Cindy McTee's compositions embody the musical and cultural energy of modern-day America. Circuits, 'a boisterously jazzy sprint' (Detroit Free Press), is followed by Symphony No. 1, a smartly assembled work whose diverse ideas 'seemed to unfold naturally within an orchestral fabric that used the ensemble's full coloristic range' (The New York Times). The use of computer music in Einstein's Dream lends sonic complexity to a piece that celebrates the scientist's work on quantum theory. Double Play, commissioned by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 'hums with craftsmanship and a catholic array of influences across several centuries' (The Washington Post).

Tracklist:

Circuits
Symphony No. 1: Ballet For Orchestra: I. Introduction: On With The Dance
Symphony No. 1: Ballet For Orchestra: II. Adagio: Till A Silence Fell
Symphony No. 1: Ballet For Orchestra: III. Waltz: Light Fantastic
Symphony No. 1: Ballet For Orchestra: IV. Finale: Where Time Plays The Fiddle
Einstein's Dream
Double Play: I. The Unquestioned Answer
Double Play: II. Tempus Fugit
Xote Dos Milagres
À Segunda Vista
Pequenininha - Até Mais Vê
Quando Bate O Coração - Caboclo Sonhador - Espumas Ao Vento
Preciso Do Teu Sorriso
Hora Do Adeus

UPC: 636943976524
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 11.19.13
Format: CD

LEONARD SLATKIN - Double Play / Circuits / Symphony No 1 (CD)