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Cage: Two^6; Four No3
composed by John Cage, 1912-1992; produced by Michel Bernard; performed by Ami Flammer, Martine Joste, Dominique Alchourroun and Jean Michaut (Mode Records), 1 hour 9 mins
Cage's last series of works was a total of 47 so-called "number pieces" written between 1987 and 1992. They are performed on this CD by Ami Flammer (violin and rainsticks), Martine Joste (piano and rainsticks), Dominique Alchourroun (piano and rainsticks), and Jean Michaut (rainsticks). The title Four3, describes...
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composed by John Cage, 1912-1992; produced by Michel Bernard; performed by Ami Flammer, Martine Joste, Dominique Alchourroun and Jean Michaut (Mode Records), 1 hour 9 mins
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Cage's last series of works was a total of 47 so-called "number pieces" written between 1987 and 1992. They are performed on this CD by Ami Flammer (violin and rainsticks), Martine Joste (piano and rainsticks), Dominique Alchourroun (piano and rainsticks), and Jean Michaut (rainsticks). The title Four3, describes four "interpenetrating" activities (silence, rainsticks, a high note without vibrato, two pianists playing random fragments from Cage's...
Cage's last series of works was a total of 47 so-called "number pieces" written between 1987 and 1992. They are performed on this CD by Ami Flammer (violin and rainsticks), Martine Joste (piano and rainsticks), Dominique Alchourroun (piano and rainsticks), and Jean Michaut (rainsticks). The title Four3, describes four "interpenetrating" activities (silence, rainsticks, a high note without vibrato, two pianists playing random fragments from Cage's Extended Lullaby) and only incidentally four performers, similar to Robert Ashley's Trios (White on White) for various instruments (1963). This has a subtle and mysterious landscape effect. One5 for Piano Solo is a 21-minute piece, made from 21 isolated sound "tanks" for the left hand and 24 for the right hand which are freely chosen by the performer. The sustaining pedal is used to overlap these sounds. Dynamics are also left to the performer, as is duration to a certain extent. In Two6 for Violin and Piano, each performer has two "data banks" of materials with which to fill the time brackets that total 20 minutes. And silence is always an option. The violinist either plays at the verge of audibility, or plays a florid passage. The pianist may select from an ascending scale of sonorities, and may also play from the Extended Lullaby, the set of (quasi-)random variations that Cage composed on Erik Satie's Vexations. The parts are realized by the performers from these materials, as they are encouraged to maintain a sense of the "intangible" which these performances achieve beautifully. ~ "Blue Gene" Tyranny, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1994-01-24
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ami Flammer, Martine Joste, Dominique Alchourroun, Jean Michaut
Contributor
Madeline Sola, fl. 1988, Michel Bernard
Author / Creator
John Cage, 1912-1992, Ami Flammer, Martine Joste, Dominique Alchourroun, Jean Michaut
Publisher
Mode Records
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(Re):Making Music - CD 2
composed by Christian Wolff, 1934-; conducted by Frank Denyer, 1943-; produced by James Fulkerson; performed by Marieke Keser, Elisabeth Smalt, Frank Denyer, 1943-, John Anderson, Judith Van Swaay and James Fulkerson, The Barton Workshop, in Edition Christian Wolff (Mode Records), 1 hour 25 mins
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composed by Christian Wolff, 1934-; conducted by Frank Denyer, 1943-; produced by James Fulkerson; performed by Marieke Keser, Elisabeth Smalt, Frank Denyer, 1943-, John Anderson, Judith Van Swaay and James Fulkerson, The Barton Workshop, in Edition Christian Wolff (Mode Records), 1 hour 25 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1999
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Barton Workshop, Marieke Keser, Elisabeth Smalt, Frank Denyer, 1943-, John Anderson, Judith Van Swaay, James Fulkerson
Contributor
Frank Denyer, 1943-, Robert Bosch, 1861-1942, James Fulkerson
Author / Creator
Christian Wolff, 1934-, The Barton Workshop, Marieke Keser, Elisabeth Smalt, Frank Denyer, 1943-, John Anderson, Judith Van Swaay, James Fulkerson
Publisher
Mode Records
Series
Edition Christian Wolff
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Estrellita
produced by Tiffaney Lane; performed by Tiffaney Lane and Tian Ying (Newport Classic, 2003), 53 mins
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produced by Tiffaney Lane; performed by Tiffaney Lane and Tian Ying (Newport Classic, 2003), 53 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tiffaney Lane, Tian Ying
Contributor
Louis Brown, fl. 1987, Tiffaney Lane
Author / Creator
Tiffaney Lane, Tian Ying
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Newport Classic
