Florencio Asenjo's "Glimpses" is a captivating orchestral journey released on Albany Records in 2012. This 59-minute album is a unique blend of literary inspiration and musical innovation, featuring two distinct suites and a concerto for orchestra. The first half of the album is dedicated to "A Diptych of Lord Dunsany's Tales," a six-movement suite that brings to life the fantastical worlds and stories of the Irish writer Lord Dunsany. The second half showcases "Glimpses at Borges Universe," a trio of impressions for violin and orchestra inspired by the works of Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. The album also includes a full concerto for orchestra, demonstrating Asenjo's versatility and depth as a composer. With its rich narratives and evocative compositions, "Glimpses" offers a compelling exploration of the intersection between literature and music.
Tracks
A Diptych of Lord Dunsany's Tales: I, When the World was FairerFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
A Diptych of Lord Dunsany's Tales: I, The HarpFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
A Diptych of Lord Dunsany's Tales: I, Turning Aside the Dooms of FateFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
A Diptych of Lord Dunsany's Tales: I, The Deeps of the ForestFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
A Diptych of Lord Dunsany's Tales: I, The Music of BellsFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
A Diptych of Lord Dunsany's Tales: II, The Mists Before the BeginningFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
A Diptych of Lord Dunsany's Tales: II, Without LightFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
A Diptych of Lord Dunsany's Tales: II, The Pace of ThingsFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
Concerto for Orchestra: First MovementFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
Concerto for Orchestra: Second MovementFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
Concerto for Orchestra: Third MovementFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
Glimpses at Borges Universe-Three Impressions for Violin and Orchestra: The Garden of Forking PathsFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
Glimpses at Borges Universe-Three Impressions for Violin and Orchestra: The AlephFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
Glimpses at Borges Universe-Three Impressions for Violin and Orchestra: LabyrinthsFlorencio Asenjo, Bulgarian Philharmonia, Kirk Trevor
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