The young American composer Carson P. Cooman is one of the most active of his generation, having written over six hundred works in many forms. This disc presents a broad overview of his music, from orchestral to chamber and solo works. It includes the lyrical Symphony No. 2, inspired by a poem of Kathleen Wakefield about love and the desire for rain, and his Symphony No. 3, which takes as its source material the plainchant Ave maris stella. Partita explores the baroque flute’s unique sonic properties, and the Piano Concerto is filled with allusions to classical symphonic form and style, within a contemporary context. Dedicated to the composer Peter Sculthorpe, Songlines, Sun Dreaming is rich in native Australian imagery.
Symphony No. 2, Op. 574, "Litanies of Love and Rain"
1 Symphony No. 2, Op. 574, "Litanies of Love and Rain" 10:26
Partita, Op. 526
2 I. Cantus 03:27
3 II. Ludus 02:38
Piano Concerto, Op. 649
4 Piano Concerto, Op. 649 08:41
Vision, Op. 646
5 Vision, Op. 646 03:38
Symphony No. 3, Op. 650, "Ave Maris Stella"
6 I. Pentimento 09:36
7 II. Interrupted Motet 06:58
Songlines, Sun Dreaming, Op. 307
8 Songlines, Sun Dreaming, Op. 307 06:53
Sonata for Violin and Organ, Op. 573
9 I. Telescope 09:27
10 II. Ballade for Max 06:54
11 III. Keep on Shining! 05:03
