Zorn, John - Chimeras (2001/revised 2009)
SKU
TZ7085B
"Newly revised, this is the definitive version of a Zorn masterpiece! Loosely inspired by the remarkable worlds of Henry Darger, Lewis Carroll and Unica Zürn which throw childlike innocence against a backdrop of violence and perversion, Chimeras is one of Zorn’s greatest works in the classical tradition. A work of fantasy and imagination scored for a Pierrot Lunaire ensemble plus percussion, the work has been resequenced, remastered and a brief, fleeting newly recorded postlude has been added. Dramatic and colorful, Chimeras is a work filled with femininity, innocence, beauty and violence."
Jennifer Choi: Violin
Ilana Davidson: Voice
Stephen Drury: Piano, Celesta, Organ
Elizabeth Farnum: Voice
Brad Lubman: Conductor
Tara O'Connor: Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute
Fred Sherry: Cello
William Winant: Percussion
Mike Lowenstern: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet