Eighth Blackbird is a Chicago-based sextet with a strong record of commissioning new works. From the evidence of the music here, they specialize in accessible but not neo-Romantic pieces with clear, distinctive structures. The album mixes music from Chicago, elsewhere in the U.S., and beyond, offering a varied program of consistently engaging music by some familiar composers and some not so much. Perhaps the biggest find is Stephen Hartke's Meanwhile, incidental music to imaginary puppet player, which suggests what might ...
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Eighth Blackbird is a Chicago-based sextet with a strong record of commissioning new works. From the evidence of the music here, they specialize in accessible but not neo-Romantic pieces with clear, distinctive structures. The album mixes music from Chicago, elsewhere in the U.S., and beyond, offering a varied program of consistently engaging music by some familiar composers and some not so much. Perhaps the biggest find is Stephen Hartke's Meanwhile, incidental music to imaginary puppet player, which suggests what might have happened if Igor Stravinsky had spent an extended period in California and become fascinated by the structures and timbres of Asian music, from Japan to Java. Missy Mazzoli's Still Life with Avalanche is offered as a search for beauty in chaos, inspired not by nature but by the news of a relative's sudden death; it overwhelms a calm sphere with a violent one. Another highlight is the delightful Catch of Thomas Adès, which represents the game of Keep Away, with the clarinetist as...
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Add this copy of Meanwhile to cart. $4.74, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Cedille Records.
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Very good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Meanwhile to cart. $4.99, fair condition, Sold by Service First Media rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Taylorsville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Cedille Records.
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Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork. Disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
Add this copy of Meanwhile to cart. $26.08, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Cedille Records.
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Missy Mazzoli; Philip Glass; Philippe Hurel; Roshanne Etezady; Stephen Hartke; Thomas Adès. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
Add this copy of Meanwhile to cart. $29.47, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Cedille Records/Naxos.
