Speculum Musicae, Emanuel Ax, Lynn Harrell - Nova (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Nova: I. Fast
02. Nova: II. Slow
03. Nova: III. Fast
04. Nocturne for Clarinet and Piano
05. Suite for Cello and Piano: I. Serenade
06. Suite for Cello and Piano: II. Daylight
07. Suite for Cello and Piano: III. Lament
08. Suite for Cello and Piano: IV. Alone
09. Three Pieces for Piano: I. Svelto
10. Three Pieces for Piano: II. Liberamente
11. Three Pieces for Piano: III. Feroce
12. Invisible Lilacs: I. Fast
13. Invisible Lilacs: II. Elegy
14. Invisible Lilacs: III. Moto Perpetuo
15. Pianorama
16. The Blue Hula: I. Slow
17. The Blue Hula: II. Fast and Jazzy
18. The Blue Hula: III. Very Fast

Spanning three decades of work, Nova presents a retrospective of Tobias Picker's chamber music, performed by some of the twentieth century’s most renowned musicians. These pieces chart Picker’s artistic evolution, showcasing his distinct compositional voice. Featuring performances by Peter Serkin, The Manhattan Quartet, Emmanuel Ax, Lynn Harrell, Fred Sherry, and others, the album highlights Picker’s deep engagement with instrumental storytelling. The title piece, Nova—a companion to Schubert’s Trout Quintet—playfully nods to a different kind of Nova: Nova Scotia salmon.

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