Nancy Van de Vate's "Music from 6 Continents: An American Essay" is a captivating journey through diverse musical landscapes, released on November 1, 2011, under the Vienna Modern Masters label. This impressive one-hour-and-eleven-minute album showcases Van de Vate's versatility and depth as a composer, blending classical and contemporary influences.
The album opens with the dynamic Piano Concerto, a three-movement piece that highlights the piano's expressive range, followed by the serene Adagio and Rondo. The second half of the album is dedicated to "An American Essay," a five-movement suite that paints a vivid musical portrait of the United States. Each movement explores a different aspect of the American experience, from the bustling "City of Ships" to the introspective "Long, Too Long, O Land."
Van de Vate's compositions are characterized by their rich harmonies, intricate rhythms, and evocative melodies. "Music from 6 Continents: An American Essay" is a testament to her unique voice and her ability to create music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate well-crafted compositions, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Piano Concerto: I. AllegroNancy Van de Vate, Makiko Hirashima, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla
Piano Concerto: II. AdagioNancy Van de Vate, Makiko Hirashima, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla
Piano Concerto: III. Allegro con fuocoNancy Van de Vate, Makiko Hirashima, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla
Adagio and Rondo: AdagioNancy Van de Vate, Joanna Kawalla, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla
Adagio and Rondo: RondoNancy Van de Vate, Joanna Kawalla, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla
The PondNancy Van de Vate, Chorus Soranus, Knud Vad
How Fares the NightNancy Van de Vate, Joanna Kawalla, Silesian University Choir, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla
An American Essay: No. 1, City of ShipsNancy Van de Vate, Chorus Soranus, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla, Ule Stovring-Larsen, Christine Marstrand, Lotte Hovman
An American Essay: No. 2, Long, Too Long, O LandNancy Van de Vate, Chorus Soranus, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla, Ule Stovring-Larsen, Christine Marstrand, Lotte Hovman
An American Essay: No. 3, Patroling BarnegatNancy Van de Vate, Chorus Soranus, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla, Ule Stovring-Larsen, Christine Marstrand, Lotte Hovman
An American Essay: No. 4, To the East and to the WestNancy Van de Vate, Chorus Soranus, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla, Ule Stovring-Larsen, Christine Marstrand, Lotte Hovman
An American Essay: No. 5, The Sobbing of the BellsNancy Van de Vate, Chorus Soranus, Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra, Szymon Kawalla, Ule Stovring-Larsen, Christine Marstrand, Lotte Hovman
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