Ruminations - Ben Johnston CD

More than 20 years ago, the music critic John Rockwell described Ben Johnston in the New York Times as one of the best non-famous composers this country has to offer. What has changed is that Johnston is now, Id suggest, our BEST non-famous composer."" Mark Swed LA Times In this exquisite chamber music recital, Ben Johnston sets the provocative texts of Rumi [the medieval mystic Sufi poet] in the pure tunings & modes of the Middle East. While THE TAVERN tells of an initiate, intoxicated with the possibilities of a new spiritual life, PARABLE offers a delightful story about a Mouse & a Frog. Rumi uses the time-honored technique of teaching by example, using the relationship between these two tiny creatures, one of the land and the other of the water, to reveal truths about the human experience. REVISED STANDARDS - Inspired by the midcentury songbook of Billie Holiday, Johnston tells us, In jazz improvisation, the soloist has very great freedom to play with intonationIn my just-tuned jazz, spontaneity is disciplined in a new way so that all players are creating both melodic and harmonic microtonal innovation that can vary greatly in how it affects the listener, but always innovates in both melody and harmony. All of these premiere recordings are performed in Just Intonation. ""Stunning"" LA Times ""All the performances are spot on.an extraordinary range of technique and expression. This is an artistic voice yes, of genius, but also of a fundamental integrity and modesty. Must-have listening for all interested in music of our time."" Fanfare Magazine

Specifics

  • Album: Ruminations
  • Artist: Ben Johnston
  • Label: MICROFEST RECORDS
  • Genre: Classical
  • MPN: M•F 5
Tracklist

. The Tavern
1. Prelude
2. Who Says Words With My Mouth
3. A Community Of The Spirit
4. A Children's Game
5. The Many Wines
6. Special Plates
7. Burnt Kabob
8. The New Rule
. Revised Standards
9. Revised Standards
10. Set for Billie Holiday
11. I Concentrate on You
. Parable
12. Prologue
13. A Mouse And A Frog
14. The Long String
15. The Force Of Friendship
16. Johnston On The Tavern

SKU CD-700261399317
Barcode # 700261399317
Brand MICROFEST RECORDS
Shipping Weight 0.0730kg
Shipping Width 0.130m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.140m

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