Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, the first female composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, presents a captivating collection of her works in "Zwilich: Cello Concerto & Other Works." Released on September 16, 2022, via Delos, this album offers a compelling journey through Zwilich's distinctive musical language, blending classical elegance with contemporary flair.
The centerpiece of the album is the Concerto for Cello & Orchestra, a three-movement work that showcases the expressive power of the cello amidst a rich orchestral backdrop. The concerto is complemented by a suite of charming pieces from the "Peanuts® Gallery for Piano & Orchestra," each movement inspired by the beloved characters and themes from the Peanuts comic strip. These include "Schroeder's Beethoven Fantasy," "Lullaby for Linus," and the lively "Snoopy Does the Samba," offering a playful and nostalgic interlude.
The album also features the serene "Romance for Violin & Chamber Orchestra" and the intricate "Prologue & Variations for String Orchestra," demonstrating Zwilich's versatility and mastery of orchestral writing. With a total runtime of 53 minutes, this album is a testament to Zwilich's enduring creativity and her ability to craft music that resonates with both depth and accessibility.
Tracks
Concerto for Cello & Orchestra: I. —Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Zuill Bailey, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Concerto for Cello & Orchestra: II. —Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Zuill Bailey, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Concerto for Cello & Orchestra: III. —Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Zuill Bailey, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Peanuts® Gallery for Piano & Orchestra: No. 1, Schroeder's Beethoven FantasyEllen Taaffe Zwilich, Elizabeth Dorman, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Peanuts® Gallery for Piano & Orchestra: No. 2, Lullaby for LinusEllen Taaffe Zwilich, Elizabeth Dorman, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Peanuts® Gallery for Piano & Orchestra: No. 3, Snoopy Does the SambaEllen Taaffe Zwilich, Elizabeth Dorman, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Peanuts® Gallery for Piano & Orchestra: No. 4, Charlie Brown's LamentEllen Taaffe Zwilich, Elizabeth Dorman, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Peanuts® Gallery for Piano & Orchestra: No. 5, Lucy Freaks OutEllen Taaffe Zwilich, Elizabeth Dorman, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Peanuts® Gallery for Piano & Orchestra: No. 6, Peppermint Patty and Marcie Lead the ParadeEllen Taaffe Zwilich, Elizabeth Dorman, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Romance for Violin & Chamber OrchestraEllen Taaffe Zwilich, Joseph Edelberg, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Prologue & Variations for String Orchestra: I. PrologueEllen Taaffe Zwilich, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
Prologue & Variations for String Orchestra: II. VariationsEllen Taaffe Zwilich, Francesco Lecce-Chong, Santa Rosa Symphony
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