Utah Symphony & Thierry Fischer - Dawn to Dust (2016) [Hi-Res]

The pieces on this album are world premieres, commissioned for the Utah Symphony's 75th anniversary. The works on this album are from composers Augusta Read Thomas, Nico Muhly, and Andrew Norman. The Utah Symphony became widely recognized as a leading ensemble after its inception in 1940. The symphony is under the direction of Thierry Fischer.

"This is essential listening for fans of new American orchestral music. The triptych gives a fascinating cross-section of current trends, and RR's "Fresh!" moniker is an incredibly accurate description of the results. The notes on the pieces are by the composers themselves, and it is interesting to see how the prose and musical writing mirror each other...Recorded sound is demonstration quality. Highly recommended!" (Marcus Karl Maroney, Concertonet.com)

"Prediction: The visionary new music, system-testing percussion, and virtual rainbow of colors that distinguish Dawn to Dust, the latest recording in RR's Fresh! series, guarantee that it will become a hit among music-loving audiophiles who dare play tracks beyond 3 minutes in length. The inventive genius that courses through the recording's three compositions is... in and of itself, enrapturing, formidable, and breathtaking. But when combined with the spectacular coloristic and percussive effects captured by the Soundmirror engineering team, you have a recording virtually certain to earn Dawn to Dust at least one Grammy nomination and countless airings at audio demos." (JasonVictor Serinus, Stereophile)

Colin Currie, percussion
Utah Symphony Orchestra
Thierry Fischer, conductor