The River Of Time
Navona, 2019
8/10
With conductor Mike Fansler at the helm and the Western Illinois University Wind Ensemble bringing their esteemed talent to the affair, The River Of Time flows with much emotion and diversity where flute from John McMurtery and cello from Moises Molina add much to the project.
“O Earth O Stars” starts the listen with a flute, cello and wind ensemble, as the 6 parts radiate gentle beauty that occasionally builds into a soaring spirit but can also retreat to a moving, sparse quality.
“Symphony No. 10: The River Of Time” finishes the affair with 4 lengthy pieces that flow with a cinematic appeal that gets majestic and ebullient, often taking on giant swells of orchestrated catharsis, but that also has the capacity to move nimbly and bare.
An extremely timeless listen, this is a highly meticulous outing that’s executed sublimely and will have the listener hanging on every thoughtful note.
Travels well with: Apollo Chamber Players- Within Earth; Society Of Composers, Inc- Flux