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Musiques Nuptiales
produced by Ivan Pastor, fl. 1986; performed by Andre Bernard, Jean-Louis Gil, Françoise-Henri Houbart, 1952- and Bernard Soustrot (Forlane CI, 2001), 55 mins
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produced by Ivan Pastor, fl. 1986; performed by Andre Bernard, Jean-Louis Gil, Françoise-Henri Houbart, 1952- and Bernard Soustrot (Forlane CI, 2001), 55 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Andre Bernard, Jean-Louis Gil, Françoise-Henri Houbart, 1952-, Bernard Soustrot
Contributor
Ivan Pastor, fl. 1986
Author / Creator
Andre Bernard, Jean-Louis Gil, Françoise-Henri Houbart, 1952-, Bernard Soustrot
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Forlane CI
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Virtuoso Violin Masterpieces (CD 1)
composed by Fritz Kreisler, 1875-1962; produced by Seymour Solomon; performed by Mischa Elman, 1891- and Joseph Seiger, in Recordings for the connoisseur (Artemis-Vanguard), 1 hour 14 mins
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composed by Fritz Kreisler, 1875-1962; produced by Seymour Solomon; performed by Mischa Elman, 1891- and Joseph Seiger, in Recordings for the connoisseur (Artemis-Vanguard), 1 hour 14 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1960-06-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Mischa Elman, 1891-, Joseph Seiger
Contributor
Marc Aubort, Seymour Solomon
Author / Creator
Fritz Kreisler, 1875-1962, Mischa Elman, 1891-, Joseph Seiger
Publisher
Artemis-Vanguard
Series
Recordings for the connoisseur
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The Reed Of Pan: British Flute Music, Volume 3
composed by Sir Granville Bantock, 1868-1946; produced by Antony Hodgson; performed by Kenneth Smith and Paul Rhodes (ASV, 1994), 1 hour 16 mins
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composed by Sir Granville Bantock, 1868-1946; produced by Antony Hodgson; performed by Kenneth Smith and Paul Rhodes (ASV, 1994), 1 hour 16 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Kenneth Smith, Paul Rhodes
Contributor
Geoffrey Addis, fl. 2008, Antony Hodgson
Author / Creator
Sir Granville Bantock, 1868-1946, Kenneth Smith, Paul Rhodes
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
ASV
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Speech Without Borders
composed by Bernadette Speach, 1948-; conducted by Bernadette Speach, 1948-; produced by Bernadette Speach, 1948-; performed by Jeffrey Schanzer, 1954-, Leonard Krech, Jan Williams, Anthony de Mare, Michael Pugliese, 1956-1997, Thulani Davis, 1949-, Lindsey Horner, Jeffrey Hoyer, Oliver Lake and Myra Melford, Bowery Ensemble (Mode Records), 54 mins
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composed by Bernadette Speach, 1948-; conducted by Bernadette Speach, 1948-; produced by Bernadette Speach, 1948-; performed by Jeffrey Schanzer, 1954-, Leonard Krech, Jan Williams, Anthony de Mare, Michael Pugliese, 1956-1997, Thulani Davis, 1949-, Lindsey Horner, Jeffrey Hoyer, Oliver Lake and Myra Melford, Bowery Ensemble (Mode Records), 54 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1985
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Bowery Ensemble, Jeffrey Schanzer, 1954-, Leonard Krech, Jan Williams, Anthony de Mare, Michael Pugliese, 1956-1997, Thulani Davis, 1949-, Lindsey Horner, Jeffrey Hoyer, Oliver Lake, Myra Melford
Contributor
Bernadette Speach, 1948-, David Avidor
Author / Creator
Bernadette Speach, 1948-, Bowery Ensemble, Jeffrey Schanzer, 1954-, Leonard Krech, Jan Williams, Anthony de Mare, Michael Pugliese, 1956-1997, Thulani Davis, 1949-, Lindsey Horner, Jeffrey Hoyer, Oliver Lake, Myra Melford
Publisher
Mode Records
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Stravinsky: Music for Piano (1911-1942)
produced by William Daghlian; performed by Aleck Karis, fl. 1990 and Robert Lubin (Bridge), 1 hour 12 mins
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produced by William Daghlian; performed by Aleck Karis, fl. 1990 and Robert Lubin (Bridge), 1 hour 12 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1993-03-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Aleck Karis, fl. 1990, Robert Lubin
Contributor
Mike von Kurtzfrau, William Daghlian
Author / Creator
Aleck Karis, fl. 1990, Robert Lubin
Publisher
Bridge
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Wolff,C., Vol.2: Chamber Works
composed by Christian Wolff, 1934-; conducted by James Fulkerson; produced by James Fulkerson; performed by Frank Denyer, 1943-, The Barton Workshop (Mode Records), 1 hour 12 mins
This collection presents a wonderful overview of the variety and range in Christian Wolff's work from 1950 through 1987, from the most delicate of soundpieces, to gently humorous works, to powerfully moving political and humanist statements. There are excellent performances by The Barton Workshop with composer/tro...
