The ARC Ensemble recently released its fifth recording in its
Music in Exile series, devoted to the music of the Jewish-Ukrainian composer Dmitri Klebanov, who spent most of his life trying to follow his musical instincts without violating Soviet dogma. The recording was made possible through the generous sponsorship of
Rayla and George Myhal and the
Shevchenko Foundation.
“There’s always a bit of tension that accompanies a new release,” says
Simon Wynberg, ARC Ensemble’s Artistic Director. “Will listeners and critics appreciate the repertoire? Do the works have staying power? Will other musicians want to perform it?”
A recent review in
The Strad, the serious string-players’ magazine for the last 130 years, seems to suggest that Wynberg and ARC have truly hit the mark:
| “In an already illuminating series covering music not so much forgotten as never noticed and/or willingly repressed, this may just be the best album yet […] Excellent sound, evangelical performances and music that’s a thrill to discover (and, evidently, play). Repertoire-hungry ensembles shouldn’t hesitate.” |
And the acclaim doesn’t end there. Here are a few more excellent reviews for this landmark work:
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