Metropolis Ensemble is thrilled to announce its first studio album produced by Grammy-winning producer David Frost and released on NAXOS American Classics. The album includes the complete chamber orchestra concerti of Avner Dorman (as presented in the Fall 2007 concert, On Record), and features Avi Avital on mandolin, Mindy Kaufman on piccolo flute, Eliran Avni on piano, and Metropolis Ensemble players under the direction of Artistic Director Andrew Cyr.
May 16, 2010: Allan Kozin of the New York Times: "Consistent hallmarks are the vigor of [Avner Dorman's] writing and the virtuosity it demands of its interpreters... Andrew Cyr's Metropolis Ensemble provides crisp, energetic support throughout the disc." Read more...
January 21, 2010: Michael Barone of KSJN Minneapolis on Concertos: "inspired accompaniment... and absolutely perfect."
January 17, 2010: Sterling Beeaff named Concertos the CD of the Week on KBAQ Phoenix, hailing the recording as "a journey of light and color... and a generous doorway into something new."
Mandolin Concerto
I. Adagio religioso
II. Allegro
III. Meno mosso
Piccolo Concerto
I. Allegro
II. Adagio cantabile
III. Presto
Concerto Grosso
I. Adagio
II. Presto
III. Adagio
Piano Concerto in A Major
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Presto
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