5th Species is a woodwind quintet dedicated to performing adventurous repertoire by 20th century composers. The group is made up of Canadian and American musicians, and this is their debut recording.

Shannon Peet (bassoon), Libby Van Cleve (cor anglais)

WHAT THE CRITICS SAY:

“revolutionary or perhaps even subversive.” – CBC FM Radio

JULIA WOLFE

1. On Seven Star Shoes

DAVID MOTT

2. Inside the Dance of Rain

RUDOLF KOMOROUS

3. Fumon Manga

MARTIN BRESNICK

4. Just Time

WENDY PREZAMENT

5. Trilling

ATHUR JARVINEN

6. Goldbeater’s Skin

GYORGY LIGETI

7. Ten Pieces