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Music : Terry Riley: The Cusp of Magic
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Terry Riley: The Cusp of Magic by: Kronos Quartet List Price: $16.98 CD-Charts Price: $13.99 You Save: $2.99 (18%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0075597995985 Label: Nonesuch Manufacturer: Nonesuch Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Nonesuch Release Date: February 05, 2008 Studio: Nonesuch Sales Rank: 31917 MPN: 360508 Disc 1:
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 Rating:  - Atmospheric and hypnotic."This project by pipa player Wu Man and the untiringly eclectic string quartet Kronos continues a collaboration that began more than a decade ago, when they recorded Ghost Opera.."(The Guardian). Once again the Kronos, the hippest string quartet on the planet, has teamed up with its favourite composer, Terry Riley, the man who brought '60s hippieness into classical music. The original minimalists are now old men. Riley, turned 70 in 2005 and to mark the occasion the Kronos Quartet commissioned a new work from him. In this six-movement "mid-summer rite", there's a prominent solo role for the jangling Chinese lute, or pipa, played by the wonderful Wu Man - who also sings Chinese lullabies - against the astringent, urgent ensemble ... Read More: Rating:  - Gentle Serious FunHaving been in the audience (which included Terry Riley himself) of a performance of this work, I waited in anticipation for the release of the CD. And I am not disappointed. It is wonderful in every possible way, although it, of course, cannot provide the visual delight of David Harrington playing the variety of musical toy instruments from around the world, including a small toy fiddle. A further joy is Wu Man, brilliant artist of the pipa, who does magic in her own right; moreover, her sweet voice singing her lullaby was a pleasant surprise. The various subsets of composition, a magical journey of phrases and idioms, hints of many lands, closes the work seen as a peyote prayer circle taking us from the dark, reflective nocturnes of children to a ... Read More: Rating: - Bliss from Terry Riley, Kronos and Wu ManAlmost all comparisons, said the man, are odious. Comparing this piece to Requiem for Adam or Salome Dances or Cadenza on the night plain[to name a few Riley/Kronos partnerships] is purely academic. This piece stands on its own, and is simply beautiful. The pipa master Wu Man[the pipa is a lute like instrument I was told] adds her distinctive sound and vocals . The 6 movements form a circle of sorts,beginning with the title piece, bringing with it the dispaate elements that Mr. riley has accrued thoughout his magnificent musical journey. Elements of raga, Chinese, native american and blues work their way throughout, adding layers not dissonance.When we finally end in prayer circle, we have indeed come aways.As always,The kronos quartet are impeccable,Ms. ... Read More: |
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