George Crumb's "Star-Child" is a captivating exploration of avant-garde and chamber music, recorded live in Philharmonic Hall, Warsaw, Poland, in July and August 1999. This album showcases Crumb's unique compositional style, blending orchestral and vocal elements to create a hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking experience. The six-track live recording spans 32 minutes, featuring performances by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Thomas Conlin. Crumb's work, originally composed in 1977, is known for its evocative and otherworldly qualities, as noted by critics like Harold C. Schonberg of The New York Times. This album offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the intricate and imaginative world of George Crumb's music, making it a standout piece in his extensive repertoire.
(C) 1999 New York Philharmonic
Tracks
Star-Child: "Music of the Spheres" - LiveGeorge Crumb, New York Philharmonic, Pierre Boulez, David Gilbert, James Chambers, Larry Newland
Star-Child: "Voice Crying in the Wilderness" - LiveGeorge Crumb, Irene Gubrud, Edward Herman Jr., Pierre Boulez, David Gilbert, James Chambers, Larry Newland, New York Philharmonic
Star-Child: "The Powers of Darkness in Ascent" - LiveGeorge Crumb, New York Philharmonic, Pierre Boulez, David Gilbert, James Chambers, Larry Newland
Star-Child: "Music of the Apocalypse" - LiveGeorge Crumb, New York Philharmonic, Pierre Boulez, David Gilbert, James Chambers, Larry Newland
Star-Child: "Advent of the Children's Light" - LiveGeorge Crumb, New York Philharmonic, Pierre Boulez, David Gilbert, James Chambers, Larry Newland
Star-Child: "Hymn for the New Age" - LiveGeorge Crumb, Irene Gubrud, Pierre Boulez, David Gilbert, James Chambers, Larry Newland, New York Philharmonic
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