Ecstatic Science is the fourth album from New York sextet yMusic.  They are a young group of really excellent instrumentalists noted for their collaborations with composers who defy easy classification.  There is plenty for a composer to work with in terms of palette.  The group consists of Alex Sopp – flute, Mark Dover – clarinet, CJ Camerieri – trumpet and horn, Rob Moose – violin and guitar, Nadia Sirota – viola and Gabriel Cabezas – cello.  The music on the record is all by young(ish) American composers noted for their eclectic styles.  So everybody involved is a first rate classically trained musician who isn’t afraid to go to non-traditional places. Continue reading →