Mivos Quartet – Frank Horvat: For Those Who Died Trying (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

ATMA Classique presents the world premiere recording of ‘The Thailand HRDs’, an epic 35-movement string quartet by critically-acclaimed Canadian composer, Frank Horvat. Performed by the world-renowned Mivos Quartet, each movement is inspired by the story behind the photos in Luke Duggleby’s photo essay, For Those Who Died Trying. Duggleby’s collection details the people in Thailand who were killed trying to stop the powerful interests who wanted to destroy their community’s environment.

Following Buddhist tradition, Duggleby travelled across Thailand placing a portrait of each victim at the place where they were murdered or went missing. ‘The Thailand HDRs’ utilizes the musical pitches/letters found in each victims’ name, weaving their unique musical DNA into each piece.

Born in Ottawa, Frank Horvat now lives by the lake in Toronto with Lisa Horvat, his wife/manager. Frank is an Associate Composer at the Canadian Music Centre and a member of the Canadian League of Composers. He is passionate about social issues related to human rights and the environment.

Tracklist:
1-01. Mivos Quartet – No. 1, Ari Songkraw (01:53)
1-02. Mivos Quartet – No. 2, Charoen Wat-Aksorn (02:01)
1-03. Mivos Quartet – No. 3, Narin Phodaeng (02:08)
1-04. Mivos Quartet – No. 4, Boonrit Channanrong (01:54)
1-05. Mivos Quartet – No. 5, Boonsom Nimnoi (01:57)
1-06. Mivos Quartet – No. 6, Boonyong Intawong (01:56)
1-07. Mivos Quartet – No. 7, Bunlert Duankoda (02:02)
1-08. Mivos Quartet – No. 8, Chai Bunthonglek (02:01)
1-09. Mivos Quartet – No. 9, Chalor Khaochua (02:02)
1-10. Mivos Quartet – No. 10, Chaweewan Pueksungnoen (01:57)
1-11. Mivos Quartet – No. 11, Chit Thongchit (02:03)
1-12. Mivos Quartet – No. 12, Jun Boonkhunton (02:03)
1-13. Mivos Quartet – No. 13, Jurin Ratchapol (02:02)
1-14. Mivos Quartet – No. 14, Kamol Lansophapan (01:51)
1-15. Mivos Quartet – No. 15, Khampan Suksai (01:58)
1-16. Mivos Quartet – No. 16, Montha Chukaew and Pranee Boonrat (02:08)
1-17. Mivos Quartet – No. 17, Pakwipa Chalernklin (01:54)
1-18. Mivos Quartet – No. 18, Pitak Tonwut (02:03)
1-19. Mivos Quartet – No. 19, Pitan Thongpanang (02:09)
1-20. Mivos Quartet – No. 20, Porlajee ‘Billy’ Rakchongcharoen (02:00)
1-21. Mivos Quartet – No. 21, Prajob Naowa-Opas (01:55)
1-22. Mivos Quartet – No. 22, Prawien Bunnak (01:45)
1-23. Mivos Quartet – No. 23, Preecha Thongpaen (02:17)
1-24. Mivos Quartet – No. 24, Samnao Srisongkhram (02:02)
1-25. Mivos Quartet – No. 25, Singthong Puttachan (01:58)
1-26. Mivos Quartet – No. 26, Sittichock Tamtecha (02:20)
1-27. Mivos Quartet – No. 27, Somchai Neelapaijit (02:04)
1-28. Mivos Quartet – No. 28, Somporn Chanpol (02:00)
1-29. Mivos Quartet – No. 29, Somporn Pattaphum (01:49)
1-30. Mivos Quartet – No. 30, Somsuk Kohklang (01:48)
1-31. Mivos Quartet – No. 31, Supol Sirijant (01:56)
1-32. Mivos Quartet – No. 32, Suwat Wongpiyasathit (02:04)
1-33. Mivos Quartet – No. 33, Taksamol Aobaom (02:02)
1-34. Mivos Quartet – No. 34, Som Hompornma and Tongnuan Kamjen (02:00)
1-35. Mivos Quartet – No. 35, Thongnak Sawekchinda (01:54)