After two years of fundraising, rehearsing, recording, editing, negotiation, and anticipation, I am pleased to share that my debut album, ALCHEMY, is now available! Performed in collaboration with pianist and composer Benjamin Nylander, ALCHEMY presents a curated selection of new music by established and emerging composers alike. This is a significant release for 2022 showcasing world premiere recordings of the best new music for saxophone and piano performed by Duo Aurous.
Tracks include:
John Anthony Lennon: Distances Within Me (1979)
Marilyn Shrude: Lacrimosa (2006, premiere recording)
Mischa Zupko: Simple Song (2019, premiere recording)
Benjamin Nylander: Body of Water (2022, world premiere and premiere recording)
Viet Cuong: Sanctuary (2020, premiere recording)
Digital downloads are available TODAY through Clarinet & Saxophone Classic Recordings, CDs ship in 1-2 weeks, and streaming closer to November.
Some crucial acknowledgments:
Thanks to my wife Kenzie Heaney for her unending emotional support, partnership, and audience throughout the realization of this project.
Thanks to John Sampen, Marilyn Shrude, and Michael Laurello for their continuing advice and keen artistic guidance throughout planning, recording, and production.
Thanks to Dean Bill Mathis and Bowling Green State University for providing the use of Bryan Recital Hall.
This recording was funded in part by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music at the College of Musical Arts of Bowling Green State University and the BGSU College of Musical Arts Student Professional Development Fund.
Recording Engineering and Editing: Robbie Dunham.
Mastering: Willowhayne Records
Artwork: Hannah Jacoby-Brooks