Who is For Four Orchestras for?

For Four Orchestras works well if you're into extended orchestral exploration, immersive soundscapes to lose yourself and steady pacing for focused listening.

How many songs are on For Four Orchestras?

For Four Orchestras has 6 tracks, running approximately 114 minutes.

For Four Orchestras

Anthony Braxton · 1978

114 min · 6 tracks · jazz · opera

A sprawling avant-garde tapestry where orchestral textures weave intricate dialogues across time and space.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

extended orchestral exploration
immersive soundscapes to lose yourself
steady pacing for focused listening
intricate dialogues across compositions

Maybe skip if you want

prefer short, standalone tracks
seek immediate musical gratification

Where this album fits

Career context: By 1978, Anthony Braxton had established himself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz with previous works like 'New York, Fall 1975'. 'For Four Orchestras' was a significant development, showcasing his innovative compositions and expanding the boundaries of orchestral jazz. This album marked his transition into more expansive, ensemble-based explorations.
Stylistic neighbors: Ornette Coleman· Sun Ra· Henry Threadgill