Roger Reynolds - The Paris Pieces

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Review by Maira Cristina Araújo

The Paris Pieces by Roger Reynolds is an avant-garde masterpiece that showcases his unique and innovative approach to contemporary classical music. The album features six compositions that are inspired by the city of Paris and its rich cultural heritage. Reynolds uses a variety of electronic and acoustic instruments to create a complex and layered sound that is both challenging and rewarding.

The album opens with "Prelude to Paris," a haunting and atmospheric piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album. "The Paris Pieces" is a series of four compositions that explore different aspects of the city, from its bustling streets to its quiet alleys. Reynolds uses a combination of live and recorded sounds to create a sense of depth and texture that is truly impressive.

The standout track on the album is "Transfigured Wind," a stunning piece that features a solo clarinet accompanied by a live electronic score. Reynolds masterfully blends the two elements together, creating a mesmerizing and otherworldly sound that is truly breathtaking. The album closes with "Crossing," a contemplative and introspective piece that leaves the listener with a sense of peace and tranquility.

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Artist: Roger Reynolds
Album: The Paris Pieces
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
II. Self
What Would I Do Without This World...
Summer Island11:28
Autumn Island12:46
My Way Is In The Sand...
III. Inquiry
Archipelago32:28
Odyssey(74:22)
Set Listening Level (Softest Moment Here)
IV. Credo
If I Said, There's A Way Out There...
Fantasy for Pianist19:03
They Come / Different And The Same...
I. Others

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Catalog Numbers

450-91

Labels

Neuma Records

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Formats

2 × CD

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByRoger Reynolds
Liner NotesPeter Szendy, Risto Nieminen (tracks: 3)

Notes

  • Odyssey (1989-92, two singers, ensemble, and computer sound)
  • Summer Island (1984, oboe and computer sound)
  • Archipelago (1982-83, ensemble and computer sound)
  • Autumn Island (1986, marimba)
  • Fantasy for Pianist (1964, piano)
  • Dates of recording: 1983 (Archipelago); 1993-95

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About Roger Reynolds

Roger Reynolds, born in 1934, was educated in music and science at the University of Michigan. His compositions incorporate elements of theater, digital signal processing, dance, video, and real-time computer spatialization, in a signature multidimensionality of engagement. The central thread woven through Reynolds' uniquely varied career entwines language with the spatial aspects of music. This center first emerged in his notorious music-theater work, The Emperor of Ice Cream (1961-62; 8 singers, 3 instrumentalists; text: Wallace Stevens), and is carried forward in the VOICESPACE series (quadraphonic tape compositions on texts by Coleridge, Beckett, Borges and others), Odyssey (an unstaged opera for 2 singers, 2 recitants, large ensemble, multichannel computer sound; bilingual text: Beckett), and JUSTICE (1999; soprano, actress, percussionist, computer sound and real-time spatialization, with staging; text: Aeschylus). In addition to his composing, Reynolds' writing, lecturing, organization of musical events and teaching have prompted numerous residencies at international festivals. He was a co-director of the New York Philharmonic's Horizons '84, has been a frequent participant in the Warsaw Autumn festivals, and was commissioned by Toru Takemitsu to create a program for the Suntory Hall International Series. Reynolds' regular masterclass activity in American universities also extends outward: to the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Ircam in Paris, to Latin America and Asia, to Thessaloniki. His extensive orchestral catalog includes commissions from the Philadelphia, Los Angeles and BBC Orchestras.

Real Name

    • Roger Reynolds

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  • R. Reynolds
  • Reynolds
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Summary by Maira Cristina Araújo

The Paris Pieces is a remarkable achievement that showcases Reynolds' immense talent and creativity. The album is a must-listen for fans of contemporary classical music and anyone looking for a truly unique and immersive listening experience.