Sidney Corbett - Sidney Corbett: Que hora es in paradiso? Kammermusik für und mit Gitarre (LP)

Sidney Corbett's "Que hora es in paradiso? Kammermusik für und mit Gitarre" is a captivating journey through the composer's unique musical landscape, released on Cybele Records in 2006. This album spans nearly 79 minutes and showcases Corbett's diverse compositions, blending contemporary classical music with a variety of instruments, including bass clarinet, electric guitar, classical guitar, banjo, and ensemble.

The album opens with "Bleeding In Babylon," a powerful piece for bass clarinet, electric guitar, and double bass, followed by the six-part composition cycle "Die Stimmen der Wände" ("The Voices of the Walls"). This cycle, composed in 1993, offers a rich exploration of sound and texture, with each part—"Symphoniae," "Porta," "Amplificat," "Pellere Noxia Mundi," "Responsorium," and "Ultimus"—presenting its own distinct atmosphere.

"Que hora es in paradiso," composed in 2002, is a mesmerizing duet for banjo and bass clarinet, while "Variations in memoriam Edison Denisov" pays homage to the late Russian composer through a solo classical guitar piece. The album concludes with "Exits," a four-movement work for electric guitar and ensemble, featuring the evocative pieces "Self Portrait," "Tarantella," "Malibu (In Memoriam Mark Osborn)," and "Desert."

Sidney Corbett's compositions are known for their intricate structures, rich harmonies, and expressive depth, making this album a compelling addition to any contemporary classical music collection.