Augusta Read Thomas, a prominent contemporary classical composer, presents her latest album "Terpsichore's Box of Dreams" on April 5, 2024, under the Nimbus Alliance label. This captivating collection spans a diverse range of instrumental works, showcasing Thomas' unique compositional voice and her ability to blend intricate rhythms with evocative melodies. The centerpiece of the album is the nine-movement suite "Terpsichore's Box of Dreams," inspired by the Greek muse of dance, Terpsichore. Each movement offers a distinct dance-like character, from the playful "Dance No. 2 Tiptoe Caper" to the dreamy "Dance No. 5 Dream," demonstrating Thomas' skill in creating vivid musical narratives. The album also includes other notable works such as the energetic "Dance Mobile," the introspective "Laetitia's Caprice" for solo soprano saxophone, and the intricate "Con Moto" for percussion quartet. With a total runtime of 70 minutes, this album offers a rich and immersive listening experience, highlighting Augusta Read Thomas' innovative approach to contemporary classical music.
Tracks
Terpsichore's Box Of Dreams: I. Terpsichore EntersAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Tim Weiss
Terpsichore's Box Of Dreams: II. Dance No. 1 ScatterAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Tim Weiss
Terpsichore's Box Of Dreams: III. Dance No. 2 Tiptoe CaperAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Tim Weiss
Terpsichore's Box Of Dreams: IV. Dance No. 3 Pointillistic Groove Flutter PirouettesAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Tim Weiss
Terpsichore's Box Of Dreams: V. Dance No. 4 SlalomAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Tim Weiss
Terpsichore's Box Of Dreams: VI. Dance No. 5 DreamAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Tim Weiss
Terpsichore's Box Of Dreams: VII. Dance No. 6 GambolAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Tim Weiss
Terpsichore's Box Of Dreams: VIII. Dance No. 7 RompAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Tim Weiss
Terpsichore's Box Of Dreams: IX. Terpsichore DepartsAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Tim Weiss
Star Box for pecussion quartetAugusta Read Thomas, John Corkill, Ian Ding, Kyle Flens, Cynthia Yeh, Tim Weiss, Stefan Asbury, Paula Holcomb
Dance MobileAugusta Read Thomas, Grossman Ensemble, Stefan Asbury
Laetitia's Caprice for solo soprano saxophoneAugusta Read Thomas, Phil Pierick, Tim Weiss, Stefan Asbury, Paula Holcomb
Carnival for bassoon and wind ensembleAugusta Read Thomas, Nadina Mackie Jackson, Paula Holcomb
Bebop Riddle II for cello and pianoAugusta Read Thomas, Alexander Hersh, Tom Hicks, Tim Weiss, Stefan Asbury, Paula Holcomb
Con Moto for percussion quartetAugusta Read Thomas, John Corkill, Adam Rosenblatt, Garrett Arney, Nonoka Mizukami, Tim Weiss, Stefan Asbury, Paula Holcomb
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