Transparent Reflections - Eighteen Solo Interpretations Of Quilts Of Emiko Toda Loeb
David Loeb is an accomplished classical guitarist based in Vienna, and this Vienna Modern Masters release captures him exploring contemporary interpretations of textile art through solo guitar. Each of the eighteen pieces on this CD responds to a unique quilt by Japanese-American textile artist Emiko Toda Loeb, creating a fascinating dialogue between visual and musical expression. Loeb's approach is thoughtful and refined, allowing the individual character of each composition to emerge without excessive ornamentation. The guitar work ranges from delicate, introspective passages to more rhythmically active sections, each reflecting the colors, patterns, and emotional resonance of its corresponding quilt. This is contemporary classical music that remains accessible—it doesn't lecture or overwhelm, but rather invites the listener into a meditative space. It's a unique project that works both as concert music and as a quiet companion for reflection.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Classical, Folk World & Country |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Vienna Modern Masters |
| Year | 2010 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Classical, Folk World & Country
- Style:
- Contemporary
- Label:
- Vienna Modern Masters
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 2010
- 1. Water Sprites 1:56
- 2. Winter Landscape 2:52
- 3. The Pleasures Of Abundance 3:43
- 4. Heavenly Beauty 4:01
- 5. Autumn Radiant 1:45
- 6. Listening To Colors 5:13
- 7. Sounds Of The Sea 3:25
- 8. Kinmokusei 4:03
- 9. Transparent Reflections I 3:12
- 10. Transparent Reflections II 3:30
- 11. The Old Capital 2:35
- 12. Rose Dance 4:08
- 13. Harmony Of Blue 3:32
- 14. Folktale, "The Bamboo Cutter" 3:06
- 15. Yearning For Autumn 2:27
- 16. Desert Fragrance 3:26
- 17. Transparent Sunbeams 2:43
- 18. Soaring Dreams 1:18
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