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The orchestral works presented here reveal strongly Maya Badian inventiveness, mastery and versatility as a composer and brilliant orchestrator.
A Long Time Ago Into The Future
Mary Kenedi plays Canadian piano music
A Long Time Ago Into The Future was written for Mary Kenedi in 1986.Symphonic compositions and double concertos by Maya BadianThe most compelling statements of composers can often be found in their miniatures. In celebration of their twentieth anniversary, Thirteen Strings of Ottawa is pleased to present this collection of reflective works from the 17th century to the present day.The disc is framed by two works (East Wind and Pacific) that refer to the environment and cultures of the Pacific region, but all of the pieces are influenced by a growing awareness of the interplay between Eastern and Western ideas, just as the world increasingly looks to the Pacific Rim as the new centre of economic activity.An electroacoustic opera by Barry Truax.Five new works by Peter Hatch featuring the Canadian Chamber Ensemble conducted by Daniel Warren, the Penderecki String Quartet, and harpsichordist Cynthia Hiebert.Go to Top