Kernis: Symphony in Waves

New York Chamber Symphony of the 92nd Street Y
436 2872 3 DH
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The Symphony in Waves was written in 1989 and dedicated to Kernis's teacher, John Adams. The String Quartet dates from a year later and is another very approachable work that is reminiscent of the finesse of Ravel.

Philadelphia-born Kernis has said "I find myself more comfortable with music that is consistently beautiful (or pretty) than dissonant or tense like most modernist music."
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Tracklisting

String Quartet ('musica celestis')
1. I Flowing 12:46
2. II 'musica celestis' - Adagio 11:41
3. III Scherzo - Trio semplice - Scherzo 2:54
4. IV Quasi una danza 5:06

Symphony in Waves
5. I Continuous wave 10:17
6. II Scherzo 4:08
7. III Still movement 15:09
8. IV Intermezzo 1:59
9. V Finale 6:49
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