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| Details / Tracklist: |
1.1 01. Tundra Songs1.2 02. Cercle Du Nord III1.3 03. Dogs1.4 04. Lullaby1.5 05. Throat Song1.6 06. Song of a Name (For a Boy) |
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Tanya Tagaq |
| | Description: | o Always at the forefront, seeking the new and pushing toit's limits the boundaries of the traditional string quartet,it is no surprise the Kronos Quartet sought out Inuit throatsinger Tanya Tagaq for another collaboration with Canadiancomposer Derek Charke.o Tagaq's guttural, highly intimate, primal sounds date back toher ancestors.o She has turned these sounds into an art form that hasenthralled audiences the world over.o Pursuing a singular artistic vision for more than 40 years,the Kronos Quartet has become one of the most celebratedand influential groups of our time.o JUNO & ECMA Award winning composer and flutist DerekCharke is a full professor at Acadia University in Wolfville,Nova Scotia.o The president of the Acadia New Music Society which runsthe annual Shattering the Silence New Music Festival,Mr. Clarke continues to perform regularly as a new musicperformer and flute improviser.o "It's one of the major, spectacular pieces that has ever beenwritten for Kronos." - David Harrington, Kronos Quartet."Tundra Songs" on CD brings together the pioneering Kronos Quartet with powerful contemporary compositions that evoke the vast, icy landscapes and rich cultural narratives of the North. With their signature blend of precision, emotional intensity and sonic experimentation, Kronos transform the string quartet into an instrument of storytelling: glacial soundscapes, rhythmic pulses reminiscent of traditional music, and intimate, voice-like lines create a deeply immersive listening experience. The CD format ensures a warm, detailed sound that captures every nuance of the ensemble's interplay, making it ideal for both focused listening and repeated exploration. "Tundra Songs" is aimed at listeners who appreciate contemporary classical music, world-music influences and boundary-pushing chamber works that paint vivid images without relying on words.
Kronos Quartet, founded in 1973 and based in San Francisco, is one of the world's most influential string quartets in contemporary music. Over several decades they have commissioned hundreds of new works and arrangements, collaborating with composers and artists from an exceptionally wide range of cultures and genres. Their discography includes landmark recordings that have helped redefine what a string quartet can be, earning them major awards, international recognition and a loyal global audience. Known for their fearless curiosity and social engagement, Kronos have opened doors for new music and have significantly shaped the sound of late-20th and 21st-century chamber music.
The CD is produced by CCD, a label dedicated to high-quality audio releases with a clear focus on carefully curated repertoire and solid production values. CCD stands for reliable sound quality, thoughtfully designed booklets and a catalogue that gives space to artists and projects outside the mainstream. With releases like "Tundra Songs", CCD underlines its commitment to contemporary and adventurous music that rewards attentive listening and invites discovery.
"Tundra Songs" is therefore not only a compelling musical journey into a distinctive sound world, but also a testament to Kronos Quartet's ongoing mission: expanding the possibilities of the string quartet and bringing bold, emotionally resonant new music to a broad audience. | | | No. of tracks: |
6 |
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CCD21015.2 |
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