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Tempest Music releases the premiere of Cliff Eidelman's 'Symphony No. 2'

Posted: April 22, 2024

Cliff Eidelman's Symphony No. 2, premieres April 19 with a pre-release on Apple/iTunes April 12

Album features the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, mezzo-soprano Jessie Shulman and pianist Michael McHale all under the direction of the composer.

Eidelman composed the music and lyrics for this 4 movement, 30 minute symphony. The composer explains,“though it was written during the pandemic, I found myself really looking forward toward hope and optimism. The piece just emerged out of me in an organic free-form style interweaving and developing melodic themes throughout. I went with it and embraced all its non-traditional approaches to form.” Orchestrated for a large orchestra, mezzo-soprano and piano, “the work feels very theatrical to me as if the red curtain rises from a grand stage right from bar 1”.

Composer Cliff Eidelman’s breakthrough came with his score for Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and by the age of 24, Eidelman had composed a number of epic scores including the holocaust drama Triumph of the Spirit. His film score credits include The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, He’s Just Not That Into You, One True Thing among many others. The composer has also had a concurrent path in the fields of concert music, ballet, choral music, and songs including Symphony for Orchestra and Two Pianos recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra, The Tempest, recorded by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Night in the Gallery recorded by Members of the London Symphony Orchestra, all conducted by the composer. Wedding in the Night Garden, composed for mezzo- soprano, string orchestra and choir was performed by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

The Five Tales recorded by pianist Michael McHale and Bridges recorded by pianist Jenny Lin were both composed for solo piano.

Cliff Eidelman: Symphony No. 2 is his most recent composition. Featured is mezzo-soprano Jessie Shulman. Originally from England, Jessie is an accomplished studio singer, concert soloist and chamber musician based in Los Angeles. Jessie has developed a career as a versatile and sought-after artist gaining recognition for her expressive vocals and captivating performances.

Also featured on the work is Michael McHale. Established as one of Ireland’s leading pianists, Michael has a busy international career as a recitalist, soloist and chamber musician. Previous collaborations with Cliff Eidelman include world premiere recordings and performances of The Five Tales for solo piano, Night in the Gallery and Symphony for Orchestra and Two Pianos with the London Symphony Orchestra.
 

Track List
Movement 1.   7:55
Movement 2.   7:35
Movement 3.   5:52
Movement 4.   8:47
 

CLIFF EIDELMAN: SYMPHONY No. 2
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Conductor Cliff Eidelman
Mezzo Soprano: Jessie Shulman
Piano: Michael McHale