This is the first full-length CD release of music by Canadian composer T. Patrick Carrabré, and features his first two piano trios, as well as his piano quintet. Carrabré worked closely with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for over a decade. In 2007 he completed six years as the orchestra’s Composer-in-Residence.

« The Gryphon Trio attacks the works of T. Patrick Carrabré with the same energy and zest they put into all their recordings…Overall, this disc would make a fine addition to any contemporary Canadian music enthusiast’s library and perhaps that of an adventurous open-minded listener. »
– Marcin Swoboda, La Scena Musicale

1-3 Firebrand

4-5. A Hammer for your
Thoughts *

6-9. From the Dark Reaches**

* Winner: « Oustanding Classical Composition » – Western Canadian Music Awards 2009

** This work was nominated for a 2009 JUNO Award: Classical Composition of the Year. Cette oeuvre a été nominée pour un JUNO 2009: Meilleur composition classique.

PERFORMERS:

The Gryphon Trio
Winnipeg Chamber Music Society