Daniel Temkin - Maksimal (Various Artists)

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Composer: Daniel Temkin

• Maksimal
• Dreamed Landscapes
• Ocean's Call

Ryan McAdams, conductor / Francisco Fullana, solo violin / Maksimal Ensemble

Ryan MacEvoy McCullough, piano

Aizuri Quartet

Date: 2026

Label: Orchid Classics

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Maksimal presents three major works by Daniel Temkin, exploring connections between memory, place, and physical experience through vivid musical imagery. At the center is the violin concerto Maksimal, performed by Francisco Fullana with Ryan McAdams and the Maksimal Ensemble, combining virtuosic solo writing with energetic ensemble interplay inspired by Baroque concerto traditions. Dreamed Landscapes, performed by Ryan MacEvoy McCullough, evokes galaxies, glaciers, and canyon vistas through color and resonance rather than literal depiction. The program concludes with Ocean’s Call, performed by the Aizuri Quartet, a reflective work inspired by the atmospheric power and serenity of California’s Pacific coastline.

Daniel Temkin (b. 1986) is an award-winning composer and percussionist recognized for music distinguished by vivid color, emotional intensity, and lyrical subtlety. His orchestral and chamber works have been performed internationally by leading ensembles and soloists, including the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, PRISM Quartet, and Aizuri Quartet. Temkin’s recordings, including the albums COLORS and Maksimal, have earned critical acclaim and feature prominent performers from major musical institutions. Beyond composition, he is an active educator, mentor, and curator, with teaching and lecture engagements at institutions such as Curtis Institute of Music and University of Southern California. His numerous honors include BMI awards and grants from major arts foundations.

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