Long championed for his deft ability to wed highly descriptive yet often disparate texts with melodic passages that haunt the memory, Argento illustrated in "Cenotaph" that at age 81, his compositional gifts continue to flourish unabated.Read the whole review here.
In the penultimate movement of "Cenotaph," Siegfried Sassoon's text repeatedly poses the question, "Who will remember?" in reference to those whose lives were ended by war. In a broader context, one is prompted to answer that question in regard to Argento's work itself.
Given his mastery of the choral/orchestral form and the innovation with which he combines melody, harmony, rhythm, scope, pacing and storytelling, "Cenotaph" is not only a remarkable addition to the repertoire but also offers proof that Argento's influence will not soon be forgotten. Heartfelt thanks to the American Choral Directors Association for underwriting this commission and to all the performers for making this premiere so memorable.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Cenotaph: The Review
A great review . . . as well as a great use of the word penultimate . . . in this article by Rick Rogers:
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