London Symphony Orchestra, Stefan Sanderling & Amy Schwartz Moretti – Christopher Schmitz: Violin Concerto & Symphony No. 1 “Land of the Free” (2024) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

London Symphony Orchestra, Stefan Sanderling & Amy Schwartz Moretti – Christopher Schmitz: Violin Concerto & Symphony No. 1 “Land of the Free” (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 58:13 minutes | 1,01 GB | Genre: Classical
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The violin concerto is a challenging setup to write for: it beckons with promises of both might and fragility. Composer Christopher Alan Schmitz is well-versed in both the theoretical and practical aspects of composition: his resulting VIOLIN CONCERTO AND SYMPHONY NO. 1 gets the balance just right.

The tonal language is reminiscent of Bruckner and Mahler, as raw emotion mixes with splendor. The ultimate success of this precarious, heady concoction rests on the shoulders of conductor Stefan Sanderling and particularly, violinist Amy Schwarz Moretti, member of the acclaimed Ehnes Quartet. Stirringly written and performed to perfection, a success it is.

Tracklist:
1-01. Amy Schwartz Moretti – Violin Concerto: I. Dark (14:02)
1-02. Amy Schwartz Moretti – Violin Concerto: II. Warm (09:22)
1-03. Amy Schwartz Moretti – Violin Concerto: III. Electric (04:59)
1-04. London Symphony Orchestra – Symphony No. 1 “Land of the Free”: I. Threads of Resilience (03:53)
1-05. London Symphony Orchestra – Symphony No. 1 “Land of the Free”: II. Shadow Empire (10:07)
1-06. London Symphony Orchestra – Symphony No. 1 “Land of the Free”: III. Viral Veil (02:58)
1-07. London Symphony Orchestra – Symphony No. 1 “Land of the Free”: IV. Sins of Inaction (04:20)
1-08. London Symphony Orchestra – Symphony No. 1 “Land of the Free”: V. Whispered Prayers (08:29)

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