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(Folkways Records, 1965), 45 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1965
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Brahms: Hungarian Dance #8
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Schrammelmusik rose from the slums of Vienna (a musical product of the meeting of Austrian, Hungarian, Slovenian, Moravian and Bavarian immigrants) to the fashionable haunts of Vienna's aristocracy and even the Austrian court. Now stylish in the cafés of Vienna and Budapest,...
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During the 18th and 19th centuries, Schrammelmusik rose from the slums of Vienna (a musical product of the meeting of Austrian, Hungarian, Slovenian, Moravian and Bavarian immigrants) to the fashionable haunts of Vienna's aristocracy and even the Austrian court. Now stylish in the cafés of Vienna and Budapest, the music—largely waltzes and ländlers—is usually played with accordion and double-necked guitar. This collection features instead...
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Schrammelmusik rose from the slums of Vienna (a musical product of the meeting of Austrian, Hungarian, Slovenian, Moravian and Bavarian immigrants) to the fashionable haunts of Vienna's aristocracy and even the Austrian court. Now stylish in the cafés of Vienna and Budapest, the music—largely waltzes and ländlers—is usually played with accordion and double-necked guitar. This collection features instead the zither and cimbalom in an airy and delicate combo.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Dick Marta, fl. 1955
Author / Creator
Dick Marta, fl. 1955
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Cook Records
Topic / Theme
Music
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(Folkways Records, 1962), 49 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Milk Cow Blues
produced by John Cohen, 1932-; performed by Roscoe Holcomb; in Close To Home (Folkways Records, 1975), 2 mins
Recorded in Holcomb's home in eastern Kentucky, this album portrays the music of a master musician whose identification with his songs is intense, innate, and above all, honest. It's not for nothing that John Cohen, the man who recorded Close to Home, coined the phrase "the high lonesome sound" to describe Holc...
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produced by John Cohen, 1932-; performed by Roscoe Holcomb; in Close To Home (Folkways Records, 1975), 2 mins
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Recorded in Holcomb's home in eastern Kentucky, this album portrays the music of a master musician whose identification with his songs is intense, innate, and above all, honest. It's not for nothing that John Cohen, the man who recorded Close to Home, coined the phrase "the high lonesome sound" to describe Holcomb's voice.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Roscoe Holcomb
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Author / Creator
Roscoe Holcomb
Date Published / Released
1975
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
Folk music
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The Cradle of Harmony: William Sidney Mount's Violin and Fiddle Music
composed by William Sidney Mount, 1807-1868 (Folkways Records, 1976), 48 mins
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composed by William Sidney Mount, 1807-1868 (Folkways Records, 1976), 48 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Author / Creator
William Sidney Mount, 1807-1868
Date Published / Released
1976
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Forgotten Pedal Harpsichord/Hufstadter Singers
(Cook Records, 1953), 48 mins
This recording juxtaposes two contrasting classical musical styles: Bruce Prince-Joseph performs Vivaldi, Bach and Mozart on a two-manual pedal harpsichord and the Hufstader Singers perform largely 16th century madrigal works from England, France and Italy. One highlight contributed by the madrigal ensemble is th...
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(Cook Records, 1953), 48 mins
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This recording juxtaposes two contrasting classical musical styles: Bruce Prince-Joseph performs Vivaldi, Bach and Mozart on a two-manual pedal harpsichord and the Hufstader Singers perform largely 16th century madrigal works from England, France and Italy. One highlight contributed by the madrigal ensemble is the first recorded performance of Barber's Three Reincarnations, a modern take on Renaissance polyphony.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
Cook Records
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Forms in Instrumental Music: Prepared by Vaclav Nelhybel - Music Examples by Chamber Orchestra and Piano
(Folkways Records, 1962), 51 mins
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(Folkways Records, 1962), 51 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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The Fugue in the Style of the 18th Century
produced by Václav Nelhýbel, 1919-1996 (Folkways Records, 1964), 1 hour 53 mins
This instructional compilation introduces the Fugue through a variety of songs by Johann Sebastian Bach. Performed by Vaclav Nelhybel, Vaclav explains in detail what the Fugue is, breaks down its varying components and follows each explanation with a sample of music to illustrate the point. Liner notes include wri...
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produced by Václav Nelhýbel, 1919-1996 (Folkways Records, 1964), 1 hour 53 mins
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This instructional compilation introduces the Fugue through a variety of songs by Johann Sebastian Bach. Performed by Vaclav Nelhybel, Vaclav explains in detail what the Fugue is, breaks down its varying components and follows each explanation with a sample of music to illustrate the point. Liner notes include written instruction heard on album.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Václav Nelhýbel, 1919-1996
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Gottschalk, Louis Moreau (1829-1869): American Piano Music
composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, 1829-1869 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1992), 1 hour 13 mins
Born in New Orleans, Gottschalk (1829-1869) composed piano works that drew on elements of Creole, African American, French, Caribbean, and Southern U.S. culture. He was the first American to earn international acclaim as a pianist-composer. Performed by renowned pianist Amiram Rigai, the selections encompass a v...
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composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, 1829-1869 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1992), 1 hour 13 mins
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Born in New Orleans, Gottschalk (1829-1869) composed piano works that drew on elements of Creole, African American, French, Caribbean, and Southern U.S. culture. He was the first American to earn international acclaim as a pianist-composer. Performed by renowned pianist Amiram Rigai, the selections encompass a variety of styles and reveal the breathtaking scope of Gottschalk's work. This remastered 70-minute recording is indispensable for thos...
Born in New Orleans, Gottschalk (1829-1869) composed piano works that drew on elements of Creole, African American, French, Caribbean, and Southern U.S. culture. He was the first American to earn international acclaim as a pianist-composer. Performed by renowned pianist Amiram Rigai, the selections encompass a variety of styles and reveal the breathtaking scope of Gottschalk's work. This remastered 70-minute recording is indispensable for those interested in American classical music. "Exotic, innovative compositions are performed with panache by a world-renowned pianist." —Billboard
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Author / Creator
Louis Moreau Gottschalk, 1829-1869
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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The Harp
(Cook Records, 2012), 57 mins
The Vito brothers play harp duos stylishly adapted from the classical keyboard repertoire or composed by Edward, showing off their virtuosity and grace in favorites like Chopin's "Fantasie Impromptu," Debussy's "Claire de Lune" and Lecuona's "Malaguena."
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(Cook Records, 2012), 57 mins
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The Vito brothers play harp duos stylishly adapted from the classical keyboard repertoire or composed by Edward, showing off their virtuosity and grace in favorites like Chopin's "Fantasie Impromptu," Debussy's "Claire de Lune" and Lecuona's "Malaguena."
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Cook Records
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