Piping the Earth
Judith Shatin composer
PIPING THE EARTH was originally released in 2003 and was lauded as “strong and original” (Fanfare) and “a major release” (New Music Connoisseur). Featuring perfectly interpreted performances by pianist Gayle Martin Henry, flutist Renee Siebert, and Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Prism Chamber Orchestra, PIPING THE EARTH provides listeners with an adept sampling of Judith Shatin’s orchestral prowess.
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Track Listing & Credits
| # | Title | Composer | Performer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Piping the Earth | Judith Shatin | Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra | Joel Eric Suben, conductor | 8:19 |
| 02 | Stringing the Bow | Judith Shatin | Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra | Joel Eric Suben, conductor | 15:07 |
| 03 | Ruah: I. Soaring | Judith Shatin | Renee Siebert, flute; Prism Chamber Orchestra | Robert Black, conductor | 10:56 |
| 04 | Ruah: II. Serene | Judith Shatin | Renee Siebert, flute; Prism Chamber Orchestra | Robert Black, conductor | 7:39 |
| 05 | Ruah: III. Impassioned | Judith Shatin | Renee Siebert, flute; Prism Chamber Orchestra | Robert Black, conductor | 5:36 |
| 06 | The Passion of St. Cecilia: I. Combative | Judith Shatin | Gayle Martin Henry, piano; Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra | Joel Eric Suben, conductor | 7:51 |
| 07 | The Passion of St. Cecilia: II. Tender | Judith Shatin | Gayle Martin Henry, piano; Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra | Joel Eric Suben, conductor | 7:29 |
| 08 | The Passion of St. Cecilia: III. Cruel, Aggressive | Judith Shatin | Gayle Martin Henry, piano; Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra | Joel Eric Suben, conductor | 5:39 |
Artist Information
Judith Shatin
Called a true sound artist, who ". . .applies sound to the airwaves the same way a painter applies colors to canvas," (Fanfare), Judith Shatin is a composer whose music is inspired by a keen interest in literature and the visuals arts, and by the sounding world. She has been commissioned by organizations including the Barlow Endowment and Fromm Foundation, the Library of Congress and many more. Ensembles such as the American Composers Orchestra, Ensemble Berlin PianoPercussion, the Kronos Quartet and the National, Illinois and Richmond Symphonies have also commissioned her work.
Reviews
“Vividly orchestrated and bursting with imaginative detail, the piece grabs a listener’s attention right from the opening moment…the score is exactly proportioned but still left a listener eager for more.”
– San Francisco Chronicle on Piping the Earth
“…a multifaciated essay on the human spirit…”
– The Washington Post on Ruah
“The coloristic effects, language and ideas are fresh and bold. Shatin has full grasp of orchestral flavorings, and her sense of direction is always crystal clear.”
– The Denver Post on The Passion of St. Cecilia
“… a marvelously inventive piece, informed with a fine sense of musical logic and a precise knowledge of the special qualities of string instruments and what makes them sound good in ensemble… a composer fully in control of her material at all points and attuned to what makes an audience come back for more.”
– The Washington Post on Stringing the Bow