In the Arms of the Beloved Music of Richard Danielpour The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, The IRIS Chamber Orchestra: Michael Stern, conductor: Z6767 Grammy-Award winning composer, Richard Danielpour lends his distinctive American voice to A Child's Reliquary and In the Arms of the Beloved.   Both compositions are characterized by resplendent romantic gestures and a brilliant sound world spanning opposite ends of the emotional spectrum, from tragic loss to poignant devotion. Jamie Laredo, violin, and Sharon Robinson, cello, are featured soloists for In the Arms of the Beloved, which they commissioned for their 25th Wedding Anniversary.   They are joined by the IRIS Chamber Orchestra, lead by internationally renowned conductor, Michael Stern. The album also includes, A Child's Reliquary, performed by the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, winner of Musical America's Trio Ensemble of the Year for 2002. RICHARD DANIELPOUR (b.1956) A CHILD'S RELIQUARY (1999) (Trio for Violin, Violoncello and Piano) 1. Moderato, un poco misteroso 6:50 2. Vivace e leggiero 8:25 3. Adagietto 11:21 THE KALICHSTEIN LAREDO ROBINSON TRIO Joseph Kalichstein piano Jaime Laredo violin Sharon Robinson cello IN THE ARMS OF THE BELOVED (2001) (Double Concerto for Violin, Violoncello and Orchestra) 4. Introduction (Moderato, un poco misteroso) 4:48 5. Ritual Dances (Con moto, un poco agitato) 7:45 6. Cadenza - Dialogue (L'lstesso tempo) 3:21 7. Arietta (Adagio) 10:26 THE IRIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Michael Stern conductor WITH SOLOISTS Jaime Laredo violin Sharon Robinson cello Total Timing 53:00 ARABESQUE RECORDINGS - distrbuted in Australia by Rockian Trading