Composer Daniel Strong Godfrey’sToward Lightpresents three quintets for string quartet and piano, guitar, and cello respectively, showcasing his expressive, finely crafted chamber music. Featuring performances by the Cassatt Quartet with guests pianist Ursula Oppens, guitarist Eliot Fisk, and cellist Nicole Johnson, the works onToward Lightare elegantly balanced compositions, cohesive conceptions that are deeply felt.

Tracklist:

1. Ricordanza-Speranza Quintet for String Quartet and Piano~I. Adagio poco rubato
2. Ricordanza-Speranza Quintet for String Quartet and Piano~II. Con fuoco
3. Ricordanza-Speranza Quintet for String Quartet and Piano~Interlude: Adagio poco rubato
4. Ricordanza-Speranza Quintet for String Quartet and Piano~III. Adagio poco rubato; con anima
5. Toward Light Quintet for String Quartet and Guitar~I. Dusk: Prayer
6. Toward Light Quintet for String Quartet and Guitar~II. Midnight
7. Toward Light Quintet for String Quartet and Guitar~III. Cadenza
8. Toward Light Quintet for String Quartet and Guitar~IV. Dawn
9. To Mourn, To Dance Quintet for Strings (with two cellos)~I. Prelude
10. To Mourn, To Dance Quintet for Strings (with two cellos)~II. Danza
11. To Mourn, To Dance Quintet for Strings (with two cellos)~III. Interlude
12. To Mourn, To Dance Quintet for Strings (with two cellos)~IV. Fugue-Tarantella

UPC: 613527267698
Label: New Focus
Release Date: 10.17.25
Format: CD