Cellist David Finckel and Pianist Wu Han Named MUSICAL AMERICA 2012 Musicians of the Year World Premiere Recordings of three new concertos by Joan Tower, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Lera Auerbach. ProMusica Chamber Orchestra's 11th CD release features the world premiere recordings of three new concertos by three world renowned composers of today - Joan Tower, Lera Auerbach,and Gabriela Lena Frank. One of the works is a solo concerto, Tower's Purple Rhapsody, featuring violist Paul Neubauer, followed by a double concerto, Frank's Compadrazgos featuring power duo pianist Wu Han and cellist David Finckel. The final work Auerbach's Fragile Solitude, written for string quartet and chamber orchestra, featuring the Borremeo String Quartet. All three of these works were commissioned by the award-winning ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, and was recorded atthe Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio under the baton of music director Timothy Russell. Since its founding in 1978, ProMusica has been recognized for excellence for its presentation of the best of traditional chamber orchestra repertoire and the development and appreciation of contemporary American music. ProMusica has commissioned over 55 new works and has presented 60 world and 48 regional premieres. The orchestra has won eight awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) for adventurous programming, and continues an active recording program.

TRACK LISTING:
1-4) Compadrazgo for Piano, Cello, and Chamber Orchestra (2006) [26:59] Gabriela Frank David Finckel, cello Wu Han, piano

5) Fragile Solitudes: Shadowbox for String Quartet and Chamber Orchestra (2008) [23:11] Lera Auerbach The Borromeo String Quartet

6) Purple Rhapsody for Viola and Orchestra (2005) [19:03] Joan Tower Paul Neubauer, viola

Additional Details

Label: Summit Records

Genre: Classical

Run Time: 40 mins

Release Date: 07/01/12

UPC: 099402573922