May 17, 2020 michael torke concert schedule has finally been released. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Beethovens mischievous first symphony rounds out the evening. An early piece where he first used a certain postminimalist style was vanada, made in. For all his brilliant orchestration, original formal concepts, and occasionally daring uses of styles, there seem to be opposing qualities of commercial slickness, clever gameplaying. I have chosen the wording used in the new american bible, as it is the version used by michael torke in his book of proverbs, and i bet he chose it because it scans well. Other works in this style include book of proverbs and song of. You would have to go a long way to find music as communicative and as uplifting as michael torke s. Provided to youtube by universal music group torke. Michael torke, marin alsop, rioyal scottish national orchestra. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
There is joy from michael torkes book of proverbs and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The opening track of this disc, the orchestral prelude to his book of proverbs, is a perfect example of torkes style. Other works in this style include book of proverbs and song of isaiah. The following is a complete list of the compositions by american composer michael torke. Rapture concerto for percussion and orchestra an american abroad. Michael torke, marin alsop, rioyal scottish national orchestra, colin currie torke. Four proverbs, uses one female voice, pairs of clarinets, saxes, keyboards, and five strings.
Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Michael torke concert schedule has finally been released. As if to emphasise the forces michael torke has employed for this work. Ingenuity and facility are the boon and bane of michael torkes talents, and both are intertwined in the works covered on this 2004 box set from ecstatic records. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Torke introduces a complete proverb in the soprano. Book of proverbs, for soprano, baritone, satb choir, and orchestra 1996 sprite, for flute and piano. Two michael torke on allmusic 2004 rhythmically propelled, pungent with distinctive. Book of proverbs, for chorus and orchestra play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and. The following is a complete list of the compositions by american composer michael torke by year of composition. Like the teachings of an ancient israelite yoda, the book of proverbs is all about wisdom the books editors and compilers took wisdom wherever they could find it. Browse the michael torke schedule above and click the ticket link to see our huge inventory of tickets. Book of proverbs, for chorus and orchestra play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web.
Furthermore, for all torke s ingenious construction techniques, this is music straight from the heart. In 2003, he created his own record label, ecstatic records. Vanada 1984, for brass, keyboards and percussion yellow pages 1985, for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano. The music of michael torke has been called some of the most optimistic, joyful. Written in 1996, proverbs is cast on a large scale, running nearly 40 minutes and scored for orchestra, chorus and two soloists, drawing excerpts from.
This technique is further explored in his most recent work book of proverbs. September 1961, milwaukee, usa ist ein us amerikanischer komponist. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Listen free to michael torke book of proverbs book of proverbs.
Feb 08, 2015 provided to youtube by naxos of america book of proverbs. The harlequins are looking at you 1985, for piano trio. Book of proverbs 1999 performed by argo band, catherine bott vocals, kurt ollmann baritone, valdine anderson soprano, netherlands radio choir choir, chorus, netherlands radio philharmonic orchestra. Musical process in selected works by michael torke diginole. Michael torke is an american composer who writes music influenced by jazz and minimalism. Listen to book of proverbs, and you will find an essentially traditional harmonic language at work, but the result is most definitely music of today. Groot omroepkoor radio filharmonisch orkest nederlandse omroep stichting. Whats more, his compositions are uniquely individual and full of integrity. If you dont see images of album covers and you use an adblocker, please disable it for our site.
Telephone book blue pages and white pages, for fl, cl, vn, vc, and pno. Under these duets, i simply gather up the notes as they come and sustain them instant chords to harmonize and give context to the melodies. Book of proverbs requires two vocal soloists, choir, and full orchestraa luxury of means that torke never uses to its full potential, alternating bland lyricism with the most basic rhythmic devices. Classical music composed by michael torke on vinyl, cd. His settings of texts from the bibles book of proverbs abound in skilful musical device, but the meaning and power of the texts is never lost, and is quite. Tickets for the approaching michael torke concert are now available. Like the man who seizes a passing dog by the ears is he who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Two by argo band, catherine bott, michael torke, kurt. There is joy catherine bott argo band michael torke torke. Michael torke, now in his midforties, burst onto the newmusic scene in the 1980s with what seemed to be a fully integrated compositional voice, drawing its tone from the minimalists, rock, the orchestral palette of ravel, neoclassical stravinsky, and more, all presented in primary colors and imbued with the brashness of youth.
Michael torke book of proverbs, for chorus and orchestra. Kurt ollmann baritone, valdine anderson soprano, netherlands. Book of proverbs score by michael torke 1961 score. In its airy, breezy orchestral colour, its irresistible rhythms and its hypnotic melodies, it couldnt be anyone other than torke. Melodies always appear as duets of two instruments. Better a dish catherine bott argo band michael torke torke. Furthermore, for all torkes ingenious construction techniques, this is music straight from the heart. Michael torke discography bio works discography news composers website note. Hailed as a vitally inventive composer financial times and a master orchestrator whose shimmering timbral palette makes him the ravel of his generation new york times, michael torke has created a substantial body of works in virtually. Michael torke composer 1961 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical. Michael torke ecstatic collection ecstatic records. This release features four proverbs for soprano and ensemble, and book of proverbs, for chorus, orchestra, and two soloists.
Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. The music of michael torke has been called some of the most optimistic, joyful and thoroughly uplifting music to appear in recent years gramophone. Torkes engaging book of proverbs gets grant park season on. Tour dates for all michael torke concerts are refreshed up to the minute. Michael torke born september 22, 1961, milwaukee, wisconsin, usa is an american composer who writes music influenced by jazz and minimalism. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Jun 18, 2016 torkes book of proverbs was the main item on fridays program, a work the festival first performed in 2001. Yellow pages 1985, for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano. Torkes book of proverbs was the main item on fridays program, a work the festival first performed in 2001. Written in 1996, proverbs is cast on a large scale, running nearly 40 minutes and scored for orchestra, chorus and two soloists, drawing excerpts from the composers favored biblical book.
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