Caffrey - Environments: Orchestral Works
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Label: Divine Art
Cat No: DDX21131
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Orchestral
Expected Release Date: 17th May 2024
Contents
Artists
Craig Ogden (guitar)Daniel Browell (piano)
Ulster Orchestra
Conductor
Sinead HayesWorks
A Terrible BeautyAingeal II
Environments II
Environments I
Artists
Craig Ogden (guitar)Daniel Browell (piano)
Ulster Orchestra
Conductor
Sinead HayesAbout
The album opens with Environments I & II, two pieces born from Caffrey's residencies in Paris, showcasing his mastery of orchestral composition. From the grandeur of a full symphony orchestra to the intimacy of chamber music, these works explore a range of rich sonic landscapes. Each note is imbued with the composer's profound connection to his surroundings, offering a window into his creative process.
A Terrible Beauty, the centrepiece of the album, unfolds over three movements inspired by the poetry of WB Yeats. Caffrey's response to the poetry is both evocative and introspective, weaving together themes of beauty, pain, and resilience. With each movement, the music transports listeners on a visceral journey through the depths of human experience, culminating in a profound exploration of the human spirit.
Closing the album is Aingeal II, a deeply personal work written in tribute to a loved one. Set against a backdrop of strings and percussion, the music captures the raw emotions of grief and loss, offering solace and catharsis in its haunting melodies. Through "Environments", Greg Caffrey invites listeners to reflect on their own environments, both internal and external, and discover the beauty in life's most poignant moments.
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