Deep-Sky Objects/Stars
Navona, 2025
9/10
Listen to Deep-Sky Objects/Stars
The composers Sebastian Currier and Trevor Weston enlist the vocals of Karol Bennett and the many musicians of Musiqa for these 2 involved chamber pieces that explore themes of outer space.
Currie’s “Deep-Sky Objects” opens with Bennett’s soaring soprano and the precise strings from Maureen Nelson (violin), Lisa Burrell (violin), James Dunham (viola) and Lachezar Kostov (cello) that flow alongside the strategic background, sci-fi sounds and Tali Morgulis’ well timed piano.
Weston’s “Stars” occupies the back half and employs Amanda Galick’s flute, Maiko Sasaki’s clarinet, Laura Bleakley’s piano, Jackson Guillen’s violin and Mayara Velasquez’s cello. Bennett’s lovely pipes guide the 5 chapters, as plenty of beauty and cautious exploration mesmerizes us.
A truly remarkable listen, the lyrics from Sarah Manguso’s poetry, attentiveness to the great Romantic song cycles and electronic manipulation suits the intergalactic mood with unparalleled creativity and timelessness.
Travels well with: Marcus Eley- That’s A Different Groove; Toivo Tulev- Dawn, Almost Dawn