35 Results for : groupings

  • Thumbnail
    Moments & Days
    Mezzo-soprano voice and bass clarinet together have a rich palette of colours, yet there is hardly any repertoire for this combination. Alison and I had worked together a great deal in the chamber ensemble Gemini and in various other groupings. When we began to present some recitals together, we obviously planned to programme duos as well as solos. Solos there were aplenty for each of us, yet items for bass clarinet, as opposed to clarinet, and voice were virtually non-existent. So Andrew Keeling wrote us Pirate Songs. Then we added James Stephenson's Remembrance Songs, originally commissioned for a Gemini Festival concert. Gaspar Hunt's The Heart's Lament was the winner of a University of Hertfordshire composition prize that required student entrants to write for our mezzo and bass duo. No doubt we will add other new pieces in due course. Alison commissioned Passing Places from Colin Riley for us to perform, and I commissioned Geoffrey Poole's Commodo Dragonfly as part of my ongoing championing of the bass clarinet as a solo instrument and in chamber music - over thirty new works have so far come into being. Four Delays was originally written for Alison and recorder and Piers Hellawell kindly rearranged it with clarinet replacing the recorder. Berio's Sequenza III demanded that the voice be used in totally unexpected, challenging and colourful ways, using techniques and sounds that rapidly became a benchmark for contemporary vocal specialists. William O. Smith's Five Fragments for Double Clarinet are equally revolutionary, requiring the performer to play the clarinet in ways never before imagined. We hope you enjoy the variety on this disc as much as we enjoy performing it. Ian Mitchell.
    • Shop: odax
    • Price: 22.26 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    20th Anniversay Celebration
    20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF AUSTRALIAN COMPOSERS JADCD 1119 An anthology of works by Australian composers in a wide range of styles and musical groupings ranging from saxophone quartet, mandolin ensemble through, a trio for piccolo, guitar & cello to works for solo mandolin and solo piano. Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 - ERIC GROSS (b.1926) SUITE LATIN AMERICAN op.302 (2008) for multi-instrumentalist Saxophone Quartet. The TANGO CONCERTANTE, completed in 2007 received a very enthusiastic reception by the members of the Fo(u)r Fans - Saxophone Quartet to whom this Suite is dedicated. It was therefore decided to create a suite of movements in a Latin American style. The title of each movement indicates the style, mood and rhythmic provenance of the musical content, with the BALADA providing a calm and gentle contrast to the other, livelier movements. Because of the versatility of the instrumentalists for whom the suite has been composed, the composer succumbed to the temptation to provide additional variety of timbre by utilising also instruments other than the various saxophones, which the members of this ensemble play so expertly. Track 1 - Tango Concertante Track 2 - Rumbaphonics Track 3 - Balada Track 4 - Samba This Suite was recorded privately in Weimar, Germany in 2008 and the fifth movement, "Hatdance" will be recorded in due course. The members of the Fo(u)r Fans- Saxophone Quartet are: • Ruediger Trosits-Sopr.Sax/Flute/Bb Clt. • Berndt Klinke-Alto Sax/Sopr.Sax/Flt/Picc./Bb Clt./B'Clt. • Holger Arndt-Ten.Sax/Eb Clt./ B'Clt. • Jens Kaiser-Baritone Sax/Bb Clt. Track 5 - PIANGO CONCERTANTE op.302/A (2008) This is an arrangement and adaption for solo piano of the Tango Concertante op.302/1. Because of the enthusiastic reception given to the tango the composer decided to create this idiomatic arrangement for that great supporter of Australian music, the Australian pianist Sally Mays, utilising her great musicianship and technical prowess to the fullest. This private recording was made in London in August 2008. Sound Engineer Bas Kelleher. Track 6 - PREMARCH AND POSTWAR (VORMÅRZ UND NACHKRIEG) op.307 A brief tone-poem for piano, based upon the poem of the same title by the German poet MICHAEL KIRMES-SEITZ, and gives expression to the disasters and havoc created in Germany by the political events of that period. The music pictures and contrasts the exaggerated and false hopes raised and the inevitable horrendous consequences by the