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Mellissa Hughes (soprano), Kate Maroney (mezzo-soprano), Rachel Lee Priday (violin), Argus Quartet, String Orchestra of Brooklyn, Eli Spindel
The new works here take their lead from snippets of the Paganini and Pergolesi pieces which follow. The result is meditative and, in the case of Jacob Cooper’s Stabat Mater, deeply hypnotic.
afterimage
Mellissa Hughes (soprano), Kate Maroney (mezzo-soprano), Rachel Lee Priday (violin), Argus Quartet, String Orchestra of Brooklyn, Eli Spindel
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The new works here take their lead from snippets of the Paganini and Pergolesi pieces which follow. The result is meditative and, in the case of Jacob Cooper’s Stabat Mater, deeply hypnotic.
About
The String Orchestra of Brooklyn releases "Afterimage," an album featuring two works written for the ensemble by Christopher Cerrone and Jacob Cooper that respond to older works by Paganini and Pergolesi respectively. Featuring the Argus Quartet and vocal soloists Mellissa Hughes and Kate Maroney, "Afterimage" refracts older repertoire through a modern lens using a familiar and time-honored format, the string orchestra. The String Orchestra of Brooklyn (SOB) is a unique community of musicians who come together in a supportive environment to enrich the life of our communities through music. Embracing an inclusive approach to music-making, the SOB seeks to democratize both the production and reception of concert music. Founded in 2007 by artistic director Eli Spindel, the String Orchestra of Brooklyn is “quickly solidifying its role as a major orchestral figure in the borough” (I Care if You Listen), providing an enriching creative outlet to hundreds of musicians, and accessible, adventurous programming to thousands of concertgoers and community members.
Contents and tracklist
- Argus Quartet, String Orchestra of Brooklyn
- Eli Spindel
- Mellissa Hughes (soprano), Kate Maroney (mezzo-soprano)
- String Orchestra of Brooklyn
- Eli Spindel
- Mellissa Hughes (soprano), Kate Maroney (mezzo-soprano)
- String Orchestra of Brooklyn
- Eli Spindel
Awards and reviews
June 2020
The new works here take their lead from snippets of the Paganini and Pergolesi pieces which follow. The result is meditative and, in the case of Jacob Cooper’s Stabat Mater, deeply hypnotic.