Contemporary music which influenced Ralph van Raat; each composer's work preceded by an interview by Raymond Bichet with Raat about the music.
The 1st and 10th works for orchestra; the 2nd, for mixed chorus (SATB), organ, and bells; the 4th-6th, for jazz piano; the 8th, for brass orchestra; the 9th, for organ.
Previously released on various Naxos recordings, 1990-2006.
Recorded 1989-2006.
Sung in English (2nd work).
A flock descends into the pentagonal garden / Toru Takemitsu (13:52) -- Psalm 90 / Charles Ives (11:06) -- Violin sonata no. 2. II, Brutal / William Bolcom (2:09) -- Children's song no. XI (:35) ; Children's song no. XVII (1:24) ; Children's song no. XX (1:18) / Chick Corea -- Toccata for violin and player piano / Conlon Nancarrow (1:38) -- L'ascencion. I, Majesté du Christ demandant sa gloire à son Père / Olivier Messiaen (5:38) -- Chant donne : homage à Jean Gallon / Maurice Duruflé (1:54) -- Apotheosis / Einojuhani Rautavaara (7:54)