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Points of Light, from "Textures"

by icarus Quartet

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“I love writing percussion music. It’s a lot like making computer music, which I did full-time for more than 35 years. On the machine you work with spectral balance, envelope, timbre difference, etc. In the percussion world this near infinitude of possibility is matched by the vast potential among percussion’s families of woods, metals, mallets, skins, toys, etc. The unusual instrumental combination of two pianists and two percussionists, first used by Bartók in his Sonata for two pianos and percussion, begs for scoring that brings the instruments to the edge of their respective sonic potentials. Pianos can function as percussion instruments, and percussion can explore its tuneful side, particularly through mallet instruments. The idea of “textures” occurred to me almost as soon as I started writing. I didn’t first decide on a specific texture and then compose with that in mind. Rather, I jumped in, arms flailing, and then found the focus for a movement once its texture and musical ecology became clear. Basically, the piece is a celebration of this ensemble’s unique sonic potential.”
—Paul Lansky


Horn player turned computer music pioneer turned classical composer and now William Shubael Conant Professor of Music Emeritus at Princeton University, Paul Lansky is a totem within the landscape of American music. The sophistication of Paul’s compositions resides beneath the surface, taking a backseat to the visceral and emotional qualities of his music – quirky, nostalgic, and bursting with character. His music has been performed by ensembles around the world, choreographed by dance companies such as the New York City Ballet, and sampled by English rock phenomenon Radiohead. Paul’s favorite pancakes are served with blueberries, maple syrup, and ice cream.

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released May 20, 2022
Composer:
Paul Lansky

Performers:
icarus Quartet

Jeff Stern, percussion
Matt Keown, percussion
Larry Weng, piano
Yevgeny Yontov, piano

Producer: Elaine Martone
Recording and Mastering Engineer: Mike Tierney
Editor and Mixing Engineer: Michael Laurello
Design: Marc Wolf
Piano tuner/technician: John Veitch

Recorded October 30 - November 2, 2021 at Sono Luminus in Boyce, VA

The music of Paul Lansky is published by Carl Fischer Music (ASCAP)

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icarus Quartet Baltimore, Maryland

Like the mythological figure from which it draws its name, the half piano/half percussion icarus Quartet dares to fly towards the sun, aspiring to new heights of artistry. Winner of the 2019 Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competition, icarus has given new life to the future of their instrumentation, combining their classical training with a forward-looking vision of the modern concert experience. ... more

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