J.s. Bach / Modney / Wuebbels -Engage -New Focus CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1-1: Jem Altieri With A Ring Modulator Circuit (2011) (6:28)
1-2: Vocalise (2009) (11:19)
1-3: Cipher (2011) (13:52)
1-4: Composition #222 (1998) (12:07)
2-1: Ciaccona (1720), With Just Intonation (14:04)
2-2: "the Children Of Fire Come Looking For Fire" (2012) (25:58)
3-1: Polyphony (for SP) (7:28)
3-2: Cadential (7:03)
3-3: Engage (5:30)
3-4: Pastoral (10:35)
3-5: Range (10:18)

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Description:

Violinist Josh Modney presents this release highlighting his remarkable versatility as a performer, collaborator, and improviser. The album is elegantly cohesive across the entire program, as concerns with alternate intonation systems, experimental approaches to timbre, and intensely collaborative work connect the pieces. Moreover, tying the collection together, from Braxton to Bach to Modney's own powerful improvisations, is Modney's focused virtuosity and a laserlike attention to sound and the details of the means for producing and shaping that sound. One hears this immediately in the first bars of the opening work by longtime Wet Ink Ensemble colleague, Sam Pluta. We hear not just a generic violin scraping sound along the string, instead we hear a whole vocabulary opening up inside this technique of sound production, a language Modney manipulates with as much subtlety of expression as we hear in his just-intoned performance of Bach's timeless Ciaconna. Josh Modney's improvisations demonstrate the sophisticated vocabulary he has developed for his work in this context. In his own words, "This way of working with material- allowing riorous investigations into sound to be the spark that illuminates a deeper path toward form, expression, emotion, language- represents an ethos that permeates all of the works on the album."

"Engage" is a captivating CD release featuring the collaborative talents of J.S. Bach, violinist Josh Modney, and composer David Wuebbels, brought to you by New Focus Recordings. This album presents an innovative dialogue between Baroque masterpieces and contemporary compositions, highlighting both the timeless genius of Bach and the adventurous spirit of modern music. The selection includes reimagined works by Bach alongside new pieces that challenge traditional boundaries, offering listeners a rich tapestry of sound that bridges centuries. New Focus Recordings is renowned for its commitment to presenting cutting-edge classical and contemporary music with exceptional audio quality and artistic vision. Josh Modney is celebrated as one of today?s most versatile violinists, known for his dynamic interpretations across genres from classical to avant-garde. He has performed with leading ensembles such as ICE (International Contemporary Ensemble) and Wet Ink Ensemble, earning acclaim for his technical brilliance and creative programming. Composer David Wuebbels brings a fresh voice to contemporary music with works performed internationally at major festivals. New Focus Recordings stands out in the industry for supporting innovative artists who push musical boundaries while maintaining high production standards?making "Engage" an essential addition for collectors seeking depth and originality in their listening experience.

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NFOC211.2

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