muhly, progressive rock (Brian Eno, Joy...
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