Ensemble Members & Associates
A Little Girl Dreams of Taking the Veil
MinMax Records,
the Paul Dresher Ensemble's own record label, is
proud to announce the
release of a "unique, breathtaking, and thoroughly
unflawed" (Progression Magazine) new CD, A Little
Girl Dreams of Taking the Veil (MinMax CD 012).
This highly acclaimed studio recording of Erling Wold's chamber opera based on the Max Ernst Collage novel, features the cast of the Ensemble's 2000 recording: Laurie Amat, soprano, Rachael Wylie, soprano, Ken Berry, Tenor, Jim Cave and Deborah Gwinn. Conducted by Deirdre McClure.
Little Girl is exclusively distributed by Starkland, which is committed to releasing compelling, engaging records of alternative classical music. Starkland composers include Charles Amirkhanian, Phillip Bimstein, Jay Cloidt, Tod Dockstader, Paul Dolden, Paul Dresher, William Duckworth, Fred Frith, John Zorn, among others.
Critical reaction to A Little Girl Dreams of Taking the Veil:
Many times has this ambitious sort of hybrid beast been brought to life, rarely has it been so masterfully handled. The performers shine, the music provokes, the mind engages, and it gets a perfect rating because it's unique, breathtaking, and thoroughly unflawed. In short: perfect." ––Progression Magazine
Recordings and other projects featuring
current and former Ensemble members and associates can be
found by following these links: