In celebration of his 60th birthday year, JUNO-nominated Land's End Ensemble (John Lowry, violin; Beth Root Sandvoss, cello; Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, piano; Vincent Ho, artistic director) is proud to present this collection of acclaimed chamber works by one of Canada's most important composers: Omar Daniel. These compositions span 23 years of Dr. Daniel's musical output and highlights the cultural impact he has made on the Canadian new music scene. Featured on this album is the premiere recording of his Jules Leger Prize-winning masterpiece Zwei Lieder nach Rilke (featuring soprano Laura Hynes), as well as his Piano Trios No. 1 and No. 2, and his Duo for Violoncello and Piano.

Tracklist:

Duo For Violoncello & Piano: I. Vivace
Duo For Violoncello & Piano: II. Andante
Duo For Violoncello & Piano: III. Allegro Barbaro
Piano Trio No. 1: I. Lento
Piano Trio No. 1: II. Cadenza
Piano Trio No. 1: III. Lento - Presto
Piano Trio No. 2: I. Andate Maestoso - Allegro Scherzando
Piano Trio No. 2: II. Allegro Molto
Piano Trio No. 2: III. Lento Pesante
Piano Trio No. 2: IV. Moderato, Nostalgico
2 Lieder Nach Rilke: No. 1, Die Engel
2 Lieder Nach Rilke: No. 2, Aus Einer Strurmnacht

UPC: 773811281202
Label: Centrediscs
Release Date: 10.16.20
Format: CD

Daniel / Lands End Ensemble - Chamber Music (CD)