Paul Moravec: The Overlook Hotel: The Suite From ‘The Shining’
BMOP, 2024
8/10
Listen to Paul Moravec: The Overlook Hotel
An ensemble who are approaching their 100th record, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project tackle a variety of themes from the highly elaborate mind of Paul Moravec.
The title track opens the listen with a distinct mood, where mystery and ominousness thanks to the firm keys, string manipulation and eerie percussion that won’t go unnoticed. Group vocals do enter as well, and the lively brass certainly adds to the colorful climate.
“Scorpio Dances” and “Serenade” occupy the middle spots. The former swirls with an infectious energy and animated spirit, while the latter is a sublimely intimate and poetic album highlight that displays bright winds and graceful strings.
The final track, “Brandenburg Gate”, then showcases Gabriela Diaz’s swift violin, Sarah Brady’s dreamy flute, Jan Halloran’s agile clarinet and Terry Everson’s strategic trumpet for the dynamic and exciting exit.
Gil Rose handles conducting duties, and guides the orchestra through versatile and meticulous interaction for this imaginative and timeless body of work.
Travels well with: Boston Modern Orchestra Project- Joan Tower Piano Concerto- Homage To Beethoven; Boston Modern Orchestra Project- Walter Piston: Concerto For Orchestra