Tim Fain has constructed an adventurous and exciting recital of American violin music. It takes in the concert version of Philip Glass’s Einstein on the Beach - Fain “played the hell out of the piece”, the composer says - as well as William Bolcom’s nostalgic Graceful Ghost Rag. Variety and lyricism are the watchwords of the selection, exemplified by the soaring lyricism of Kevin Puts’s Aria and by Lev Zhurbin’s lovely Sicilienne. Together, all these pieces offer a vibrant portrait of contemporary repertoire.

Tim Fain is a personal friend of many of the composers represented in this disc. The works are compact, lyrical, hugely appealing in their variety and will appeal as part of the living current of very approachable contemporary American violin music. Fain is closely associated with Philip Glass’s music, and he has also appeared on screen in the film Black Swan, so is a visible presence and a great proponent for music in which he believes.

Includes World Première Recordings.