Michael Zev Gordon - Michael Zev Gordon The Imperm [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.Michael Zev Gordon is a composer whose music is deeply engaged with the subjects of memory and loss. These themes are central to the three large-scale works which comprise this new portrait album, named The Impermanence of Things. rr

The album opens with a seven-movement orchestral work performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jukka Pekka Saraste, which explores our awareness of the passing of time. Time pushes on, time pulls back, before seeming to stand still completely as we journey towards the end of the work. The final movement shares its name with the overall title x96 Bohortha x96 which is a tiny village lying at the end of a remote Cornish peninsula, an evocative symbol of open-endedness. rr

If Bohortha consists of many small, contrasting fragments, the Violin Concerto is constructed more conventionally, with both the work's structure and expressive character being influenced by early exploratory sessions with the soloist, Carolin Widmann. Gordon has commented that he was inspired by 'just how many nuances of singing she could bring to her instrument: intense and open, strained and fragile'. Lyrical melodies collide with dissonant clusters in this recording by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Catherine Larsen-Maguire. rr

Conventions are again turned on their head in The Impermanence of Things for piano (Huw Watkins), ensemble (London Sinfonietta) and electronics. Rather than playing the traditional soloist role, the piano instead acts as a linchpin, around which thirteen short movements revolve. Throughout the work, a constant tension between forward and backward, reveals an ultimate yearning for stillness in the present. rr

Gordon has been the recipient of the Prix Italia, and two British Composer Awards. Two previous portrait discs x96 On Memory (NMC D144) and In the Middle of Things x96 were both in The Times' '100 Best Albums of the Year' lists.rr

'Watkins is quicksilver in his switching of personality and tone, the Sinfonietta razor sharp in their interjections, with the electronics contributing a kaleidoscopic sheen.' x96 The Arts Desk

rr

BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE x96 CONCERTO CHOICE, JUNE 2024

rr

'there is always much to listen to in the kaleidoscopic scoring, expertly realised by Sarasate and the BBC Symphony. [x85] utterly gripping.' x96 BBC Music Magazine *****

rr

'For a composer of modernist predispositions, there is an almost experimental quality to the fervent rhetoric of shifting moods and colours here, and more than enough energy and animation to make the possible future release of recordings of Zev Gordon's music since 2017 an appealing prospect.' x96 Gramophone

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: I. Lost Worlds

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: II. Broken Pieces

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: III. Ancora Venezia

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: IV. Still Centre

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: V. On Gossamer Wings

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: VI. Terrifying Angel

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: VII. Bohortha

Violin Concerto: I. Very Still, Intense; Moderato

Violin Concerto: II. Spacious, Still; Lightly Dancing

Violin Concerto: III. Spacious; Gently Flowing; Always Simple

The Impermanence of Things: I. True singing is a different breath, about nothing

The Impermanence of Things: II. So we live here, forever taking leave

The Impermanence of Things: III. All things want to fly

The Impermanence of Things: IV. Though the pool's reflection often blurs before us

The Impermanence of Things: V. Every angel is terrifying

The Impermanence of Things: VI. All that's hurrying will quickly be past

The Impermanence of Things: VII. Be forever dead in Eurydice

The Impermanence of Things: VIII. Another elegiac

The Impermanence of Things: IX. From which flit ecstatic butterflies

The Impermanence of Things: X. Through a glass mountain

The Impermanence of Things: XI. And those who are beautiful, oh who can retain them?

The Impermanence of Things: XII. Learn to forget that passionate music

The Impermanence of Things: XIII. May his memory be a blessing

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: I. Lost Worlds

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: II. Broken Pieces

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: III. Ancora Venezia

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: IV. Still Centre

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: V. On Gossamer Wings

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: VI. Terrifying Angel

Bohortha, Seven Pieces for Orchestra: VII. Bohortha

Violin Concerto: I. Very Still, Intense; Moderato

Violin Concerto: II. Spacious, Still; Lightly Dancing

Violin Concerto: III. Spacious; Gently Flowing; Always Simple

The Impermanence of Things: I. True singing is a different breath, about nothing

The Impermanence of Things: II. So we live here, forever taking leave

The Impermanence of Things: III. All things want to fly

The Impermanence of Things: IV. Though the pool's reflection often blurs before us

The Impermanence of Things: V. Every angel is terrifying

The Impermanence of Things: VI. All that's hurrying will quickly be past

The Impermanence of Things: VII. Be forever dead in Eurydice

The Impermanence of Things: VIII. Another elegiac

The Impermanence of Things: IX. From which flit ecstatic butterflies

The Impermanence of Things: X. Through a glass mountain

The Impermanence of Things: XI. And those who are beautiful, oh who can retain them?

The Impermanence of Things: XII. Learn to forget that passionate music

The Impermanence of Things: XIII. May his memory be a blessing

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 5023363027724

Dispatch Information: Dispatch times vary by item and items are only dispatched on UK working days – not weekends or UK Bank Holidays. Items marked "Dispatched Same Day" will be dispatched on the day of purchase if bought before 2pm GMT. "Dispatched Same Day" items bought after 2pm GMT or on a non-working day will be dispatched on the next working day. We aim to dispatch all other items within 3-5 working days.

Delivery Information: We aim to deliver your order as quickly and efficiently as possible. All UK orders are dispatched using Royal Mail 48 Tracked service and the standard delivery times are 2-3 business days. Please note that delivery times for overseas orders will vary depending on your location and the shipping option you choose during checkout.

Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.

Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.

Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
- Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging – items that have been opened or had shrink wrap removed are not eligible for return or refund.
- Make sure to include your order number in the returned package.

How to Initiate a Return: To initiate a return or exchange, please contact our customer service team. The team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the process.

Refund Processing: Refunds will be processed as soon as we receive your item back into our warehouse. Replacements are subject to availability and if a replacement is not available, a refund will be issued.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team or check out our FAQ’s. We're here to help ensure your shopping experience is enjoyable and hassle-free. Thank you for choosing Chalkys!