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John Luther Adams - Songbirdsongs | Mode MODE240

John Luther Adams - Songbirdsongs

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Label: Mode

Cat No: MODE240

Barcode: 0764593024026

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 6th June 2012

Contents

Artists

Callithumpian Consort
New England Conservatory Contemporary Music Ensemble

Conductors

Stephen Drury
John Heiss

Works

Adams, John Luther

Songbirdsongs
Strange birds passing

Artists

Callithumpian Consort
New England Conservatory Contemporary Music Ensemble

Conductors

Stephen Drury
John Heiss

About

Songbirdsongs is among John Luther Adams’ seminal works. This is the first time the cycle appears on CD.

Although music has been written involving the sounds of birds for centuries, no composer has ever approached the concept in this way. Based on Adams’ observations and studies of actual bird songs, he scored them for various ensembles of piccolos, ocarinas, flutes and percussion.

Rather than having a fixed score, each piece consists of a collection of unordered phrases for each instrument. To create a performance, the musicians interpret their parts according to the instructions found in the score’s notes, maps and parts - instructions that are carefully derived from each bird’s singing behavior. Adams not only represents birdsongs accurately but also allows performers to piece them together with the unique patterns and spontaneity of the birds interacting with one another in nature.

Each movement of songbirdsongs features specific birds collected together by their region and shared habitat. The result is a work of natural beauty, vivid colours and atmosphere.

Liner notes with musical illustrations by David Shimoni and John Luther Adams.

Contents:
- Songbirdsongs
1. Wood Thrush  
2. Morningfieldsong  
3. Meadowdance  
4. August Voices  
5. Mourning Dove  
6. Apple Blossom Round  
7. Notquitespringdawn  
8. Joyful Noise  
9. Evensong  
Callithumpian Consort / Stephen Drury

- Strange Birds Passing
New England Conservatory Contemporary Music Ensemble / John Heiss

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