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composed by Christian Wolff, 1934-; conducted by James Fulkerson; produced by James Fulkerson; performed by Frank Denyer, 1943-, The Barton Workshop (Mode Records), 1 hour 12 mins
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This collection presents a wonderful overview of the variety and range in Christian Wolff's work from 1950 through 1987, from the most delicate of soundpieces, to gently humorous works, to powerfully moving political and humanist statements. There are excellent performances by The Barton Workshop with composer/trombonist James Fulkerson as conductor and director. The works included are several that address feminist concerns and history: Piano Tri...
This collection presents a wonderful overview of the variety and range in Christian Wolff's work from 1950 through 1987, from the most delicate of soundpieces, to gently humorous works, to powerfully moving political and humanist statements. There are excellent performances by The Barton Workshop with composer/trombonist James Fulkerson as conductor and director. The works included are several that address feminist concerns and history: Piano Trio (Greenham - Seneca - Camiso), named after three women's peace encampments around the world; I Like to Think of Harriet Tubman, with a powerful text by {%Susan Griffin} about this brave "conductor" on the Underground Railroad who risked life and limb to guide slaves to freedom, which text also contains pointed references to modern times; and the Piano Song (I am a Dangerous Woman), to an insightful text by {%Joan Cavanagh} ("I will tell you, sir, whether you are concerned or not, masculinity has made of this world a living hell, a furnace burning away at hope, love, faith, and justice"). There are surprising instrumental pieces: the delicate Duo for Violinist and Pianist (1961) which is also a duo about contrasting senses of time; the remarkably forward-looking Serenade (1950) which Wolff composed when he was only sixteen years old; the beautiful in memoriam piece For Morty; and the sweetly humorous Stardust Pieces, named after his third child, {%Starbuck}. The Eisler Ensemble Pieces contain variations on traditional folk songs about joyful resistance to oppression. ~ "Blue Gene" Tyranny, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1996
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Barton Workshop, Frank Denyer, 1943-
Contributor
James Fulkerson, Robert Bosch Geluid, fl. 2002
Author / Creator
Christian Wolff, 1934-, The Barton Workshop, Frank Denyer, 1943-
Publisher
Mode Records
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Xenakis: Works for Piano, Vol. 4
composed by Iannis Xenakis, 1922-2001; conducted by Charles Peltz; performed by Aki Takahashi and Jane Peters, Society for New Music (Mode Records, 1999), 1 hour 1 mins
Known for drawing unusual sonorities from conventional instruments, Xenakis strangely left the piano's potential for novel sounds unexplored. In these works, Xenakis stays on the keyboard without so much as a plucked string or any use of gadgetry to alter the instrument's sound. Although that might make these piec...
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composed by Iannis Xenakis, 1922-2001; conducted by Charles Peltz; performed by Aki Takahashi and Jane Peters, Society for New Music (Mode Records, 1999), 1 hour 1 mins
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Known for drawing unusual sonorities from conventional instruments, Xenakis strangely left the piano's potential for novel sounds unexplored. In these works, Xenakis stays on the keyboard without so much as a plucked string or any use of gadgetry to alter the instrument's sound. Although that might make these pieces appear less radical, even "safe," Xenakis exploits every other option available. Evryali is an energetically rhythmic piece that bur...
Known for drawing unusual sonorities from conventional instruments, Xenakis strangely left the piano's potential for novel sounds unexplored. In these works, Xenakis stays on the keyboard without so much as a plucked string or any use of gadgetry to alter the instrument's sound. Although that might make these pieces appear less radical, even "safe," Xenakis exploits every other option available. Evryali is an energetically rhythmic piece that bursts into a chaotic roar of crashing chords, traversing the piano's range and achieving maximum volume. Dikhthas is also heavily dependent on loud, percussive playing, though the violin's glissandi and pitch-bending provide the microtones that are integral to Xenakis' sound and add a welcome timbral contrast. Herma, constantly shifting in mood with wildly variable gestures, is regrettably like many other avant-garde solo piano pieces. A kind of mini-concerto, Palimpsest is the most characteristic work on the disc, full of the sonic mayhem and ritualistic patterns for which Xenakis is best known. Mists darts everywhere, as if actively pursuing ideas only to find that they dissipate when grasped. A.r., the briefest piece, is a rapid toccata extrapolated from a fragment by Ravel, though the overpowering result is unlike anything by that composer. ~ Blair Sanderson, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Society for New Music, Aki Takahashi, Jane Peters
Contributor
Charles Peltz
Author / Creator
Iannis Xenakis, 1922-2001, Society for New Music, Aki Takahashi, Jane Peters
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Mode Records
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