Sarah Davachi's Long Gradus, released in November 2023, is a remarkable compositional work that showcases the artist's mastery of slow, meditative music. Conceived as an open-ended piece designed to be performed by any group of four instruments, it exemplifies Davachi's reputation for creating deeply immersive and contemplative sonic experiences.
What makes this album truly compelling is its demonstration of the composition's extraordinary adaptability, presenting distinct recordings featuring string quartet, woodwinds, brass and organ, and choir and electronics — all performed by acclaimed collaborators including Quatuor Bozzini, Rebecca Lane, and Samara Dunscombe. For collectors and fans of contemporary classical and experimental music, this vinyl release offers a rare and thoughtfully realized work that rewards patient, attentive listening.
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TRACKS
1. Sarah Davachi & Quatuor Bozzini - Long Gradus (strings): Part I
2. Sarah Davachi & Quatuor Bozzini - Long Gradus (strings): Part II
3. Sarah Davachi & Quatuor Bozzini - Long Gradus (strings): Part III
4. Sarah Davachi & Quatuor Bozzini - Long Gradus (strings): Part IV
5. Sarah Davachi, Rebecca Lane, & Samara Dunscombe - Long Gradus (woodwinds): Part I
6. Sarah Davachi, Rebecca Lane, & Samara Dunscombe - Long Gradus (woodwinds): Part II
7. Sarah Davachi, Rebecca Lane, & Samara Dunscombe - Long Gradus (woodwinds): Part III
8. Sarah Davachi, Rebecca Lane, & Samara Dunscombe - Long Gradus (woodwinds): Part IV
9. Sarah Davachi & Rage Thormbones - Long Gradus (brass & organ): Part I
10. Sarah Davachi: Long Gradus Album Review | Pitchfork Intended as an open-ended work, Long Gradus offers guidelines but no strict rules, so it may be played by any group of four instruments. In the album version, Davachi shows the composition’s adaptability by presenting recordings of string quartet, woodwinds, brass and organ, and choir and electronics, demonstrating how the piece translates across instrumentations. Sarah Davachi – Long Gradus : Arrangements | Releases | Discogs Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Long Gradus : Arrangements by Sarah Davachi. Compare versions and buy on Discogs Sarah Davachi - Long Gradus: Arrangements - Boomkat Glacially slow to encourage the deepest possible listening, it's an immersive, psychoacoustic delight. We're always impressed by Davachi's music, and somehow she keeps finding a way to one-up herself, taking a studied process and well-developed
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