- Record Label: Nonesuch
- Release Date: Mar 13, 2012
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May 16, 2012Krzysztof Penderecki and Jonny Greenwood are cultivating a dialogue of past, present, and future ideas, presented as potential energy for creation--and also for acquiring new ways of understanding music.
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UncutMay 16, 2012These make an effective pairing. [May 2012, p.72]
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May 16, 2012On its face, this album is intended for adventurous listeners who enjoy exploring the classical avant-garde, though deeper investigation may attract others interested in sound sculptures, noise studies, and electronica, who can appreciate the atmospheric colors and shimmering sonorities of these modern masterworks.
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May 16, 2012The result is one of the most ambitious albums of the year so far.
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May 16, 2012The four pieces here make an album that carries a powerful impact, as well as recognising the obvious talents of both composers in writing for the string orchestra. The down side of this is that because of the performing forces the textures stay relatively similar the whole way through, and listening to all four pieces at once is not the best way to experience the album as a whole.