Gail Kubik: Symphony Concertante

Gail Kubik (1914-1984)
Vivian Choi, Piano
Terry Everson, trumpet
Frank Kelley, narrator
Jing Peng, viola
Robert Schulz, percussion
Boston Modern Orchestra Project
Gil Rose, conductor

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Symphony Concertante anchors the latest BMOP/sound release, featuring Vivian Choi as piano soloist. Concert version of the score to the Oscar-winning cartoon Gerald McBoing Boing, written by Dr. Seuss, and two Divertimenti inspired by Kubik's work in film music round out Gail Kubik: Symphony Concertante.

“The hyperactive output of Gail Kubik (1914-84) has long since dropped off most people’s radar. Its reappearance is delightful and delicious, especially when performed as by Gil Rose’s Boston forces with so much wit, bright colouring and punch… the clear and vibrant recording, and a conductor and instrumentalists at the top of their game, clearly enjoying every note.”

– BBC CLASSICAL MUSIC MAGAZINE

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BMOP/sound 1085
January 2022
SACD
Disc 1: 69:19