Larsen: "Land" - Ben Goldscheider, Jonathan Swensen, Irina Zahharenkova, piano; Camerata Pacifica

Recorded Live in Concert, April 21, 2023 at Hahn Hall, Music Academy
Santa Barbara, CA, from the world premiere performances, Libby Larsen's "Land". "Land" was commissioned for Camerata Pacifica by Joan Davidson, in memory of her husband John Schnittker
I. …invisible stars singing
II. …beyond plenitude
III. …the ravine
IV. …beautiful faces in the dark
V. …we came to a solemn season
VI. …standing on the tongue
Ben Goldscheider, horn
Jonathan Swensen, cello
Irina Zahharenkova, piano
www.cameratapacifica.org. Camerata Pacifica is a chamber music ensemble based in Santa Barbara that performs a monthly series of concerts in Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Marino, and Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. Founded by Adrian Spence in 1990, the group is composed of the finest performers of chamber music from around the world. The ensemble is distinctive for artistic excellence, an innovative approach to classical music and a repertoire that ranges from baroque to brand new, from familiar masterworks to works that have yet to become favorites.

[@bghutchins]

Completely involving composition. So well played. Thank you!

[@edlaw99]

Beautiful music, expertly performed.

[@edlaw99]

I hope Camerata Pacifica one day releases an album of its stellar performances. These are my favorite sounds. The genius of Adrian Spence.

[@edlaw99]

Irina Zahharenkova!! ❤