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Daniel Asia's music is very user-friendly, a mix of occasional jazz rhythms, echoes of Broadway jubilance, and a great deal of American mid-century romanticism-- without sounding at all derivative of any one trend or composer. If he does take his cues from anyone, it's probably Leonard Bernstein whose own music draws from eclectic sources. Symphony no. 2, Celebration Symphony, is dedicated to Bernstein and celebrates the trials and triumphs of the Jewish people, the music being dignified and penitential. Symphony no. 3 is the real scene-stealer with brash brasses and soaring, triumphant strings. A major symphony and worthy addition to any library. -- Paul Cook
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0093228044727
Label: New World Records
Manufacturer: New World Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: New World Records
Release Date: 1995-04-16
Studio: New World Records
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Summary: Accessible Modernism
Comment: At first, this composer and these compositions might be somewhat off-putting, symphonies by a contemporary composer who is not a household word. But don't be. If one is looking to expand one's musical horizons beyond the usual old war horses, this is a good place to do so. Daniel Asia has staked-out a middle ground, scaling down flamboyant technical difficulties in order to enhance the performer's expressive potential. Consequently, these symphonies are quite accessible, giving us yet another example of a composer, who is not that well-known, but is worthy of consideration.
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