★★★☆☆ = Good!
Sounds like?
Contemporary classical, a group of clarinets
Moods
Contemplative, rich
Thoughts
I believe this is a compilation and each piece should be considered individually:
- allegrasco is pretty good
- alaric I ou II is a little slow which is effectively just a boring solo
- three elegies is the highlight which features three pieces building with repetition, a tactic only found in modern compositions. Its best displayed in part 3 where a feeling of conclusion is reached. Incorporating more and more of the orchestra.
I'll likely seek out his more regarded compositions in the future but three elegies is worth a listen for the modern classical fan.
More Info
https://www.discogs.com/Gavin-Bryars-Allegresco-Alaric-I-or-II-Three-Elegies/release/6525989
Listen!
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