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Raising Sparks
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An internationally-celebrated figure in contemporary music, James MacMillan has become renowned for his distinctive musical language, and for the beliefs this frequently conveys. Raising Sparks epitomises this combination in setting powerful poetry by Michael Symmons Roberts, resulting in a work of mystical fragility and sublime intensity. Jean Rigby and the Nash Ensemble provide an exquisite interpretation of the work in its world-premiere recording.Acclaimed pianist John York performs MacMillan's first major work for piano, the Piano Sonata, in its world-premiere recording. MacMillan's take on this genre is characteristically fascinating, exploiting the spatial textures of the instrument in passages of glacial and luminous beauty. The three occasional piano works that conclude this disc were written as gifts for friends of the composer, and represent an intimate trio of pieces, never recorded before.ComposerJames MacMillan Only $11.98 - Click here to buy now! |