madrigals (2016)

Track Listing
Book I (2013)
1. Adonais 3:17
2. The Witch Of Atlas 3:52
3. Epipsychidion 3:49
4. The Devil's Walk 2:36
5. Endymion 5:41
Book II (2014)
6. Ocean Nymphs 5:18
7. Old Silenus 3:21
8. Twilight Phantasms 4:00
9. Queen Mab 3:28
10. Universal Pan 3:40
Personnel
Lisa Bielawa: Voice
Sarah Brailey: Voice
Rachel Calloway: Voice
Mellissa Hughes: Voice
Jane Sheldon: Voice
Kirsten Sollek: Voice
Production
All Music and Text Composed by John Zorn
Produced by John Zorn
Associate Producer - Kazunori Sugiyama
Book I recorded October 13, 2014 by Marc Urselli at EastSide Sound, NYC
Book II recorded October 10, 2015 by Marc Urselli at EastSide Sound, NYC
Mixed October 16, 2015 by Marc Urselli at EastSide Sound, NYC
Mastering by Scott Hull
Cover photo of Shelley by Alfred Clint (1819)
Design by Chippy (Heung-Heung Chin)
TZADIK Blurb
Zorn’s compositions for acappella voice are some of his most sensual and sublime creations. This CD presents his two books of “Madrigals” scored for six female voices. Beautifully performed by his long time ensemble the “Sapphites” the music is even more varied and challenging than his previous masterpieces “The Holy Visions” and “Shir Hashirim,” touching upon minimalism, tonal and atonal counterpoint, textural experiments and more. Inspired by the visionary poetry of 19th century British Romantic Percy Blysse Shelley, a charming lyricism and subtle spirituality rides through the music from first note to last.
Series: Archival Series
Catalogue Number: TZ8339
Release Date: January 2016