George Crumb Edition, Vol. 15
BRIDGE 9335

This exciting disc presents the first recordings of two new George Crumb song cycles. With The Ghosts of Alhambra, George Crumb returns once again to his favorite poet, Federico García Lorca. The texts for The Ghosts of Alhambra come from Poema del cante jondo, much of which Lorca wrote in reaction to the commercialized flamenco he experienced in contemporary Andalusia. Crumb's settings are alternately dark, dramatic and childlike in their directness and simplicity. The spectacular tapestry that is Crumb's Voices from a Forgotten World presents a huge variety of American song from diverse sources. Native American songs (Navajo and Ojibwa) bump up against 17th century ballads and folk songs from various corners of the nation. The huge percussion orchestra provides one of Crumb's most colorful scores in a 46 minute composition that is shattering in its cumulative emotional impact.  Also available: "George Crumb: Bad Dog!" DVD of a film featuring Crumb in interview and performance (BRIDGE 9312).

Reviews:

“Superbly performed and recorded, this is an impressive addition to what is already an overwhelming body of work.” - MusicWeb International

“The Bridge Crumb edition continues apace, and its competition will be one of the major milestones in recorded contemporary American music. If you don’t know this composer you don’t really know American music in its fullness, and dipping into this series is by far the best way to start. Mandatory stuff.” - Audiophile Audition

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George Crumb

The Ghosts of Alhambra (Spanish Songbook I) (2009)
Patrick Mason, baritone, David Starobin, guitar, Daniel Druckman, percussion

Voices from a Forgotten World (American Songbook V) (2006)
Jamie Van Eyck, mezzo-soprano, Patrick Mason, baritone
Orchestra 2001, James Freeman, conductor (premiere recordings)

BRIDGE 9335

BRIDGE'S COMPLETE CRUMB EDITION IS ON SALE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021. 20 CDS AND 1 DVD, OF COMPOSER SUPERVISED RECORDINGS MADE DURING THE PAST 40 YEARS. CRUMB HIMSELF APPEARS ON THE SERIES AS PIANIST, PERCUSSIONIST, AND NARRATOR. ALL COMPLETE CRUMB EDITION SETS INCLUDE THE COMPOSER'S AUTOGRAPH.

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