For those unfamiliar with Samuel Adler's catalogue, this album is a great entrance point; for those who are, it adds a valuable first hearing of his Symphony No. 6 which is dynamic and full of energy.
These works are benchmarks of contemporary American composition: monumental in scale and embracing a wide expressive spectrum with ease and visceral power, Adler merges twenty-first century ebullience with an almost classical economy and balance.
In his Concerto For Cello And Orchestra, Adler celebrates all aspects of the instrument, creating a wide emotional and expressive palette for young cellist Maximilian Hornung, who excels as the soloist.
Drifting On Wind And Currents, a memorial tone-poem inspired by the poetry of Louise Glück, rounds off this album of classical music which, while challenging, is rewarding at every turn.
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Reviews
*** (Good Album) *** (Good Sound)
Stéphane Friédérich - Classica magazine (France) - October 2016
"...Well, I’m sold, and have become an immediate admirer of Samuel Adler’s music – although the thought of back-tracking through his list of opuses (quite a few are recorded) is just a little daunting. Hats-off to Linn, the RSNO, Maximilian Hornung and José Serebrier for their collective enterprise, for exploring and sharing these scores with such conviction. The recorded sound is the equal of the dedicated performances that are so persuasive. A follow-up volume would be very welcome." *****
Colin Anderson - ClassicalSource.com - September 2016
Performance *** Recording ***
"... A natural conductor for novel repertoire, José Serebrier secures gusto and finesse from the orchestra in Glasgow. Recommended ..."
Geoff Brown - BBC Music magazine - October 2016
"...The sixth symphony of Samuel Adler is clearly a work of considerable and sustained musical worth...It's a splendid orchestral tour de force which showcases every section of a very fine orchestra indeed in a vivid recording...."
Marc Rochester - MusicWeb-International.com - 15 June 2016
...The American composer Samuel Adler's sixth symphony is so loud, frantic and brilliantly exciting it will blow you across the room. In three movements it crackles with electric energy..." ****
Stephen Pritchard - The Observer - 10 July 2016
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