Official page of bryce dessnerkronos quartet aheym available november 5th. Bryce dessner, guitarist from the national and clogs who has also collaborated with steve reich, philip glass, david lang, sufjan stevens and many others releases his new album aheym. Further releases in 2019 include when we are inhuman, a collaborative album between dessner, bonnie prince billy, and eighth blackbird. The first three pieces here are minimalist in nature but have different points of inspiration. Bryce dessner is best known as the guitarist with the muchloved artrock band the national. Bryce dessner is best known as the guitarist with the muchloved artrock band the national, but over the last few years he has steadily been. Dec 06, 20 aheym, by the kronos quartet bryce dessner is out now on anti.
Dessners brother aaron is also a member of the group. Kronos quartet with bryce dessneraheym45 rpm vinyl. Complete your kronos quartet plays music by bryce dessner collection. The national guitarist bryce dessner was first commissioned by the kronos quartet to write something for a 2009 brooklyn festival.
Bryce dessner released aheym, an album of quartets, on november 5th on anti records. Nov 14, 20 bryce dessner shares aheym with kronos quartet justin jacobs on november 14, 20 the musical life of bryce dessner is nothing short of a balancing act. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, dessner began receiving commissions from organizations such as the american composers forum and the brooklyn academy of music. So weve decided to keep guardian journalism free for all readers. Kronos quartet free download hires24 bitlossless quality. Sep 20, 20 bryce dessner, one of the two twin brothers in the national, is the band member who studied music composition at yale before going on to dour indie rock stardom. This is the official youtube channel of the kronos quartet. This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a. Performing four compositions by dessner, the kronos quartet champion an exciting young composer, continuing a history of presenting new and important works and composers that stretches back to their founding. Dessner and the quartet first crossed paths when kronos founder david harrington approached dessner about writing a piece for the quartets performance at the celebrate brooklyn. All the music on this album was composed by bryce dessner center of the rock group the national. When bryce dessner of the national and clogs wrote his first piece for string quartet, it was premiered by one of the great ensembles, the kronos quartet. They have been in existence with a rotating membership of musicians for over forty years. In the kronos quartet s 40year career of melting faces chamber music style, its doubtful that bryce dessner.
Kronos quartet with bryce dessneraheym45 rpm vinyl record. The first recordings of bryces compositions, performed by the kronos quartet, were released in 20 by. Kronos quartet wants to give you free music and teach you how to play it. Dessner is a yale graduate who studied classical guitar, flute and composition and who has worked with some of the best in the business including reich, glass and. My latest album is a string quartet composed for the kronos quartet. Kronos quartet will perform a program to include works written and arranged for the quartet by such visionaries as phillip glass, jherek bischoff, and the nationals bryce dessner. Advanced intermediate digital download composed by thomas oboe lee. Together they write the music, in collaboration with lead singer lyricist matt berninger in addition to his work with the national, dessner is known for his independent work as a composer. The sound, from the standpoint of classical music, is a bit overheated, but dessner certainly fits with the quartets longterm goals of commissioning music from younger composers. Get the guaranteed best price on classical vinyl like the bryce dessner aheym at musicians friend. Kronos quartet plays music by bryce dessner aheym discogs.
The quartet covers a very broad range of musical genres, including contemporary classical music. Aheym kronos quartet by will yeoman on march 19, 2014 american indie rock band guitarist bryce dessners debut classical recording comes with excellent credentials. The kronos quartet is an american string quartet based in san francisco. Sep 21, 2017 ensemble kronos quartet mastered by joe lambert mixed by nick lloyd producer bryce dessner, kronos quartet recorded by brooklyn youth chorus and additional musicians lawson white. In 2011, bryce was commissioned by kronos quartet to compose a piece for the barbican centres reverberations. The kronos quartet have a long history of crossing multiple boundaries to collaborate with artists outside of their classicalavantgarde sphere. Bryce dessner 45rpm includes free cd of this entire album. Oct 30, 20 bryce dessner is best known as the guitarist with the muchloved artrock band the national. Watch the video premiere of dessners aheym, with kinetic imagery by artist matthew. Bryce dessner, one of the two twin brothers in the national, is the band member who studied music composition at yale before going on to dour indie rock stardom. The album finds dessner collaborating with grammy awardwinning kronos quartet, who are celebrating their 40th anniversary season. The kronos quartet is known for its unique artistic vision and dedication to.
