Michael Torke's "Three Manhattan Bridges" is a captivating exploration of minimalist music, released on Albany Records in 2016. This album is a journey through Torke's distinctive compositional style, blending orchestral grandeur with intimate solo performances. The album opens with the three-movement suite "Three Manhattan Bridges," featuring the piano in dialogue with the orchestra, each movement inspired by a different bridge spanning Manhattan. The second half of the album is dedicated to "Winter's Tale," a five-movement work for cello and orchestra, showcasing a range of emotions and musical textures. With a total runtime of 57 minutes, this album offers a rich and immersive listening experience, highlighting Torke's ability to create compelling narratives through sound.
(C) 2016 Albany Records
Tracks
Three Manhattan Bridges, for Piano and Orchestra: I. George Washington BridgeMichael Torke, Joyce Yang, David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony Orchestra
Three Manhattan Bridges, for Piano and Orchestra: II. Queensboro BridgeMichael Torke, Joyce Yang, David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony Orchestra
Three Manhattan Bridges, for Piano and Orchestra: III. Brooklyn BridgeMichael Torke, Joyce Yang, David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony Orchestra
Winter's Tale, for Cello and Orchestra: I. AllegroMichael Torke, Julie Albers, David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony Orchestra
Winter's Tale, for or Cello and Orchestra: II. Andante (Perdita's Flowers I)Michael Torke, Julie Albers, David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony Orchestra
Winter's Tale, for or Cello and Orchestra: III. LargoMichael Torke, Julie Albers, David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony Orchestra
Winter's Tale, for or Cello and Orchestra: IV. Andante (Perdita's Flowers II)Michael Torke, Julie Albers, David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony Orchestra
Winter's Tale, for or Cello and Orchestra: V. AllegroMichael Torke, Julie Albers, David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony Orchestra
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