Experience the innovative and captivating sounds of ROCO in their live concert album, "ROCO in Concert: Legendary Love, Conductorless!" Released on April 17, 2018, this album showcases the ensemble's unique conductorless format, highlighting their exceptional musicality and collaborative spirit. With a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes, this live recording offers a diverse range of compositions, including world premieres and established works.
The album features a mix of nursery rhymes, legends, and original compositions, each performed with ROCO's signature precision and artistry. Highlights include the world premieres of "Nursery Rhymes" series, "Legendary Love," and "Tombstone Songs," as well as established pieces like "Mazurek in E Minor, Op. 49" and selections from "Legends, Op. 59." The ensemble's dynamic performances bring a fresh perspective to both classic and contemporary works, making this album a compelling addition to any music lover's collection. ROCO's conductorless approach allows for a unique level of interaction and spontaneity, resulting in performances that are both technically impressive and deeply expressive. This album is a testament to ROCO's commitment to innovation and their dedication to pushing the boundaries of classical music.
(C) 2018 River Oaks Chamber Orchestra(P) 2018 ROCO
Tracks
Nursery Rhymes: I. Jack Sprat (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: II. Elsie Marley (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: III. Little Jack Horner (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: IV. There was an Old Woman (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: V. Goosey, Goosey, Gander (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: VI. Johnny Shall Have a New Bonnet (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: VII. Little Tom Tucker (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: VIII. Lullaby (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: IX. Cross Patch (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: X. Bonny Lass, Pretty Lass (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Nursery Rhymes: XI. Polly Put the Kettle On (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Legends, Op. 59, b. 122: VI. Allegro con moto - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Legends, Op. 59, b. 122: IX. Andante con moto - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Mazurek in E Minor, Op. 49 - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Legendary Love (In Honor of Christian Kidd) (World Premiere) - LiveDan Visconti, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Tombstone Songs: I. Mr. Peck (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Tombstone Songs: II. Solomon Pease (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Tombstone Songs: III. Mary Jane (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Tombstone Songs: IV. Martin Elginbrodde (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Tombstone Songs: V. Ann Mann (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Tombstone Songs: VI. Old Clerk Wallace (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Tombstone Songs: VII. Jonathan Blake (World Premiere) - LiveMark Buller, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Wood Notes: I. Singing River (Moderately Slow) (World Premiere) - LiveWilliam Grant Still, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Wood Notes: II. Autumn Night (Lightly) (World Premiere) - LiveWilliam Grant Still, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Wood Notes: III. Moon Dusk (Slowly and Expressively) (World Premiere) - LiveWilliam Grant Still, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley
Wood Notes: IV. Whippoorwill's Shoes (Humorously) (World Premiere) - LiveWilliam Grant Still, Roco, Scott St. John, Andrew Bradley