Recordings
Philip Glass: Glassworks + Music in Similar Motion
In a live recording from Le Poisson Rouge, Signal and Brad Lubman collaborate with long-time Philip Glass Ensemble Music Director, Pianist, and recording producer Michael Riesman. Now available on Philip Glass’ Orange Mountain Music Label, Signal’s recording marks the first recording of Glassworks since the original 1981 CBS version, for which Riesman also played Keyboards and produced.
Sarah Kirkland Snider: Penelope Songs
Penelope is a song cycle by composer Sarah Kirkland Snider, with lyrics by playwright Ellen McLaughlin, featuring vocalist Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond and Signal, conducted by Brad Lubman. Inspired by Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey, Penelope is a meditation on memory, identity, and what it means to come home. Suspended somewhere between art song, indie rock, and chamber folk, the music of Penelope moves organically from moments of elegiac string-and-harp reflection to dusky post-rock textures with drums guitars and electronics. Currently available on New Amsterdam Records.
No. 1, Time Out New York Top 10 Classical Albums of 2010
National Public Radio Top 5 Genre-Defying Albums of 2010
WNYC New Sounds (John Schaefer), Top 10 Albums of 2010
Works by Helmut Lachenmann
Release date: TBA 2012
In Spring 2010, Helmut Lachenmann joined Brad Lubman and Signal as soloist for a series of rare appearances in the US, in a program highlighting Lachenmann’s groundbreaking work over the past 50 years. These performances were recorded at EMPAC and include Lachenmann performing his solo piano pieces Guero, Ein Kinderspiel, and Wiegenmusik, as well the narration in “...Zwei Gefühle...” Additionally, Signal co-artistic director Lauren Radnofsky performs Pression for Solo Cello. These recordings will be released on CD + DVD in 5.1 surround sound on Mode Records.
Michael Gordon / David Lang / Julia Wolfe: Shelter
Release date: TBA 2012
Shelter is the product of an unusual three-way collaboration among Bang on a Can’s founding composers. Scored for 3 sopranos and 17-piece ensemble, Shelter explores and contrasts what the concept of Shelter means to different cultures, ranging from a typical suburban American Home, to a Jewish or Muslim home. Signal’s premiere recording of Shelter, under the musical direction of Brad Lubman and production of Michael Riesman, is scheduled for release on Bang on a Can’s Cantaloupe Label.
Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians
Release date: TBA 2012