Tod Machover The Prism Orchestra Of New York Robert Black , Conductor The ASKO Ensemble Of Amsterdam Peter Eötvös - Spectres Music For Large Ensemble And Computer Sounds

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Review by Douglas Matsudo

Spectres Music For Large Ensemble And Computer Sounds by Tod Machover is a cutting-edge album that seamlessly blends traditional orchestral instrumentation with electronic sounds. The Prism Orchestra of New York, conducted by Robert Black, and the ASKO Ensemble of Amsterdam, led by Peter Eötvös, deliver a powerful performance that showcases the full range of Machover's musical vision.

The album features seven tracks that explore the intersection of acoustic and digital soundscapes. From the haunting opening track "Memories and Dreams" to the pulsating rhythms of "Sparkler," Spectres takes the listener on a journey through a sonic landscape that is both familiar and otherworldly.

One of the album's standout tracks is "Flora," which features the ethereal vocals of soprano Hila Plitmann. Machover's use of vocal samples and electronic effects creates a dreamlike atmosphere that is both beautiful and unsettling.

Another highlight is "Re-Structures," which features a driving rhythm section that is augmented by glitchy electronic beats. The piece builds to a frenzied climax before gradually winding down to a peaceful conclusion.

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TrackDurationPreview
Nature's Breath19:04
Spectres Parisiens25:45

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BCD 9002

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Bridge Records

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Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByTod Machover
Liner NotesTod Machover
DesignBrighton Typography, Ltd
Edited ByMacDonald Moore
PhotographyAnne Marie Stein
ProducerDavid Starobin

Notes

  • "Nature's Breath" composed Fall 1984 for chamber ensemble. Commissioned by the Serge Koussevitzky Foundation of the Library of Congress, and was premiered by Ensemble Intercontemporain at Paris' Theatre du Rond Point in March 1985. Recorded October 9, 1985 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, New York.
  • "Spectres Parisiens" composed January to April 1984 for chamber orchestra and computer sounds. Commissioned by the French Culture Ministry. Premiered by Ensemble L'Itinéraire at the Centre Georges Pompidou in May 1984. Recorded December 16 and 17, 1984 in live performance at Paradiso, Amsterdam.
  • Digital editing at NY Digital.
  • This recording was made possible through grants from the Massachusetts Institue of Technology.

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About Tod Machover The Prism Orchestra Of New York Robert Black , Conductor The ASKO Ensemble Of Amsterdam Peter Eötvös

Machover received his degrees in musical composition from The Juilliard School, where he studied with Elliott Carter and Roger Sessions. From 1978-1985, he was Director of Musical Research at Pierre Boulez's IRCAM institute in Paris. Since 1985, he has worked at the MIT Media Lab (Cambridge, USA), where he is currently Professor of Music and Media and head of the Lab's Opera of the Future group. He is also a Founding Member of Media Lab Europe in Dublin. Machover's music has been performed and commissioned by many of the world's most prestigious arts institutions, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, the Centre Pompidou, the London Sinfonietta, the Houston Grand Opera, Lincoln Center for the Perfoming Arts, the Ensemble InterContemporain (Paris), the Ensemble Modern (Frankfurt), and the Tokyo String Quartet. His work has received numerous awards and prizes, including a "Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres," one of France's highest cultural honors, and the first DigiGlobe Prize in Interactive Media from the German government. He has composed five operas, including the science fiction VALIS, the celebrated audience-interactive Brain Opera,(permanently installed at Vienna's House of Music), and the more traditional Resurrection, the CD of which has just been released on Albany Records. Machover is currently Composer-in-Residence with the American Composers Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, and is working on opera projects for the Opèra de Monte-Carlo, New York City Opera and Los Angeles Opera.

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Summary by Douglas Matsudo

Spectres Music For Large Ensemble And Computer Sounds is a stunning achievement that showcases Tod Machover's mastery of both acoustic and electronic music. The Prism Orchestra of New York and the ASKO Ensemble of Amsterdam deliver a flawless performance that brings Machover's compositions to life. This album is a must-have for anyone interested in the cutting edge of contemporary classical music.