Discography
Verona Quartet’s album “SHATTER” available for order today!
shatter
Release date: June 23, 2023
The Verona Quartet presents SHATTER, an album that invokes the act of breaking the glass ceiling through exploration of cultural identity, interpersonal communication, and the struggle to overcome invisible barriers. Featuring world-premiere recordings of music by American composers Reena Esmail, Julia Adolphe, and Michael Gilbertson, as well as a collaboration with prize-winning Hindustani singer Saili Oak, this consortium of artists celebrates the creative diversity that flourishes within the American musical landscape.
shatter | Track List
Reena Esmail - String Quartet
1. Fantasie (Bihag)
2. Scherzo (Malkauns)
3. Recitative (Basant)
4. Rondo (Jōg)
Julia Adolphe - Star-Crossed Signals
1. Delta X-ray
2. Kilo Kilo
Michael Gilbertson - Quartet
1. Mother Chords
2. Simple Sugars
BSTC-0186
Label: Bright Shiny Things
Producer: Jesse Lewis
Recording Engineer: Christopher Moretti, Tom Caulfield
Graphic Design: David Foarde
Recorded April 11, 2019 & April 23-24, 2021 in Jordan Hall, Boston, MA
Diffusion
Through the intimate voice of the string quartet, Diffusion explores a mosaic of folk cultures through the lens Janáček’s String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters,” Szymanowski’s String Quartet No. 2 Op. 56, and Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major M. 35. As an ensemble of four nations (Singapore, Canada, United States, and United Kingdom), the Verona Quartet reveals a kaleidoscopic snapshot of cultural migration at the turn of the century.
Diffusion Track List
Leoš Janáček – String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters”
1. I. Andante [5:58]
2. II. Adagio [5:53]
3. III. Moderato [5:24]
4. IV. Allegro [8:04]
Karol Szymanowski – String Quartet No. 2, Op. 56
5. I. Moderato dolce e tranquillo [7:18]
6. II. Vivace, scherzando [4:55]
7. III. Lento [5:33]
Maurice Ravel – String Quartet in F Major, M. 35
8. I. Allegro moderato - très doux [7:58]
9. II. Assez vif - très rythmé [6:09]
10. III. Très lent [8:32]
11. IV. Vif et agité [4:52]
ACD-71339
Label: Azica Records
Producer: Alan Bise
Recording Engineer: Bruce Egre
Digital Editor: Alan Bise
Graphic Design: David Foarde
Recorded October 10-12, 2019 in Sauder Concert Hall, Goshen, IN