Debut Album: DECODA

Release Date: May 10, 2024
Bright Shiny Things

DECODA is the debut album of the chamber music collective, Decoda. Marking the ensemble’s first decade of eclectic and impactful concert experiences, this record features the world premiere recording of Revelry by Valerie Coleman, original arrangements of Three Rags by William Bolcom, and Reza Vali’s captivating duo, Folk Songs (Set No.9). Together, these works reflect the human desire to connect through revelry and celebration.

Photography
Tippet Rise Art Center, MT. Photo: Kevin Kinzley © 2022 Tippet Rise, LLC

Track List

1. Revelry by Valerie Coleman
   I. Mysterio
   II. War

2. Folk Songs (Set No. 9) for Flute and Cello by Reza Vali
   I. Largo
   II. Molto Allegro
   III. Andante
   IV. Molto Vivace
   V. Adagio
   VI. Allegro Scherzando
   VII. Lullaby (Adagio)
   VIII. Molto Allegro

3. Three Rags by William Bolcom
   Incineratorag (arranged by Anna Elashvili)
   Graceful Ghost (arranged by Nathan D. Schram)
   Poltergeist (arranged by Hamilton Berry)

ARTISTS

Catherine Gregory, flute
Moran Katz, clarinet
Brad Balliett, bassoon
Clara Lyon, violin
Nathan Schram, viola
Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir, cello
David Kaplan, piano

Special Thanks

Decoda is incredibly grateful to Tippet Rise Art Center, and to Peter and Cathy Halstead and their incredible creative team for the gift of such a beautiful and inspiring recording experience. With deep appreciation for the enormous contributions and talents of: Pedja Mužijević, Rhema Mangus, Monte Nickles, Jim Ruberto, Michael Toia, Lindsey Himmon, Pete Himmon, Melissa Moore; with profound thanks for our intrepid producers David Sabee, and Dimitriy and Alexander Lipay; with heartfelt admiration and appreciation for Clive Gillinson, Amy Rhodes, Jeremy Geffen, Anna Weber, Ab Sengupta, Sarah Johnson, Liz Mahler, Manuel Bagorro, Deanna Kennett and everyone at Carnegie Hall – as well as Ara Guzelimian and Joseph Polisi at The Juilliard School – for planting and nurturing the seeds for what Decoda would become.