National Sawdust Tracks

Riley, Terry

Archangels

National Sawdust Tracks

The three pieces collected on Terry Riley’s “Archangels” are all first recordings supervised by the composer: “Remember This O Mind,” in a stunning version for eight cellos and eight voices; “Archangels” for eight cellos; and “Madrigal” for eight voices. Produced by Jeffrey Zeigler and recorded at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, these performances feature a number of the finest performers in NYC: Zeigler’s own NOVUS NY Cellists, and the Choir of Trinity Wall Street, conducted by Julian Wachner. “As a pioneer of Minimalism, Mr. Riley is often thought of primarily for his rhythmic innovations. ‘Madrigal’ is a reminder of his acute ear for spacious, modal-tinged, haunting harmony.”—Anthony Tommasini, New York Times 10/6/2015