Albany Records, 2010

The distinctive character and originality of Bernard Rands’ music have been variously described as “plangent lyricism with a dramatic intensity” and a “musicality and clarity of idea allied to a sophisticated and elegant technical mastery.” Through more than 100 published works and many recordings, Rands has been firmly established as a major figure in contemporary music.

Now Again: Music by Bernard Rands features previously unrecorded music by Rands, including the exquisite “now again”–fragments from Sappho, a Koussevitzky-commissioned work written for and premiered by the Network for New Music Ensemble with guest Janice Felty, mezzo.