Ralph Van Raat; Phion, Orchestra Of Gelderland & Overijssel
Release Date: 25 March 2022
Label: Etcetera
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 8711801017198
Genres: Classical Orchestral
Description
Journey Under Brilliant Skies (2021) is almost a study of the role of the pianist within the piece.
The soloist is the driving force behind the ensemble and in this role he speaks almost continuously, except in the beginning of the second movement where he is silent. It is essential here that the degree of presence of the soloist constantly fluctuates. This concept brings about a general fusion of roles, in which the soloist and the orchestra operate in complete harmony. This is immediately apparent from the very first entrance of the orchestra.
Although the music initially evokes a distant echo of Bach, Joep Franssens has fully adapted this influence to his own time: the many bar changes follow the natural length of the asymmetrical melodic phrases within a stirring, almost endless framework of continuous pulse, in which the orchestration is warm, lush, and generous.
Dutch pianist Ralp van Raat has been completely fascinated by contemporary classical music since the age of 14. Although his repertoire ranges from Bach up to and far beyond Boulez, his primary focus has always been on composers dating from Debussy, Bartók and Ives to present day international masters.
His passion is to convince audiences of the immense beauty and diversity in the music of our own time through solo recitals, lecture-recitals, concerto performances, CD-releases, media appearances and special, cross-medial projects.
Tracklisting
Yarno Missiaen
Bruno Monteiro, Joao Paulo Santos
Jiska Lambrecht (violin), Marco Sanna (piano)
Werner Van Mechelen, Sylvie Decramer
Keigo Mukawa
Gauguin Ensemble
Michel Strauss, Jean Claude Vanden Eynden
Elena Marangou, Yorgos Ziavras
Anna Gourari, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana & Markus Poschner
Vladimir Delman; Milan RAI Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Schippers; Orchestra Sinfonica di Torino della Rai; New York Philharmonic Orchestra; Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
Johanna Domotor; Meesun Hong Coleman; Stuttgarter Kammerorchester
Josef Krips; Various Orchestras
Josef Krips
Atalanta Fugiens Orchestra; Vanni Moretto
