John Aylward: Oblivion
) | Label: NEW FOCUS RECORDINGS Catalog: FCR370 Format: COMPACT DISC Papenfusscline, Lucas; Guo, Nina; Chudzik, Greg; Boque, Tyler; Aylward, John; Minakakis, Stratis; Wang, Tianyi; Williamson, Laura; Manson, Cailin Marcel; Lippel, Daniel; Herr, IsseiJohn Aylward's chamber opera Oblivion tackles questions of memory; self-knowledge; and meaning through its rich; colorful score for four voices; viola; cello; double bass; electric guitar; and electronics. Inspired by the writings of Dante and Joseph Campbell; Aylward grapples with self-inquiry; crafting a fantastical tale that prompts timeless existential conundrums that we all face.  Price: $26.98 |