Thomas Adès, Hallé - Adès, Marsey and Leith (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Shanty - Over the Sea
02. Dawn - Chacony for Orchestra at any Distance
03. Man with Limp Wrist: I. Ghost Story
04. Man with Limp Wrist: II. Bar Boy
05. Man with Limp Wrist: III. The Texter
06. Man with Limp Wrist: IV. The After-Party
07. Man with Limp Wrist: V. Family Photo
08. Man with Limp Wrist: VI. The Reader
09. Man with Limp Wrist: VII. Three Friends
10. Man with Limp Wrist: VIII. Man with Limp Wrist
11. Tower - for Frank Gehry
12. Cartoon Sun: I. Bell cannon fantasy
13. Cartoon Sun: II. Pin flare
14. Cartoon Sun: III. Gold billow blow
15. Aquifer

Conducted by Thomas Adès, ‘one of the most accomplished and complete musicians of his generation’ this album features three world premiere recordings, including Adès’ Aquifer. Taking its name from an underground geological structure through which water seeps and flows, the work features orchestral writing which is full of colour and movement, flamboyant climaxes and rich expression. Written during the first Covid lockdown, for an orchestra that had to play socially distanced, is constructed from a slowly unfolding passacaglia which passes between instruments, depicting the sunrise moving continuously around the world, in music of sonic beauty. Repetition is also at the heart of, as material is passed between orchestral voices, with hypnotic and captivating results. In contrast, ingenious use of imitation and repetition produce a gripping effect in the invigorating brass fanfare Tower.

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