Trio Barclay - Beyond the Pacific (CD)

Trio Barclay present Beyond The Pacific, an album of contemporary works for piano trio that sits at the intersection of chamber music excellence and a 21st-century American musical experience. The album opens with a cathartic journey: the Piano Trio No. 1 of Sheridan Seyfried. Energetic and heartfelt in equal measure, the range of tones and color on display throughout the album is immediately apparent. Elsewhere, "Orcas Island: The Rose of the San Juan Islands" by John Wineglass heightens the imagery, depicting a stunning portrait of the seascapes of the Pacific Northwest. Further down the Western coastline, Michael Fine's "California" delights in the fascinating multiculturalism of the Golden State, the third of three works showcased fittingly by three of California's foremost chamber musicians. Trio Barclay present these thought-provoking works with their usual flair and vigour. Having fostered a reputation as an ensemble of big musical personalities who create dynamic and exciting musical experiences across North America and beyond, this album is a moving and nostalgic return home, underscored by three gems of contemporary music.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Seyfried: Piano Trio No. 1 I. Moderato
2. Seyfried: Piano Trio No. 1 II. Energico
3. Seyfried: Piano Trio No. 1 III. Lento Espressivo
4. Seyfried: Piano Trio No. 1 IV. Vivace
5. Wineglass: Piano Trio No. 2 "Orcas Island" I. Sea of Islands
6. Wineglass: Piano Trio No. 2 "Orcas Island" II. Quiet Sunsets
7. Wineglass: Piano Trio No. 2 "Orcas Island" III. Doe Bay's Cove
8. Fine: Piano Trio No. 2 "California" I. Allegro Ritmico
9. Fine: Piano Trio No. 2 "California" II. Adagio
10. Fine: Piano Trio No. 2 "California" III. Adagio Sostenuto
11. Fine: Piano Trio No. 2 "California" IV. Allegretto