Liquid States is Standing Wave’s third cd of commissioned contemporary chamber music. The recording features works by Canadian luminary composers Linda Bouchard, Rodney Sharman, Jocelyn Morlock, and Jeffrey Ryan.

Standing Wave is an ensemble of six exceptional musicians who perform contemporary music with virtuosity and style, cutting across musical landscapes with sharpness, wit and intelligence. The ensemble is equally comfortable performing complex chamber compositions, new music and works with electro-acoustics. Their adventurous programming and dynamic performances combine to capture listeners’ hearts and imaginations, placing Standing Wave at the forefront of Canada’s new music scene.

Works/Tracks

Jeffrey Ryan (2008)
1. Burn (11:55)

Jocelyn Morlock (2009)
2. Theft I: Water Clocks (6:45)
3. Theft II: Insomnia (3:44)

Rodney Sharman (2009/2010)
4. Pavane (4:43)
5. Galliard (2:51)
6. Variations (5:35)

Linda Bouchard (2004)
7. Liquid States (15:25)