A study in dramatic contrasts, Carl Ruggles’ ‘Sun-Treader’ (1926-31) is an overwhelming, granite-hued tone poem by one of New England’s most original and uncompromising composers. This performance by the National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic under David Alan Miller, released in 2018 alongside works by John Harbison and Steven Stucky, was nominated for a GRAMMY Award. It was also one of Sequenza21’s ‘Best of 2018’ discs, stating the young players “are a fantastic ensemble in their own right.