Pierced (2007). David Lang /relentless/

Joshua Kosman: Dark, mordant and rhythmically relentless, "Pierced" is the most exciting new work in years from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang. It's a concerto for trio and string orchestra, but the piece doesn't bother with any of the usual concerto give-and-take. Instead, Lang sets his forces in quivery, almost hostile juxtaposition; all they can agree on is the recurring downbeat. The results are irresistible...

The Naxos recording is available on emusic along with a new version of Cheating, Lying, Stealing. Not on lala although lala has other Boston Modern Orchestra Project albums.