Summary: Evan Ziporyn is a composer, bass clarinettist, and has worked as a beekeeper. These interests collide in his piece "Hive", a wonderful piece for four clarinets based on the sounds and activities of a honey bee hive. With music by Ziporyn, John Harbison, Astor Piazzolla, Gunther Schuller, Thomas Barker and Vincent Persichetti, this CD dives deep into the fascinating world of contemporary clarinet music. The performers on this CD include Evan Ziporyn, Theodore Schoen, Laura Ardan, Ricardo Morales, Timothy Paradise and James Ognibene. Album details... Catalogue No.: Naxos 8.572264
