APRIL 2026 NEW ON NAXOS
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Playing time: 58:00 Release date: 10 Apr 2026
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Kip WINGER (b. 1961) Symphony of the Returning Light Violin Concerto “In the Language of Flowers” * Peter Otto, Violin * Nashville Symphony • Giancarlo Guerrero Kip Winger is a genre-bridging composer with a long and successful career in rock music. His celebrated ballet score Conversations with Nijinsky led conductor Giancarlo Guerrero to commission the two works on this album. Weaving four floriographical meanings into the musical arc, In the Language of Flowers is a violin concerto that celebrates a love story “no words could adequately express.” Symphony of the Returning Light sits in the tradition of autobiographical fantasies stretching back to Berlioz. The symphony incorporates the use of Morse code rhythms, and is centered around the theme of atonement. Key features: • These are all world premiere recordings composed by multi- platinum rock music and GRAMMY-nominated classical composer, Kip Winger. Conducted by six-time GRAMMY winner Giancarlo Guerrero, performed by 14-time GRAMMY Award winner, Nashville Symphony , and produced by ten-time GRAMMY winner Tim Handley. • ‘Winger’s musical pedigree was practically unmatched in 1980s metal … the band crafted a debut album that combined hard-pop melodies with plenty of proggy, technically dazzling instrumental work.’ ( Rolling Stone Magazine ) • Kip Winger played bass with Alice Cooper from 1985 to 1987, and performed and recorded with Alan Parsons, Roger Daltrey and Bob Dylan.
Click to listen to Violin Concerto “In the Language of Flowers”: IV. Wisteria LISTEN Tracklist Violin Concerto “In the Language of Flowers” (2024–25) 1 I. Forsythia 2 II. Viscaria 3 III. Ambrosia 4 IV. Wisteria Symphony of the Returning Light (2018–20)
5 I. S.O.S. 6 II. Eleos 7 III. Metamorphosis 8 IV. Metanoia
German-born violinist is concertmaster of the Nashville Symphony and enjoys a dynamic career as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator. He previously served as first associate concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra. Peter Otto
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