ORBITING GARDEN (William Hobbs)

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New album from acclaimed pianist William Hobbs presents works by Greek-Canadian composer Christos Hatzis and the enigmatic Indian-English composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji. The two composers share a fluidity of melodic and rhythmic treatment in their music that is rooted in the Western classical tradition but refracted through a lens of Eastern thought. The results are vastly different but equally compelling. They also share a penchant for exploring their spiritual selves in their compositions, which is amply represented in the music on this recording.

New album from acclaimed pianist William Hobbs presents works by Greek-Canadian composer Christos Hatzis and the enigmatic Indian-English composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji. The two composers share a fluidity of melodic and rhythmic treatment in their music that is rooted in the Western classical tradition but refracted through a lens of Eastern thought. The results are vastly different but equally compelling. They also share a penchant for exploring their spiritual selves in their compositions, which is amply represented in the music on this recording.

New album from acclaimed pianist William Hobbs presents works by Greek-Canadian composer Christos Hatzis and the enigmatic Indian-English composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji. The two composers share a fluidity of melodic and rhythmic treatment in their music that is rooted in the Western classical tradition but refracted through a lens of Eastern thought. The results are vastly different but equally compelling. They also share a penchant for exploring their spiritual selves in their compositions, which is amply represented in the music on this recording.

CHRISTOS HATZIS

THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY* (2005)

CHRISTOS HATZIS
FACE TO FACE* (2019)
Encounter
Arcanum
Entanglement
Restoration

KAIKHOSRU SHAPURJI SORABJI
NOCTURNE “DJÂMI” (1928)

CHRISTOS HATZIS
ORBITING GARDEN for Piano and Audio Playback* (1989, revised 2019)
Vocal lament at 13:32: “Dying Earth” by Chari Polatos

*WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING