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“Modern works superbly delivered by the RCO ..." - Gramophone "... conducted with conviction and great flair by guest conductor Markus Stenz. Bravos to the RCO for making a commitment to new music with this beautifully recorded collection of captivating new work." - Fanfare "Five Stars ... (all four pieces) share an exuberant love of the possibilities of large forces and the Amsterdamers respond with a deal of warm-spirited élan, letting their hair down with very un-North European abandon ... throughout, Stenz conducts with tremendous authority, acuity and verve." - BBC Music Magazine Exploring new horizons and sound spaces, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra fosters relationships with contemporary composers who employ unconventional working methods. The compositions by Moritz Eggert, Colin Matthews, Theo Verbeij and Detlev Glanert presented here (the first three written specifically for the RCO) attest to the orchestra’s unrivalled sound possibilities and have inspired tour-de-force performances by the musicians. The works on this album unfold in dazzling sound spectacles, expressing a joy of experimentation and exhibiting a liberal use of percussion effects. A supporter and enthusiastic advocate of such orchestral exploits, conductor Markus Stenz has left his own unmistakable stamp on these live recordings.