Streamlines; Tremors; A Ripple-Ringed Pool; Paradigms; Breathe; Recueil De Pierre Et De Sable

Released in 2002 on the Accord label, this disc serves as a focused retrospective of the works of American composer Joshua Fineberg. The collection features chamber music performances by Ensemble Court-Circuit, conducted by Pierre-André Valade, alongside contributions from performers such as Jean-Marie Cottet and Catherine Bowie. The works included, such as 'Streamlines' and 'Recueil de pierre et de sable', represent Fineberg's engagement with the spectralist tradition, a movement that explores the acoustic properties of sound and the integration of timbre as a primary structural element in composition.

The album reflects the collaborative environment of contemporary classical music in France during the early 2000s, where Fineberg was active. The pieces demonstrate the composer's focus on micro-polyphony and delicate, evolving textures, qualities that were characteristic of his output during this period. Critics and listeners have generally identified the release as an important document for understanding the evolution of the spectral school, highlighting how Fineberg translates physical acoustics into highly precise instrumental writing for small ensembles.