The Lincoln Trio takes the listener on a musical journey full of energy, vigor, and excellent timing. Lera Auerbach's Trio for violin, cello, and piano keeps the three musicians on their toes, always anticipating the beat and playing with clockwork precision and synchronicity (one can also hear this in Augusta Read Thomas' Moon Jig). This is absolutely critical to the music, or else it would simply collapse. Stacy Garrop's Seven for piano trio begins rather inaudibly, with a menacing low piano before the cello enters. The ...
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The Lincoln Trio takes the listener on a musical journey full of energy, vigor, and excellent timing. Lera Auerbach's Trio for violin, cello, and piano keeps the three musicians on their toes, always anticipating the beat and playing with clockwork precision and synchronicity (one can also hear this in Augusta Read Thomas' Moon Jig). This is absolutely critical to the music, or else it would simply collapse. Stacy Garrop's Seven for piano trio begins rather inaudibly, with a menacing low piano before the cello enters. The lush piano dissonances (amplified by the use of the echo pedal) are punctuated by the violin. There is indeed a dark and deathly quality to it, and yet the composer certainly has enjoyed experimenting with different tone colors, allowing for passages of passion. Composer Jennifer Higdon also composes with color, although in a more concrete sense. Her Piano Trio is a study in synesthesia. The first movement is her musical representation of "Pale Yellow," whereas the second "Fiery Red....
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Augusta Read Thomas; Jennifer Higdon; Joan Tower; Laura Elise Schwendinger; Lera Auerbach; Stacy Garrop. 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.
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