Ensemble InterContemporain is viola player Garth Knox's string and percussion performance group, here called upon by John Zorn to present new interpretations of his "Book of Angels" Masada compositions, in nine magnificent recordings of great depth and intimacy.
Format: CD Condition: New Released: 2017 Country: USA Packaging: Digipack Recorded at Cesare CNCM Studio, in Reims, France, on July 5th, 6th and 7th, 2016, by Alexis Derouet.
"Drawing on his vast experience as viola player of the Arditti Quartet, Ensemble InterContemporain and his close collaboration with many of the today's leading composers, Garth Knox has become a master of many styles. Presenting a completely new interpretation of the "Book of Angels", the beautiful medieval-tinged arrangements produced by Garth Knox and his group capture the folk song quality of Zorn's compositions with a lovely and intimate ensemble of strings and percussion. Playing viola and viola d'amore, Garth presents these enigmatic compositions in a new and refreshing light. This penultimate installment of the "Book of Angels" is also one of the most charmingly beautiful."-Tzadik