Aspects of America
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| Aspects of America | ||||
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| Released | September 2018[1] | |||
| Venue | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, Oregon | |||
| Genre | Classical | |||
| Label | Pentatone | |||
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Aspects of America is a classical music album recorded by the Oregon Symphony under the direction of Carlos Kalmar, released by Pentatone on September 7, 2018.[1] Featured works include: Magiya by Sean Shepherd, Microsymph by Sebastian Currier, Supplica by Christopher Rouse, Aspects of an Elephant by Kenji Bunch, and Souvenirs by Samuel Barber.[2]
Jonathan Blumhofer of The Arts Fuse said the recording "is at once superbly played, astutely programmed, and aesthetically necessary".[2] He called "Magiya" "a spirited, blazingly colorful, seven-minute overture that brims with striking gestures and elegant musical ideas dressed up in a brilliant orchestration and never overstaying its welcome".[2]
The album helped earn Blanton Alspaugh a Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Classical.[citation needed]
