Cameron Crozman - Ricercari (2023) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Ricercar V in C Major
02. Quasi Cadenza
03. Ricercar III in D Major
04. Primary Colors
05. Ricercar VII in D Minor
06. Fleet
07. Ricercar II in A Minor
08. Senderos
09. Ricercar IV in E-Flat Major
10. Éloge du Chant II – Prière
11. Ricercar I in G Minor
12. Falling Forward
13. Ricercar VI in G Major
14. The Book of Elegant Feelings

Canadian cellist Cameron Crozman presents Ricercari, a highly original album for solo cello.

Gabrielli's Ricercari emerged from obscurity in 1689, heralding the beginning of music for unaccompanied cello. They serve as inspiration for six new works by Canadian, French, Colombian, and American composers commissioned by Crozman, whose own exploration is included as the seventh piece in this unique program.

"Playing Gabrielli's Ricercari has always felt like entering a labyrinth," says Crozman. "Gabrielli truly could not have chosen a better title for these pieces than the Italian word meaning 'to seek out. The works offer both performers and listeners a chance to travel back to a time when music for solo cello was a brand-new idea."

Cameron is fascinated by historical performance practice and exploring lesser-known works while also being engaged in contemporary music and collaborating with world renowned composers including Kaija Saariaho and Peteris Vasks. He has premiered a number of new works dedicated to him from solos to concertos and is active in commissioning new music from Canadian composers such as Alexina Louie and Kelly-Marie Murphy...

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