LIVE CD released November 9th!
Music Director Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and the New Century Chamber Orchestra released their second recording, LIVE: Barber, Strauss, Mahler, on November 9th.
Following up their critically acclaimed album Together, New Century is back with live recordings of:
Richard Strauss Metamorphosen for 23 solo strings
Gustav Mahler Adagietto from Symphony No. 5
Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings, opus 11
Here's what the critics have to say:
"For those who like orchestral music for strings that takes nothing less than revelation as its goal, this is a must-have." –All Music Guide
"The best playing here is… perfectly balanced, calm, judged with care, and altogether spellbinding." –San Francisco Classical Voice
"The New Century Chamber Orchestra has again shown its fine ensemble artistry" –Oregon Music News
"This critically acclaimed string orchestra rises to the challenge of holding together beautifully, regardless of the many pairings called for in the complex score [of Strauss's Metamorphosen]." –Strings Magazine
"The conductor-less chamber orchestra… brings a solid sense of pacing and cohesion to these beloved works." –Santa Rosa Press Democrat
"The three live performances captured here on disc have been among the finest recent outings for Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and the New Century Chamber Orchestra." –San Francisco Chronicle
The CD is available online at CD Baby and Amazon- order your copy today!
This album was made possible, in part, by the generous support of Teresa Darragh.