Inviting Worlds: New Works For Large Ensemble Vol 2
Navona, 2022
8/10
Listen to Inviting Worlds: New Works For Large Ensemble Vol 2
The 2nd installment from the Inviting Worlds series, the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava give life to a new roster of composers that pays close attention to rhythm and texture.
Lawrence Mumford’s “Hope And A Future” opens the listen with light and soothing winds and strings interacting with much warmth, and “Chasse Noir”, by Dinah Bianchi, follows with an exciting and adventurous chemistry between the ensemble that booms with a graceful intensity.
In the middle, Bruce Reiprich’s “When Quiet Comes” recruits Lucie Kaucka on piano for the intimate, sometimes chilling album highlight, while “Gold Lights In Blue” radiates sublime and melodic song craft to illuminate William Copper’s vision.
The final track, Richard E Brown’s “Paisano Suite”, unfolds across 8 movements that span bare, stirring moments of cinematic prowess as well as dreamy bouts of uplifting musicianship.
A very colorful display of orchestral ideas, the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava never disappoint, and this body of work continues that trend with impressive, calculated and flowing music that we could never tire of.
Travels well with: Fischer Duo- 2020 Visions; Mary Howe- Between Us