end of World War II. This composition was written especially for the outstanding pianist and pedagogue, Idil Ugur who resides in Weimar where this private recording was made in August 2008. E.G. Track 7 - PETER SCULTHORPE (b.1929) A SUN SONG FOR ERIC (1991) This short piece of music was written by the composer to be included in a GARLAND of pieces written by various composers for Eric Gross on his retirement from Sydney University in 1991. The music is one of Peter Sculthorpe's miniature masterpieces and contains a sunny aspect throughout. Peter Sculthorpe is Australia's most celebrated composer. Track 8 - ANN CARR-BOYD (b.1938) FANDANGO (1982) FANDANGO, written in 1982 for Adrian Hooper and the Sydney Mandolins, is a lyrical bluesy type of work and has proved to be this composer's most popular piece of music along with her MUSIC FOR AN IMAGINARY ITALIAN FILM, also written for Adrian Hooper and the Sydney Mandolins. Track 9 - BETTY BEATH (b.1942) contrasts (1983) This is one of the many miniature masterpieces of Betty Beath's composed in 1983. Played by the composer at the piano. Tracks 10, 11 & 12 - ROBERT ALLWORTH (b.1943) Track 10 - NIGHTFALL ON SYDNEY HARBOUR (2006) This composition describes an impressionistic landscape of Sydney Harbour at dusk. The music ebbs and flows, creating a moody scene. Track 11 - TWILIGHT THOUGHTS (2008) Twilight Thoughts depicts feelings at twilight and is contemplative in character. Track 12 - PRELUDE AMETHYST AND JADE (2008) Prelude Amethyst and Jade describes in harmony and melody the characteristics of these gems. Tracks 10, 11 and 12 recorded 12/9/2008 by Kerry Joyner at 2MBSFM Studio C. Track 13 - RAY LEMOND (b.1956) NORDLAND (2008) The upper part of Norway is known as Nordland and is home to the spectacular Norwegian fjords. The music tries to capture a slice of the majesty and tranquility of this natural wonder. Recorded on Arcadia 24/8/2008 by Matt James. Track 14 - ROBERT ALLWORTH (b.1943) FALLING LEAVES OF RED AND GOLD (2008) FALLING LEAVES OF RED AND GOLD was written for mandolinist MICHAEL HOOPER in July 2008. The music is in three movements and is lyrical and autumnal in character. Michael Hooper graduated as Doctor of Philosophy (Musicology) from York University in July 2008 and recorded this composition at the Rymer Auditorium of the Music Research Centre at the University of York.The recording was produced by Ellen Winhall and remastering was supervised by Adrian Hooper. Track 15 - DEREK STRAHAN (b.1935) AT BONDI-SURF & RIPS (1963) Rondo for Piccolo, Guitar & 'Cello (1963, revised 2008) - Trio Nuovo Musicale New Music Group Players. My home in 1963 was a flat in a crumbling block at the south end of Bondi Beach renting at $8 per week which had a millionaire's view looking north along the surf, and which has since been replaced by expensive apartments. I body-surfed every day, rediscovering a beach life last experienced at age 10 in 1945 in Perth, WA, before being relocated to the UK by my family, from whence I fled in 1962 returning to Australia. This Rondo is one of a dozen or so music works I wrote in that year, and seems to have been a visceral and combative depiction of swimming in the surf in rough conditions, with conflicting currents above and below amid the constant excitement of waves rolling in. I have changed little of the structure and themes of the original score but have added detail to enhance texture, maintain motivic impulse and provide a more climactic Coda. This is the first of three pieces making up a Suite "At Bondi". 'Surf & Rips' heard here, then "Millpond" and "Perfect Day" which follow with the flute taking the woodwind role. Recording, Revolve Pty. Ltd., 28/01/08 This compact disc celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the first compact disc issued on the JADE label through BROAD MUSIC. This compilation represents 20 years of production of Australian music on JADE RECORDS. A special tribute is made to Dr. Eric Gross AM for his encouragement of Australian music during his tenure as Associate professor of Music at the University of Sydney and also as a supporter throughout the 20 years of the JADE series of Australian music. Some of his most engaging music is heard on this disc. The 20th year of production and also the 103rd disc in this series. Compilation mastered by Steve Smart Studios 301. Photo: ARCADIA NSW by Lorraine Cain of Newport Beach NSW Australia.
