Music and Its Double is an album composed by John Zorn and featuring three contemporary compositions which were recorded in late 2011 and early 2012 in New York City and Finland,Discogs album entry, accessed August 1, 2020 released on the Tzadik label in October 2012.Tzadik Catalog, accessed October 18, 2013 The first track dedicated to composer György Ligeti, "À Rebours", was recorded at the Miller Theatre by cellist Fred Sherry and ensemble conducted by Brad Lubman.Smith, S. Arch-Rebel Turned New-Music Luminary, NY Times, December 11, 2011 The four movements of "Ceremonial Magic" are 2012 studio recordings by David Fulmer and Kenny Wollesen and the final composition, "La Machine de L'Être" inspired by Antonin Artaud, was recorded by the Lahti Symphony Orchestra in 2011.
Track listing All compositions by John Zorn "À Rebours" - 11:12 "Ceremonial Magic I" - 5:37 "Ceremonial Magic II" - 4:07 "Ceremonial Magic III" - 5:52 "Ceremonial Magic IV" - 4:03 "La Machine de L'Être: Tetème" - 4:10 "La Machine de L'Être: Le Révélé" - 3:26 "La Machine de L'Être: Entremêlés" - 4:04
Personnel Track 1: Fred Sherry - cello Jennifer Choi - violin David Fulmer - viola Mike Nicolas - cello June Han - harp Tara Helen O'Connor - flute Josh Rubin - clarinet Al Lipowski, Joe Pereira, William Winant - percussion Brad Lubman - conductor
Tracks 2–5: David Fulmer - violin Kenny Wollesen - drums
Tracks 6–8: Anu Komsi - soprano Lahti Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sakari Oramo
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