Sphinx Virtuosi - Songs for Our Times (2023) [Hi-Res]

Artist: Sphinx Virtuosi
Title: Songs for Our Times
Year Of Release: 2023
Label: Deutsche Grammophon (DG)
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / 24bit-96kHz FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 62:50
Total Size: 271 MB / 1.06 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: Songs for Our Times
Year Of Release: 2023
Label: Deutsche Grammophon (DG)
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / 24bit-96kHz FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 62:50
Total Size: 271 MB / 1.06 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
1. Abels: Global Warming (Version for String Ensemble) (8:34)
2. Romero: Suite for Strings - Fuga con Pajarillo (8:04)
3. V. Coleman: Tracing Visions for String Orchestra - I. Till. (5:52)
4. V. Coleman: Tracing Visions for String Orchestra - II. Amandla! (5:15)
5. Simon: Between Worlds (4:32)
6. Price: String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor - II. Andante cantabile (Arr. Colbert for String Ensemble) (7:07)
7. J. Montgomery: Divided (10:02)
8. R. Herz: Sísifo na cidade grande (6:45)
9. Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer" - III. Presto (Arr. Rengel for String Ensemble) (6:43)
The pioneering Sphinx Virtuosi ensemble presents a debut album of music by African American and Latinx composers. Songs for Our Times features the world premiere recordings of works by Jessie Montgomery and Valerie Coleman, along with music by Michael Abels, Ricardo Herz, Carlos Simon, Florence Price and Aldemaro Romero, and a new Beethoven arrangement by Rubén Rengel. It also shines a light on the breathtaking musicianship of these 18 young exceptional Black and Latinx string players.