    • Shop: odax
    • Price: 22.06 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    Fiji Moon
    FIJI MOON - JAD CD 1121 An anthology of works by Australian composers in a wide range of styles and musical groupings: string quartet: wind quintet & percussion, piano, celesta & orchestra: trio for flute, oboe & bassoon, violin & cello, duo for mandolin & organ, duo for flute & piano, recorder ensemble, solo piano. TRACKS 1,2 & 3 - ANN CARR-BOYD (b. 1938) 1. FIJI MOON - RISING RED OVER VITI LEVU FIJI (1978) 2. STEFAN'S QUINTET - A CLUSTER OF GALAXIES (1978) 3. SPIRAL GALAXY - NGC 4565 (1978) The above three pieces are from a 1978 composition LOOK AT THE STARS which was composed at the request of Dr Franz Holford, then editor of Albert's AE editions, who subsequently published them. The complete set of 14 pieces was recorded by pianist John Martin at Tiger Recording Studios, 24th May 2004, and released on Jade CD 1103 Music of Ann Carr·Boyd. TRACKS 4 - ERIC GROSS (b. 1926) PRELUDE TO PARADISE (1977-2005) Prelude to Paradise was originally written as an organ prelude in 1977 to be performed at a memorial service, in the United States of America for the composers' niece Pamela Hess-Dundon who died at an early age in Pittsburgh. The music is intended to express her serene and pleasantly contented personality. Apart from the original organ version, this composition has been arranged by the composer, not only for full orchestra but also especially for the St. Andrew's Cathedral Orchestra in Sydney, using their fine string section and string soloists only. This transcription for solo piano does indeed produce a meditative and ethereal effect, thanks to the sensitive performance by Pianist Ray Lemond. Recorded by Kerry Joyner Studio C 2MBS-FM Sydney 3/6/2005. TRACK 5 - ROBERT ALLWORTH (b. 1943) ONE MORE SUMMER (1995) This composition is dedicated to Prince Lorenzo Montesini. The idea for the music came to the composer after reading an article on the life of the troubled prince. One More Summer is a reverie written in twelve-note technique depicting the character and style of this spectacular person, Prince Lorenzo Montesini. Recorded by Ann Carr-Boyd at Studios 301 29/4/95. TRACK 6 - DEREK STRAHAN (b. 1935) 'SON OF SKIPPY' This piece is from Suite No.1 'The Australian Ark', which presents music written for 'Amazing Marsupials', an episode of Robert Raymond's 13-part film documentary series 'Shell's Australia', originally shown on Channel 7 and thereafter widely seen overseas. 'Son of Skippy' seems a happy title for a piece which depicts the gait of a kangaroo in full hop mode. (The complete Suites No.1-6 can be heard on "The Australian Ark" RDS 008) Performer credits: Neville Amadio, flute, Don Westlake, clarinet, Brian Dean, guitar, Lennie Hutchinson, guitar bass, John Sangster, Derek Fairbrass, percussion. Session directed by Derek Strahan, recorded at Studio 301, Sydney, 1970. Digital pre-mastering, Bob Scott. By kind permission of Opus Films. TRACKS 7,8,9,10, & 11 - ROBERT ALLWORTH (b. 1943) 7. FIJIAN MEMORY (2008) Fijian Memory is an evocation of the landscape of Fiji with a slow middle section depicting a tranquil lazy lunch before returning to the opening themes and ending with a coda of reminiscences. Played here with Paul Hooper-Mandolin, Michael Scott-Flute, Joseph Hanic-Oboe and Gordon Skinner-Bassoon. 8. FIJIAN SUNSET (2009) Fijian Sunset is constructed as an exposition, set of variations and a coda. The music, somewhat episodic in character, describes various emotions at sunset. The composition uses twelve-note technique. Fijian Sunset was completed in January 2009 for Polyphonica - comprising Grace Barton, Simone Curley and Michael Piraner playing recorders-Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass. It was recorded on the 15 February 2009 by Toby Hrycek-Robinson at the Moat Studios in London. 9. THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY QUEEN OF PEACE AND BLESSED MARY MACKILLOP (1993) An evocation of the beauty and purity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Jesus and Blessed Mary Mackillop. Played here sensitively by Composer-Pianist Miriam Hyde. For Sr. Margaret T. Cusak RSJ, and all the sisters of Saint Joseph. 10. INTRODUCTION AND ADAGIO FOR STRING QUARTET (1994) Composed for string quartet. Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola & 'Cello. The music is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Victories. The composition displays the serene character of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The music begins with an introduction then a meditative adagio followed by a coda recalling previous material. 11. CREMORNE PASTORAL (1970) Scored for strings, Piano and Celesta. A miniature Pastoral, mainly of flowing strings with Piano and Celesta episodes of contemplative narrative. The sunny tranquillity is sustained throughout. TRACK 12. PETER SCULTHORPE (b. 1929) OVERTURE (1973) Played by Lawrence Bartlett-Organ Saint Michael's Vaucluse, Sydney. This overture based on the composition Love 200 and using music from the orchestral last movement was previously released on The Jade CD 'Jazzwaves' (JADCD 1118) and is re-released on this compact disc to commemorate our most famous Australian composer, Peter Sculthorpe's 80th birthday year. 29/4/2009 Cover Photo of Fiji is by Lorraine Cain of Newport Beach who was born in Suva Fiji and has visited Fiji again at frequent intervals. Fiji is also the birthplace of John Davis Australia music Centre CEO. This compact disc is the 105th in the Jade Series of Australian Composers. It is also the 20th year of Jade compact discs, of Australian Composers. Compilation mastered by Steve Smart Studios 301 3rd April 2009.
