Riot Ensemble: Speak, Be Silent

Riot Ensemble: Speak, Be SilentLondons Riot Ensemble present works by four of the most important composers in contemporary music todayChaya Czernowin, Liza Lim, Rebecca Saunders, and Anna Thorvaldsdttiralongside rising star Mirela Ivievi, who was commissioned as part of the ensembles 2017 Call for Scores. Four of the works are recorded here for the first time. Inspired by the poetry of Jalaluddin Rumi, Liza Lims violin concerto Speak, Be Silent, featuring American violinist Sarah

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