Kronos quartet plays music by bryce dessner aheym 20. The album finds dessner collaborating with grammy awardwinning kronos quartet, who are currently celebrating their. The kronos quartet returns to contemporary arts center with a concert on thursday, november 14, 20 at 8pm in the cacs warehouse. Ensemble kronos quartet mastered by joe lambert mixed by nick lloyd producer bryce dessner, kronos quartet recorded by brooklyn youth chorus and additional musicians lawson white. Bryce dessner is a guitarist with the alternative rock and americana band the national, and this album with the kronos quartet appears not on its longtime label home of nonesuch but on the rockoriented anti imprint. Bryce david dessner born april 23, 1976 is an american composer and guitarist based in paris, also known as a member of the rock band the national. Aheym features four original compositions by dessner performed by kronos quartet as well as an appearance by the brooklyn youth chorus. Together, these works make the album an outstanding addition to the kronos quartet discography and brings dessner to the forefront. The nationals bryce dessner teams up with kronos quartet. Aheym is an astonishing collaboration between national guitarist bryce dessner and journeyman new music string quartet the kronos quartet. The album, aheym, features four of dessners compositions. Performing four compositions by dessner, the kronos quartet champion an exciting young composer, continuing a history of presenting new and important works and composers that stretches back to their founding in 1973. National guitarist bryce dessner has written an album for the celebrated string ensemble. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Aheym features four original compositions by dessner performed by kronos as well as an appearance by the brooklyn youth chorus. Kronos quartet plays music by bryce dessner catalog number. All the music on this album was composed by bryce dessner center of the rock group the. Kronos quartet plays music by the nationals bryce dessner. The result was a piece titled aheym, which was inspired by dessners polish immigrant. The kronos quartet carries a sense of adventurism akin to dessners national pals, but their instrumentals work as more of a form of action than a single piece of the atmosphere, giving aheym a.
Kronos quartet will perform a program to include works written and arranged for the quartet by such visionaries as phillip glass, jherek bischoff, and. The piece became aheym, and now the title track of our new record, and it. The album finds dessner collaborating with grammy awardwinning kronos quartet, who are currently celebrating their 40th anniversary. Bryce david dessner born april 23, 1976 is an american composer and guitarist based in. The sound, from the standpoint of classical music, is a bit overheated, but dessner certainly fits with the quartet s longterm.
Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Nov 01, 20 the national guitarist bryce dessner was first commissioned by the kronos quartet to write something for a 2009 brooklyn festival. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commission free in our professional marketplace. The piece that bryce wrote, aheym, meaning homeward in yiddish, was inspired by the stories of his jewish immigrant grandparents who settled near the park when they arrived in brooklyn. Oct 27, 20 kronos quartet s new album, aheym, comes out nov. Aheym by kronos quartet with bryce dessner from the album aheym, available now. Planetarium is a collaborative album featuring bryce dessner of the indie rock band the national, drummer james mcalister, contemporary classical music composer and arranger nico muhly, and singersongwriter sufjan stevens. Dessner is a yale graduate who studied classical guitar, flute and composition and who has worked with some of the best in the business including reich, glass and david lang.
In the kronos quartets 40year career of melting faces chamber music style, its doubtful that bryce dessner. Aheym will ever rank as one of the groups top recordings. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Bryce dessner shares aheym with kronos quartet justin jacobs on november 14, 20 the musical life of bryce dessner is nothing short of a balancing act. The album finds dessner collaborating with grammy awardwinning kronos quartet. Aug 22, 20 aheym features four original compositions by dessner performed by kronos as well as an appearance by the brooklyn youth chorus. This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. Bryce dessner is a guitarist with the alternativerock and americana band the national, and this album with the kronos quartet appears not on its longtime label home of nonesuch but on the rockoriented anti imprint. Now, the multifaceted indie rocker has announced his latest project.
Kronos quartet plays music by bryce dessner released 20. Aheym, by the kronos quartet bryce dessner is out now on anti. This time, they commissioned material from the nationals bryce dessner. Aheym, an album by bryce dessner, kronos quartet on spotify. Buy aheym by kronos quartet from amazons classical music store. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Bryce dessner, the critically acclaimed guitarist from the national and clogs who has collaborated with steve reich, philip glass, david lang, sufjan stevens and many others, has released aheym, his recorded debut as a composer. The kronos quartet also appeared on the dessner brothershelmed compilation dark was the night.
A commission from the kronos quartet, aheym 2009, was the first to bring him wider attention and was the centerpiece on a kronos 20 disc devoted to his music. Help the kronos performing arts association support the development and creation of new work. Kronos quartet contemporary arts center new orleans. Kronos quartet plays music by bryce dessner by bryce. While his style leans towards a minimalist aesthetic hes open to and range of influences, from early. Nov 05, 20 the kronos quartet also appeared on the dessner brothershelmed compilation dark was the night.
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