Andrew Doyle

A dynamic young composer of chamber and orchestral music, Norman (b. 1979) is known for his wit, clarity, vigor, and keen sense of playfulness, qualities displayed to perfection in this album. This recording’s two works, Play and its precursor Try, possess a uniquely 21st-century DNA, drawing inspiration for instrumental virtuosity from, among other things, video games. Play demands that the orchestra tackle a multitude of extended performance techniques which, combined with small acts of choice making from both the players and the conductor, insure that no two performances will be alike.