Golijov - Oceana  | Deutsche Grammophon 4776426

Golijov - Oceana

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Label: Deutsche Grammophon

Cat No: 4776426

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 12th July 2007

Contents

Works

Golijov
Oceana

Golijov
Tenebrae

Golijov
Three Songs for Soprano and Orchestra

Golijov
Last Round (for String Ensemble): 2. Muertes Del Angel

Artists

Dawn Upshaw (soprano)
Luciana Souza
Kronos Quartet
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Conductor

Robert Spano

Works

Golijov
Oceana

Golijov
Tenebrae

Golijov
Three Songs for Soprano and Orchestra

Golijov
Last Round (for String Ensemble): 2. Muertes Del Angel

Artists

Dawn Upshaw (soprano)
Luciana Souza
Kronos Quartet
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Conductor

Robert Spano

About

Since his DG debut CD 'Ayre', Osvaldo Golijov has established himself in the league of the most wanted composers of today. Both his first DG recording 'Ayre', as well as his opera and second DG release, 'Ainadamar', received ravishing reviews. His third album again features his muse, the soprano Dawn Upshaw with Three Songs, pieces evoking Strauss, and all beautifully interpreted by Dawn.

Oceana is the key work of this album, a composition for orchestra, three guitars, harp and voice, filled with a Latin and jazz feeling. It is performed by the acclaimed Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under Robert Spano (also on 'Ainadamar'), and the Brazilian/jazz singer Luciana Souza (“Female Jazz Singer of the Year” in the USA in 2005). This piece was Golijov’s first commission of a choral work in the spirit of J.S. Bach and became a source of inspiration for La Pasión según San Marcos (St. Mark Passion), a future release on DG.

Tenebrae is a collaboration with the famous Kronos Quartet – one of the most celebrated and influential ensembles of our time. The meditative work in two movements “is about pain,” says Golijov, “but pain seen from inside and from a distance.” Despite being Golijov’s reflection on today’s tormented world, Tenebrae is a work of radiant beauty. It is a lament but at the same time offers consolation and is a prayer for peace.
This album presents Golijov’s work from a new perspective and shows his versatility and many interests while not neglecting his characteristic feature of melding different musical styles

Bonus Track:
Last Round (for String Ensemble): 2. Muertes Del Angel
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