Aventa Ensemble
Darnell Linwood, horn
Aiyun Huang, percussion
Helen Pridmore, soprano
Bill Linwood, conductor
Tristan Murail, Mémoire / Erosion for horn and ensemble 1976 (17:32)
Darnell Linwood, horn
Philippe Leroux, d(Tourner) for percussion and ensemble 2016-17 (18:16)
Aiyun Huang, percussion
Philippe Leroux, VOI (rex) 2002
I. L’invisible debout (04:39)
II. Jusque (03:01)
III. De part ( … ) En part (05:59)
IV. Devant tout autour (04:07)
V. L’inachevé à son faîte (06:15)
Helen Pridmore, soprano
Total Duration
59’ 49”
credits
released May 1, 2022
With a reputation for superb performance and ambitious programming, Aventa has established itself as one of Canada’s leading contemporary music ensembles. Comprised of musicians who are passionate about new music and its place in our culture, Aventa pushes musical boundaries through diverse projects, collaboration and cultural exchange.
PERFORMERS:
Aventa Ensemble
Bill Linwood, conductor
Helen Pridmore, soprano
Mark Takeshi McGregor, flute
Russell Bajer, oboe
AK Coope, clarinet
Jenny Gunter, bassoon
Darnell Linwood, horn
Corey Rae, percussion
Roger Admiral piano
Muge Buyukcelen, violin
Cory Balzer, violin
Mieka Michaux, viola
Alasdair Money, cello
Darren Buhr, doublebass
CREDITS:
Produced by Aventa Ensemble
Mémoire / Erosion: Mar. 13, 2016 (Canadian premiere)
d(Tourner): Apr. 23, 2017 (World premiere)
VOI (rex): Recorded Nov. 10-12, 2021
Recording Engineer: James Clemens-Seely
Digital Editing: Bill Linwood
Mastering: by Bob Katz at Digital Domain, Orlando, FL USA
CD design and artwork: Denise Burt, Elevator Graphics
Special Thanks: Gérard Billaudot Éditeur, G. Schirmer and the Music Sales Group
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