Nicolò Spera, Eugene Rogers, EXIGENCE Vocal Ensemble - Christopher Theofanidis: Complete Works with Guitar, Vol. 1 (2023)

Tracklist

01. Vaghe Stelle dell'Orsa
02. Spring Verses: I. Galliard I: Esuberante
03. Spring Verses: II. Galliard II: Grazioso
04. Spring Verses: III. Pavane I: Elegante, maestoso
05. Spring Verses: IV. Galliard III: Energico, giocoso
06. Spring Verses: V. Pavane II (for Henry): Intospettivo, malinconico
07. Spring Verses: VI. Galliard IV: Spiritoso
08. Door Out of the Fire: I. Guitar Prelude
09. Door Out of the Fire: II. Burning Cathedral
10. Door Out of the Fire: III. Guitar Interlude I
11. Door Out of the Fire: IV. The Book of Rahul
12. Door Out of the Fire: V. Guitar Interlude II
13. Door Out of the Fire: VI. Ruth's Aria
14. Door Out of the Fire: VII. Guitar Interlude III
15. Door Out of the Fire: VIII. Migration Patterns


Christopher Theofanidis' music has been performed by many of the world's leading performing arts organizations. He is a two-time Grammy nominee for best composition and his work for viola and chamber orchestra won the 2021 Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. He is on the faculty at Yale University and the Aspen Music Festival. Italian guitarist Nicolò Spera initiated this project of recording all of Theofanidis' music for guitar, which includes a work for viola, guitar, and flute; a work for flute and guitar; and a large work for chorus and guitar. Spera enjoys a distinguished career as a recitalist and chamber musician. He is known for his research on the Franco-Andalusian composer Maurice Ohana. He is on the faculty of the University of Colorado Boulder. EXIGENCE is a professional vocal ensemble highlighting artistry within Black and Latinx communities.

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