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focusing and inspiring us, our concentrations heightened, enveloped
together in our musical efforts," Midori said. "I am reminded that he was a
man of strong beliefs and a morality to which he fully committed, as an
activist who took firm stands on many major issues of his day. At the same
time, he maintained the discipline that allowed him to create profoundly
beautiful, often serene music, despite his many personal disappointments
and struggles." BELOW: from the album, Romance No. 2 in F Major, Op.

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Anna Clyne: Mythologies
Jennifer Koh, violin
Anna Clyne, composer
BBC Symphony Orchestra

This album includes five orchestral works recorded live by the BBC
Symphony Orchestra, including: "The Seamstress" (2014-2015), led by
Sakari Oramo, featuring violinist Jennifer Koh performing live with a
recorded recitation by vocalist Irene Buckley; "Masquerade" (2013) led by
Marin Alsop; "This Midnight Hour" (2015) led by Oramo; "Night Ferry"
(2012) led by Andrew Litton; and "rewind" (2005-2006) led by André de
Ridder. "The Seamstress" is one of a number of works Clyne wrote for violin
in the wake of personal loss. It was commissioned by the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra and pairs an acrobatic violin solo part with a
whispered voice that recites William Butler Yeats’ poem, "A Coat." The
imaginary, one-act ballet alludes to folk fiddle traditions and is built on a
twelve-tone row, a rare device for Clyne. BELOW: a short clip from "The
Seamstress":