It might seem that modern classical music rarely expresses happiness - but Aviv, a piano concerto by Joel Feigin (born in New York in 1951), suggests the warmth and optimism of the coming of spring. The angular, even anguished, essay for strings Surging Seas, by contrast, was inspired by the devastation wrought by the tsunamis of 2004 and 2011. The Two Songs from Twelfth Night have their origins in the tradition of American orchestral song established by Samuel Barber. And in the diptych Mosaic, also for strings, a first 'panel' of heartfelt lyricism is succeeded by an outburst of buoyant energy.

Tracklist:

Aviv: Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra~Allegro vivace -
Aviv: Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra~Adagio -
Aviv: Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra~Allegro scherzando
Surging Seas for string orchestra~Allegro maestoso -
Surging Seas for string orchestra~Largo -
Surging Seas for string orchestra~Allegro
Two Songs from Twelfth Night~No.
O Mistress Mine (Allegretto grazioso)
Two Songs from Twelfth Night~No.
Come Away, Death (Adagio)
Mosaic in Two Panels~I. Adagio - Allegro grazioso e scherzando - Adagio
Mosaic in Two Panels~II. Adagio - Allegro vivace

UPC: 5060113446121
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 7.2.21
Format: CD

Feigin / Trevor / Rachlevsky - Music For Chamber Orchestra (CD)