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Bryce Dessner

Solos

Sony Classical
Release Date: August 23, 2024

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1 Lullaby for Jacques et Brune  
2 Francis  
3 Tuusula  
4 Song for Octave  
5 Tromp Miniature  
6 Ornament and Crime I  
7 Ornament and Crime II  
8 Ornament and Crime III  
9 A Good Person  
10 On a Wire  
11 Walls  
12 Delphica I  
13 Delphica II  
14 Ornament III Piano  
15 Song for Ainola  
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Composer, guitarist and collaborator BRYCE DESSNER today releases his Sony Classical debut album Solos. Available everywhere now, the album is a collection of unaccompanied instrumental works written by Dessner over the past few years from both his classical and scoring catalogue. Solos showcases not only Dessner’s compositional flair but also the immense talent of his frequent collaborators and friends. Featured soloists include cellist Anastasia Kobekina; violinist Pekka Kuusisto; pianist Katia Labèque; harpist Lavinia Meijer; violist Nadia Sirota; percussionist Colin Currie and Dessner himself on acoustic guitar. Today’s album release also signifies the launch of an extensive partnership that will see Dessner’s classical compositions released on Sony Classical while sister label Milan Records will continue to be a home for some of his celebrated soundtracks.

Of his Sony Classical debut release today, BRYCE DESSNER says, “Writing a solo piece for me is always a great challenge and joy, as you have all the personality and talent of the player plus the physicality and resonance of the solo instrument. These pieces of mine are often written like poems, where the musical language itself dictates the form and evolution of the piece and were often opportunities for me to explore more deeply my relationship to the instruments they were composed for. They also represent in each case close collaborative relationships and friendships I have been very lucky to develop with the incredible musicians who play them. Katia, Pekka, Anastasia, Nadia, Lavinia and Colin are all exceptional artists who brought so much of their amazing talent to these recordings.”

  • Bryce Dessner leans into his classical side on 'Solos' / NPR
    Posted At: August 22, 2024 12:00 AM
    Composer, guitarist and collaborator BRYCE DESSNER has released his Sony Classical debut album: Solos. Available everywhere now, the album is a collection of unaccompanied instrumental works written by Dessner over the past few years from both his classical and scoring catalogue. Solos showcases not only Dessner’s compositional flair but also the immense talent of his frequent collaborators and friends. Fea...
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