NOVA

Speculum Musicae, Emanuel Ax, Lynn Harrell

Release Date: July 25, 2025

Spanning three decades of work, Nova presents a retrospective of Tobias Picker's chamber music, performed by some of the twentieth century’s most renowned musicians. These pieces chart Picker’s artistic evolution, showcasing his distinct compositional voice. Featuring performances by Peter Serkin, The Manhattan Quartet, Emmanuel Ax, Lynn Harrell, Fred Sherry, and others, the album highlights Picker’s deep engagement with instrumental storytelling. The title piece, Nova—a companion to Schubert’s Trout Quintet—playfully nods to a different kind of "Nova": Nova Scotia salmon.

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The album will be digitally delivered via email on July 25, 2025.

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TRACK LIST

1. Nova
   I. Fast II. Slow III. Fast

2. Nocturne for Clarinet and Piano

3. Suite for Cello and Piano
   I. Serenade II. Daylight III. Lament IV. Alone

4. Three Pieces for Piano
   I. Svelto II. Liberamente III. Feroce

5. Invisible Lilacs
   I. Fast II. Elegy III. Moto Perpetuo

6. Pianorama

7. The Blue Hula
   I. Slow II. Fast and Jazzy III. Very Fast