Ari Mann Cohen- Vortex (Vinyl)
Vortex introduces a bold new chapter for the oboe and English horn, instruments too often overlooked as chamber soloists. Oboist Ari Cohen Mann, praised for their "brilliant virtuosity" (The Whole Note), joins pianist Benjamin Smith, guitarist Daniel Ramjattan, and composer-pianist Kevin Day in a program spanning wit, lyricism, turbulence, and introspection. Vortex introduces a bold new chapter for the oboe and English horn, instruments too often overlooked as chamber soloists. The journey begins with Stravinsky's Pulcinella-here newly transcribed for oboe and piano by Cohen Mann and Cornelia Sommer-where Baroque elegance collides with Stravinsky's tongue-in-cheek neoclassicism. From there, Jennifer Higdon's poignant Aria leads into the album's title track, Kevin Day's electrifying VORTEX, premiered to a standing ovation at the International Double Reed Society Conference. Works by Rodney Sharman (Famous Last Words), Jean Coulthard (The Enchanted Island), and C. Tyler Nickel (English Horn Sonata) reveal the expressive depth and modern versatility of the English horn, while Jocelyn Morlock's Verdigris, arranged for oboe and guitar, offers a gentle closing meditation. Vortex celebrates the oboe and English horn as instruments of colour, drama, and lyricism-capable of anchoring an entire sonic world.
Tracklist:
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and Piano
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and Piano I Overture Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and Piano II Serenata
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and Piano III Toccata
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and PianoIV Gavotta con due variazioni
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and PianoV Minuetto e Finale
- Jennifer Higdon: Aria
- Kevin Day: VORTEX
- Rodney Sharman: Famous Last Words
- Jean Coulthard: The Enchanted Island
- Tyler Nickel: English Horn Sonata III Allegro
- Tyler Nickel: English Horn Sonata I Adagio
UPC > 5060189564408
Format > New Vinyl
Label > Orchid Classics
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Ari Mann Cohen- Vortex (Vinyl)
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Release Date: 11.14.2025
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Vortex introduces a bold new chapter for the oboe and English horn, instruments too often overlooked as chamber soloists. Oboist Ari Cohen Mann, praised for their "brilliant virtuosity" (The Whole Note), joins pianist Benjamin Smith, guitarist Daniel Ramjattan, and composer-pianist Kevin Day in a program spanning wit, lyricism, turbulence, and introspection. Vortex introduces a bold new chapter for the oboe and English horn, instruments too often overlooked as chamber soloists. The journey begins with Stravinsky's Pulcinella-here newly transcribed for oboe and piano by Cohen Mann and Cornelia Sommer-where Baroque elegance collides with Stravinsky's tongue-in-cheek neoclassicism. From there, Jennifer Higdon's poignant Aria leads into the album's title track, Kevin Day's electrifying VORTEX, premiered to a standing ovation at the International Double Reed Society Conference. Works by Rodney Sharman (Famous Last Words), Jean Coulthard (The Enchanted Island), and C. Tyler Nickel (English Horn Sonata) reveal the expressive depth and modern versatility of the English horn, while Jocelyn Morlock's Verdigris, arranged for oboe and guitar, offers a gentle closing meditation. Vortex celebrates the oboe and English horn as instruments of colour, drama, and lyricism-capable of anchoring an entire sonic world.
Tracklist:
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and Piano
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and Piano I Overture Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and Piano II Serenata
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and Piano III Toccata
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and PianoIV Gavotta con due variazioni
- Stravinsky: Pulcinella for Oboe and PianoV Minuetto e Finale
- Jennifer Higdon: Aria
- Kevin Day: VORTEX
- Rodney Sharman: Famous Last Words
- Jean Coulthard: The Enchanted Island
- Tyler Nickel: English Horn Sonata III Allegro
- Tyler Nickel: English Horn Sonata I Adagio
UPC > 5060189564408
Format > New Vinyl
Label > Orchid Classics
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.