    • Shop: odax
    • Price: 25.46 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    Kapsberger: Libro d`intavolatura die Lauto,1611
    Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger was active in Italy during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, a time when many questions were arising about the unity of speech and music. Kapsberger was known to influence Girolamo Frescobaldi and Domenico Mazzocchi, but during his lifetime reactions to the composer differed wildly among his contemporaries, he was simultaneously hailed as a genius and reproached for his supposedly lack-lustre compositions.This disc presents the First Book of Tablature of 1611 in its entirety, with the pieces showing the influence of the stylus phantasticus, as outlined by the famous theorist Athanisius Kircher, in which music was not bound by words and could instead take on its own free form.Bulgarian Yavor Genov studied classical guitar at Sofia University, where he developed a keen interest in music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. He has performed in festivals and recitals throughout Europe and has recorded several pieces for Bulgarian National Radio. This disc marks Genov's first recording for Brilliant Classics.Other information:- New recording (March 2012, Studio of the Bulgarian National Radio, Stara Zagora) of lute music Girolamo Giovanni Kapsberger. The composer, of Austrian descent, settled in Rome in the beginning of the 17th century, and became a highly influential and famous virtuoso on the lute.- In his compositions for this instrument Kapsberger embraced the new style, the "Stilus Phantasticus", characterized by spontaneous changes, sharp contrasts, unusual rhythmic groupings, and in general a great feeling of freedom. He had great influence on generations after him, notably Froberger and Frescobaldi.- Young lutenist Yavor Genov, student of Jakob Lindberg, perfectly captures the style of Kapsberger in his wonderfully free, quasi-improvising playing. Additionally, he wrote the excellent liner notes himself.- Contains notes on the composer and a biography of the artist.
    • Shop: odax
    • Price: 11.13 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    A Voice Gone Silent Too Soon: The Music of Gerhard
    A Voice Gone SIlent Too Soon: The Music of Gerhard Schedl • Walden chamber players About the Music "Music is an addiction. The principal aim of my actions has always been, on the one hand, the attainment of an individual authenticity, as complete as possible, founded upon the rendering of experience of environment and society and the critical distance towards it. And on the other hand, the best possible mastery of material and form, the definition of which remains a compositional problem that needs to be always newly addressed in respect to it's musical-historical relevance." - Gerhard Schedl String Trio for Violin, Viola and Cello (1991) Schedl's search for an expressive and personal musical language is much evident in his String Trio. His use of a broad palette of instrumental effects serves to deepen the impact and distinct character of each movement. The trio consists of two short movements to open the piece, followed by a longer movement, which is divided into several sections of contrasting character. The trio was commissioned by the Cologne Philharmonic, and it received it's premiere in 1993 in a concert that also included several works by J.S. Bach - a composer with a lasting influence on Schedl's music. A Due for Violin and Cello (2000) Schedl's struggle between outward success and profound depression in the context of societal estrangement is movingly expressed in A Due, one of his last compositions. In four movements, the music contrasts passages of searing intensity with moments of great beauty and tranquility - an inner tranquility that he ultimately failed to attain for himself. After three private concerts, A Due was publicly premiered at the Festival "Klangspuren" in Schwaz, Tyrol (Austria) on September 16th, 2001, ten months after Schedl's death. A Tre, Variations for Clarinet, Violin and Piano (1984) A Tre was commissioned by the Frankfurter Klarinettentrio, a chamber music group, and it was premiered on December 9, 1987. The earliest work on this recording, the trio differs in construction and style from the CD's other compositions. It's five movements meld a rhythmically free and almost improvisational style into a continuous flow of music. The music is dominated by dense passages of repeated "mini-motives" and even single notes, and in the last movement these motives break apart until they dissolve in a final "sound of air". A Cinque for Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano (1996-1997) A Cinque was premiered on April 28, 1997, at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. The work consists of three movements, all derived from one basic musical "cell", giving the quintet a mono-thematic structure. Special effects, such as harmonics in the clarinet and col legno passages (using the wooden part of the bow) in the strings add to the wide palette of colors and the richness of the tonal language. Again we hear Schedl's struggle to find a level of spiritual balance. The quintet ends with a section marked "very calm and delicate", conveying the mood of a religious ceremony. Gerhard Schedl (1957-2000) was born in Vienna, Austria. As a young man he studied composition at the Vienna Academy of Music and Performing Arts and musicology at the University of Vienna. In the years 1979-1981 he was awarded the Theodor Ko¨rner Foundation Award, Composition grant from the City of Vienna, 3rd Prize of the Competition for composition of house music of the "Wiener Volksbil- dung", Prize of the "Week of Young Composers" in Hilchenbach, 3rd Prize of the Carl Maria von Weber Competition of the City of Dresden for children's opera and the "Wu¨rdigungspreis" (Appreciation Award) of the Ministry of Science and Research. His break-through as a composer came in 1981 at the age of 24 with the successful world premieres of his scenic oratorio "The Grand Inquisitor", his opera for children, The Swineherd", and the orchestral piece "Tango". In that same year he began a permanent collaboration with the publishing house Doblinger in Vienna and took the position of Lecturer at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt. Subsequently Mr. Schedl's music was performed by such orchestras as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin, the Vienna Symphony, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Lyon and the Minnesota Orchestra, as well as many prominent chamber ensembles and soloists. In 1982 Mr. Schedl became a Lecturer at the University of Mainz, Germany and from 1990 on he served as Composer-in-Residence at the Salzburg Landestheater in Austria. Mr. Schedl was one of the stars the European modern music scene, his music was hailed by critics and performers alike but after suffering extended bouts of depression he tragically took his own life on November 30, 2000. He left behind his wife and two sons. Perhaps the best clues to the conflict between his outward success and his inner struggle lie in the desperate longing in his music for harmony and tonal unity. Further, one can trace a clear narrative posthumously through several of his compositions of a protagonist who eventually despairs and breaks in the face of an inhumane and callous society. The Walden Chamber Players has been an enthusiastic advocate of Schedl's music ever since they first encountered it eight years ago. Since then, the ensemble has performed many of his works in all parts of the USA to resounding audience response. Few other composers' music has moved them as profoundly as that of Schedl, it is, they believe, music of tremendous beauty, sophistication and intensity. - Program notes excerpted from the original notes by Christian Heindl, Reinhard Kager and Hartmut Krones, translated into English by Christof Huebner with further edits by Willard Hertz. Walden Chamber Players Founded in 1997, the Boston-based Walden Chamber Players has garnered a reputation for being one of the most exciting and versatile chamber groups performing today. Critics have hailed it's performances of everything from Bach to Schoenberg, and Chamber Music America Magazine raves: "A season spent with the Walden Chamber Players is a time for discovery." The success of it's performances, recordings and educational curricula has earned it a place as one of the most sought-after chamber ensembles in the United States. Walden Chamber Players is comprised of twelve dynamic artists in various combinations of string, piano, and wind ensembles. The wide variety of instrumental groupings possible with this ensemble allows for great versatility and eclectic programming, a hallmark of the Walden Chamber Players. Members of the ensemble are versatile chamber artists and soloists who often perform at leading festivals throughout the United States and abroad. They are also sought- after teachers and lecturers and serve on the faculty of some of the country's premier musical teaching institutions, such as the New England Conservatory of Music, University of Michigan, Boston University, Longy School of Music and the Boston Conservatory.
    • Shop: odax
    • Price: 21.05 EUR excl. shipping

Similar searches: