The Silkroad Ensemble, the collective musical arm of the Silkroad Project founded by Yo-Yo Ma, has had a continued existence since Ma moved on to other projects. The music has explored new forms of cross-cultural collaboration and has generally had a more experimental bent than that featured on collaborations with Ma (which of course only speaks well for his involvement). Here are four works by different composers, with only the Hong Kong-born Angel Lam having origins even tangentially related to the actual Silk Road. All ...
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The Silkroad Ensemble, the collective musical arm of the Silkroad Project founded by Yo-Yo Ma, has had a continued existence since Ma moved on to other projects. The music has explored new forms of cross-cultural collaboration and has generally had a more experimental bent than that featured on collaborations with Ma (which of course only speaks well for his involvement). Here are four works by different composers, with only the Hong Kong-born Angel Lam having origins even tangentially related to the actual Silk Road. All the music relates in some way, however, to the swath of ancient cultures connecting China and Europe, and the sequence of pieces feels natural and unforced. Each one is introduced in the booklet (in English and French) by a dialogue between composer and performer, ranging over topics ranging from technical challenges to the cultural resonances in the music. This is very effective, for the comments of the performers as they describe feeling out the music will mirror the feelings of...
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Angel Lam; Evan Ziporyn; Gabriela Lena Frank; Osvaldo Golijov. Poor. Used-Acceptable, withdrawn library disc(s) with liner notes. Disc(s) should play great without any playback issues. Disc(s) & liner notes may contain typical library markings like stickers, protective label covers, & writing. Discs may be repackaged in library style casing. Back artwork & any other promo material not included.
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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, and artwork. May be missing booklet. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. ARTWORK IS UNORIGINAL AND PRINTED BY LIBRARY. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
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