David Del Tredici - David Del Tredici: Child Alice (LP)

Immerse yourself in the whimsical and fantastical world of David Del Tredici's "Child Alice," a captivating orchestral epic composed in 1977. This enchanting work, inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Alice" stories, is a single, continuous journey designed to be an evening's entertainment in the concert hall. The album features six tracks, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "In Memory of a Summer Day" (Part I of Child Alice), showcasing Del Tredici's unique blend of tonal and atonal elements, creating a rich and engaging musical landscape.

Performed by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project under the direction of Gil Rose, this recording offers a complete presentation of Del Tredici's fantasy for soprano and orchestra. With a duration of over two hours, "Child Alice" is a substantial and immersive listening experience that highlights the composer's distinctive style and storytelling prowess. Del Tredici, an American composer known for his innovative and expressive works, invites you to explore the magical realm of Alice through his evocative and imaginative music.