dreams & prayers
Paul Roe (clarinet/bass clarinet)
Contempo
Golijov's 'The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind' is 'programmatic' on a number of levels. If this suggest a rather dry quasi-philological exercise, then Golijov's music is anything but...
dreams & prayers
Paul Roe (clarinet/bass clarinet)
Contempo
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Golijov's 'The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind' is 'programmatic' on a number of levels. If this suggest a rather dry quasi-philological exercise, then Golijov's music is anything but...
About
Paul Roe is one of Ireland’s most creative and versatile musicians. For many years he was Associate Principal Clarinet of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and since leaving the orchestra he has concentrated on solo and chamber projects. He has been a member of Concorde Contemporary Music Ensemble since 1989 and is a keen advocate for the composition and performance of contemporary music.
This recording is a fine example of his musical interest and features works by the renowned modern composer Osvaldo Golijov, who has had his work released by numerous labels, including DG, Nonesuch, Naxos and Sony, and two young Irish composers – Jane O’leary and Nick Roth.
Contents and tracklist
- Paul Roe
- ConTempo String Quartet, Con Tempo String Quartet
- Paul Roe
- ConTempo String Quartet
- Paul Roe
- ConTempo String Quartet
Awards and reviews
July 2013
Golijov's 'The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind' is 'programmatic' on a number of levels. If this suggest a rather dry quasi-philological exercise, then Golijov's music is anything but boring, shifting unpredictably from meditative stasis to dynamic dance-like moments...Paul Roe and the Contempo Quartet are impressive throughout.
