The Zia Indians' symbol for the sacred sun captures the adventurous spirit and global pulse of this CD from Sono Luminus and the award winning Del Sol String Quartet. The composers represented-Gabriela Lena Frank, Lou Harrison, Jose Evangelista, Reza Vali and Elena Kats-Chernin - draw on ancient and traditional folk music from four corners of the world and make it new by incorporating techniques such as inventive intonations or heterophony. The San Francisco based Del Sol String Quartet has long made a practice of fostering contemporary music from throughout the entire Western Hemisphere. Critically acclaimed as steeped in bravery and imagination (James M. Keller, Chamber Music Magazine (February 2007), this quartet of master musicians explores new ways to interact with audiences, composers and artists across cultures and art forms.

Tracklist:

Leyendas, "An Andean Walkabout" (Version For String Quartet): I. Toyos
Leyendas, "An Andean Walkabout" (Version For String Quartet): II. Tarqueada
Leyendas, "An Andean Walkabout" (Version For String Quartet): III. Himno De Zamponas
Leyendas, "An Andean Walkabout" (Version For String Quartet): IV. Chasqui
Leyendas, "An Andean Walkabout" (Version For String Quartet): V. Canto De Velorio
Leyendas, "An Andean Walkabout" (Version For String Quartet): VI. Coqueteos
String Quartet Set: I. Variations
String Quartet Set: II. Plaint
String Quartet Set: III. Estampie
String Quartet Set: IV. Rondeaux
String Quartet Set: V. Usul
Spanish Garland
Calligraphy No. 6
Fast Blue Village 2

UPC: 053479216427
Label: Sono Luminus
Release Date: 2.26.13
Format: CD

Del Sol String Quartet - Zia (CD)