2005 contemporary classical album
Rituals is an album of contemporary classical music by American avant-garde composer John Zorn . The piece takes the form of an opera in five parts and was premiered at the Bayreuth Opera Festival in 1998.[ 1]
Reception
The Allmusic review by Dan Warburton awarded the album 3½ stars stating "It's a well-crafted work, superbly performed".[ 2]
Writing for Pitchfork Media , Matthew Murphy stated "for established Zorn enthusiasts, Rituals is replete with moments to confound, enrich and delight, and will surely lure you to its darkened altar for frequent repeat ceremonies".[ 3]
Track listing
All compositions by John Zorn.
"I" - 4:48
"II" - 7:45
"III" - 4:21
"IV" - 5:21
"V" - 4:19
Personnel
Jennifer Choi – violin
Fred Sherry – cello
Tara O'Connor – flute , alto flute , piccolo
Michael Lowenstern – clarinet , bass clarinet , E-flat clarinet
Peter Kolkay – bassoon , contrabassoon
Jim Pugh – trombone
Stephen Drury – piano , harpsichord , celeste , organ
Kurt Muroki – bass
Jim Pugliese – percussion , wind machines , water , bullroarers , gravedigging , fishing reels , paper , bowls of BBs , bird calls
William Winant – percussion
Heather Gardner – voice
Brad Lubman – conductor
Production
Produced by: John Zorn
Mastered by: George Marino at Sterling Sound, NYC
References
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