VA - Michael Torke: Concerto for Orchestra (2015) [Hi-Res]

Four works by contemporary American composer Michael Torke are presented by four different orchestras on this album, headlined by the Concerto for Orchestra performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko. The rhythmic syncopations of Bliss are explored and developed over more than 11 minutes to scintillating effect by the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble. Oracle, from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, was composed and designed to be a concert opener, its raison d’etre proclaimed by its tonal textures. Finally Iphigenia, performed by the Camerata NY and written for the stage, brings out Baroque tendencies and influences in Torke’s compositions.

Tracklist:
01. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - Concerto for Orchestra: I. Tempo giusto (3:33)
02. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - II. Moderato con forza (4:20)
03. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - Concerto for Orchestra: III. L'istesso tempo (4:01)
04. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - Concerto for Orchestra: IV. Lento (2:49)
05. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - Concerto for Orchestra: V. Allegrezza (1:51)
06. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - Concerto for Orchestra: VI. Doloroso (4:06)
07. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - Concerto for Orchestra: VII. Presto (5:00)
08. Quad City Symphony Orchestra - Oracle (5:18)
09. University of Kansas Wind Ensemble - Bliss (11:36)
10. Camerata New York - Iphigenia: I. Iphigenia's Solo (2:33)
11. Camerata New York - Iphigenia: II. Iphigenia/Clytemnestra Duet (2:50)
12. Camerata New York - Iphigenia: III. Agamemnon and His Warriors (3:07)
13. Camerata New York - Iphigenia: IV. Iphigenia and Achilles (3:29)
14. Camerata New York - Iphigenia: V. Iphigenia and The Father (2:46)
15. Camerata New York - Iphigenia: VI. Clytemnestra and Agamemnon (3:04)
16. Camerata New York - Iphigenia: VII. The Transfiguration Of Iphigenia (4:08)