Reflections (Turquoise LP)

Reflections is a recording of Sufjan Stevens’ sixth collaboration with acclaimed ballet and dance choreographer Justin Peck. Originally composed for World Premiere and performances (May 17 - 26, 2019) by Houston Ballet, the piano duet was recorded at Oktaven Studios by Ryan Streber and performed by pianists Timo Andres and Conor Hanick. Reflections is imbued with Stevens’ memorable and emotionally resonant melodies and arrangements and continues to establish Stevens as a contemporary composer.“The music moves back and forth between beauty and unrest with enough confidence that one can feel the purpose and the flow of The Decalogue, even if you can't see it.” All Music“Complex and artful, there’s no need to understand fugues and canons to appreciate [The BQE] --its utter perfection and joy is self-evident.” NME