Cantus

Product Description KUNIKO’s eagerly awaited second album includes world premiere recordings of the percussionist’s new arrangements of popular works by contemporary composers Arvo Part, Steve Reich and Hywel Davies. All three composers have consulted upon, and approved, KUNIKO’s arrangements on ‘cantus’. The pieces are arranged for five octave marimba or vibraphone and each was chosen to fully demonstrate the colours, depth and dynamics of the instrument. #9 in the UK Specialist Chart #22 in the UK Classical Chart #11 in the Japanese Billboard Classical Chart Review Classical Ear ‘The recording, as we have come to expect from Linn Records, is first class.’ Audiophile.no ‘[If] Are you open to exploring new musical terrain, there’s no reason to let this opportunity pass, with its innovative sound in many channels. Carpe Diem!’ International Record Review ‘…this thoroughly engaging, fastidiously produced recording casts the marimba in an entirely new light.’ Gramophone ‘The most convincing moment is reserved for Reich. New York Counterpoint continues where ‘Kuniko Plays reich’ left off.’ Baker & Taylor CD Hot List ‘…masterful transcription…’ All About Jazz ‘As striking as the music is, the spectre of Kuniko in flight is equally striking from her athletically efficient performance to her precise and exquisite presence: a total artistic package, shining with grace and brilliance.’ La Scena Musicale CD of the Week: ‘…outstanding. Why can’t all records sound this good?’ AllMusic.com ‘… the entire album is essential listening…’ Infodad ‘Kuniko’s arrangements are attractive, and she certainly plays them well…’ SA-CD.net ‘The timbres and overtones are captured with extraordinary beauty.’ Irish Times ‘Varied recording venues and microphone perspectives are used to create soundworlds of a delicacy and richness well beyond what the instrumentations suggest.’ MusicWeb International ‘Kato’s superb control of the marimba and vibraphone deepens these pulsing, rocking and ‘tintinnabular’ effects.’ The Independent ‘…intricate rhythms are what catch the ear, but it’s the overtones and silences that mesmerise’ The Times ‘Listening to these marimba rhythms is just right for a hot day, in fact it’s as refreshing as standing inside Niagara’ The Observer ‘imaginative reworkings…in the hands of a master marimba player…an absorbing recital.’

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