{"product_id":"kronos-quartet-and-wu-man-terry-riley-the-cusp-of-magic","title":"Kronos Quartet And Wu Man \/ Terry Riley: The Cusp Of Magic","description":"Kronos Quartet And Wu Man \/ Terry Riley: Cusp Of Magic MUSIC AUDIO CD NEW SEALED \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Nonesuch \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2004 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eKRONOS QUARTET AND WU MAN \/ TERRY RILEY: THE CUSP OF MAGIC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eKronos Quartet and Wu Man \/ Terry Riley: The Cusp of Magic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eNonesuch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eContemporary Classical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eMinimalism, Contemporary Classical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKronos Quartet has been a leading champion of contemporary string repertoire since its founding in 1973. The ensemble is known for commissioning and performing new works, bringing new music to diverse audiences around the world. Wu Man is a virtuoso pipa player whose collaborations with Western ensembles have expanded the expressive possibilities of the instrument. Together they emphasize close ensemble listening, extended techniques, and cross-cultural exchange that reconnects tradition with modern compositional voices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release features Terry Riley's The Cusp of Magic, composed in 2004 and presented here in six connected movements (total time approximately 42:48). Riley (b. 1935) is a pioneer of American minimalism whose work blends repetitive patterns, modal lyricism, and transformative variation; this piece allows the pipa to interweave with the quartet in striking timbral combinations. The recording highlights dynamic contrast, shimmering textures, and rhythmic flow, with moments that range from meditative to propulsive. Personnel on the project include David Harrington, John Sherba, Hank Dutt, Jeffrey Zeigler and Wu Man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposition: Terry Riley (b. 1935)\u003cbr\u003eTotal time: 42:48\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Nonesuch\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: David Harrington, violin; John Sherba, violin; Hank Dutt, viola; Jeffrey Zeigler, cello; Wu Man, pipa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eThe Cusp of Magic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eBuddha's Bedroom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eThe Nursery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eRoyal Wedding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eEmily and Alice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003ePrayer Circle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nonesuch","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In CD Case","offer_id":51779335454998,"sku":"136135","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260827225022844adf21a05ee1.jpg?v=1787896503","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/kronos-quartet-and-wu-man-terry-riley-the-cusp-of-magic","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}