Catherine Hewgill, Francesco Celata, Katie Chilmaid, Shefali Pryor - Breaking the Silence (2021) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Cello Concerto "Breaking the Silence": I. Meditation-Frog Jumps In
02. Cello Concerto "Breaking the Silence": II. Old Pond
03. Cello Concerto "Breaking the Silence": III. Water's Sound
04. Ithaca
05. String Quintet "Not Going Quietly": I. — (Live)
06. String Quintet "Not Going Quietly": II. — (Live)
07. String Quintet "Not Going Quietly": III. — (Live)
08. Time Out: I. Sunset (Lake Albert)
09. Time Out: II. First Light, Briefly (Centennial Park)
10. Time Out: III. 2 AM (Sydney Harbour)


Navona Records proudly presents BREAKING THE SILENCE from legendary Australian composer George Palmer. The works featured on this new album draw inspiration from centuries-old poetry as well as the composer’s own life experience; Breaking the Silence unpacks a 17th-century pastoral haiku depicting a lone frog’s leap into a still pond, while Not Going Quietly is a touching tribute to a concert pianist whose life was cut short by a brain tumor.

Palmer’s versatility is on full display in this latest collection, with pieces arranged for chamber orchestra, clarinet and string quartet, and oboe and piano. A triumph of contemporary composition and modern recording, BREAKING THE SILENCE is at once approachable and universally captivating.

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