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| | Description: | Four-time Grammy-winning sextet, Eighth Blackbird (8BB), "one of the smartest, most dynamic contemporary classical ensembles on the planet" (Chicago Tribune), presents the world premiere recording of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang's composition as explanation, based on Gertrude Stein's seminal 1926 lecture of the same name.Called "Super Chamber Music" by David Lang, this multidisciplinary work incorporates elements of chamber music, theater, and performance art; it has the groundbreaking ensemble not only performing the music, but also speaking and singing Stein's text. For the performance, the 8BB players committed themselves to a rigorous education process, including lessons in acting, diction, and the art of theater. Musical America praised 8BB's live performance of Lang's work as "every bit as witty, circular, and self-referential as Stein's own prose; it's rare, not to mention utterly satisfying, to hear a work that so completely embodies it's text. To invoke Stein, one suspects Composition as Explanation will be a work of our time for many times to come." In 2016, 8BB asked David Lang to propose a project that they could perform at the Chicago Arts Club in conjunction with the Club's centennial year. In his research, Lang discovered that Stein had spoken at the Club in 1934; this led him to employ Stein's text as the basis for the piece."Composition As Explanation (complete Staged)" is an innovative CD release by Lang / Eighth Blackbird, presented by the renowned label Cedille. This album showcases a compelling blend of contemporary classical music, featuring works that push boundaries and invite listeners into new sonic landscapes. The collaboration between composer David Lang and the Grammy Award-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird results in a dynamic exploration of modern composition, marked by intricate rhythms, evocative textures, and thought-provoking themes. Listeners are treated to performances that highlight both technical mastery and emotional depth.
Eighth Blackbird has established itself as one of America?s premier contemporary chamber ensembles, celebrated for their adventurous programming and virtuosic musicianship. With multiple Grammy Awards to their name?including Best Chamber Music Performance?they have premiered numerous works from leading composers worldwide. David Lang is a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer known for his inventive approach to structure and sound.
Cedille Records is an independent nonprofit label based in Chicago dedicated to promoting exceptional artists with distinctive voices. Since its founding in 1989, Cedille has earned international acclaim for its high-quality recordings across genres while supporting creative innovation within classical music. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
CDR90000230 |
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