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American Tapestry
conducted by Max Lifchitz, 1948-; produced by Max Lifchitz, 1948-; performed by David Jolley and William Meredith, North/South Chamber Orchestra (North-South), 55 mins
Naxos' Wind Band Classics series has exposed some of the top-notch music-making being achieved by American ensembles in this rather undervalued medium, and this disc, by the Lone Star Wind Orchestra of the University of North Texas (the primary conservatory location in the giant Texas university system), makes a g...
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conducted by Max Lifchitz, 1948-; produced by Max Lifchitz, 1948-; performed by David Jolley and William Meredith, North/South Chamber Orchestra (North-South), 55 mins
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Naxos' Wind Band Classics series has exposed some of the top-notch music-making being achieved by American ensembles in this rather undervalued medium, and this disc, by the Lone Star Wind Orchestra of the University of North Texas (the primary conservatory location in the giant Texas university system), makes a good sample purchase for the series. The technical proficiency of the band is startling, as can be heard from the beginning in their fla...
Naxos' Wind Band Classics series has exposed some of the top-notch music-making being achieved by American ensembles in this rather undervalued medium, and this disc, by the Lone Star Wind Orchestra of the University of North Texas (the primary conservatory location in the giant Texas university system), makes a good sample purchase for the series. The technical proficiency of the band is startling, as can be heard from the beginning in their flawless rendition of John Williams' ornate arrangement of the "Star-Spangled Banner." The program is likewise accomplished in its thinking. The idea of veteran director Eugene Migliaro Corporon is to break down the wall between familiar music and contemporary compositions by bludgeoning it: he juxtaposes universal standards lke Rhapsody in Blue and the Washington Post March with newly composed music, mostly by composers with some connection to North Texas. The vaguely funky Radiant Joy of Steven Bryant may be the most persuasive of these, but the general method of getting audiences to listen to something new seems sound in any case. The suite from Howard Hanson's Merry Mount is a fine orchestral work that did not deserve the disuse into which it has fallen, and the level of inspiration on the disc as a whole never flags for long. The level of recording engineering is unusually sophisticated for a university-related disc, but then this is an ensemble with aspirations to be, as Ross Perot would say, world-class, and it achieves that goal in large part. ~ James Manheim, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
2004-01-15
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
North/South Chamber Orchestra, David Jolley, William Meredith
Contributor
Max Lifchitz, 1948-, Larry Russell
Author / Creator
North/South Chamber Orchestra, David Jolley, William Meredith
Publisher
North-South
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Encores
composed by Paul Reade, 1943-1997; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Emma Johnson, 1966-, Skaila Kanga and Julius Drake, in ASV digital (ASV, 1993), 1 hour 8 mins
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composed by Paul Reade, 1943-1997; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Emma Johnson, 1966-, Skaila Kanga and Julius Drake, in ASV digital (ASV, 1993), 1 hour 8 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Emma Johnson, 1966-, Skaila Kanga, Julius Drake
Contributor
Martin Haskell, Andrew Keener, 1954-
Author / Creator
Paul Reade, 1943-1997, Emma Johnson, 1966-, Skaila Kanga, Julius Drake
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
ASV
Series
ASV digital
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Bach: Harpsichord Concertos, BWV 1060-1062, 1061a
composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750; conducted by Helmuth Rilling, 1933-; produced by Karen Wilson; performed by Robert Levin and Jeffrey Kahane, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra (Hänssler Classic), 58 mins
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composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750; conducted by Helmuth Rilling, 1933-; produced by Karen Wilson; performed by Robert Levin and Jeffrey Kahane, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra (Hänssler Classic), 58 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1999-07-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Levin, Jeffrey Kahane
Contributor
Helmuth Rilling, 1933-, Don Harder, Karen Wilson
Author / Creator
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Levin, Jeffrey Kahane
Publisher
Hänssler Classic
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Berkeley: A Centenary Tribute
composed by Sir Lennox Berkeley, 1903-1989; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Ian Brown, Kathryn Stott, Gareth Hulse, Michael Collins, Brian Wightman, John Pigneguy, Marcia Crayford, Ruth Crouch, Roger Chase and Christopher van Kampen, The Nash Ensemble (Helios), 1 hour 1 mins
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composed by Sir Lennox Berkeley, 1903-1989; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Ian Brown, Kathryn Stott, Gareth Hulse, Michael Collins, Brian Wightman, John Pigneguy, Marcia Crayford, Ruth Crouch, Roger Chase and Christopher van Kampen, The Nash Ensemble (Helios), 1 hour 1 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1983-06-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Nash Ensemble, Ian Brown, Kathryn Stott, Gareth Hulse, Michael Collins, Brian Wightman, John Pigneguy, Marcia Crayford, Ruth Crouch, Roger Chase, Christopher van Kampen
Contributor
Anthony Howell, Andrew Keener, 1954-
Author / Creator
Sir Lennox Berkeley, 1903-1989, The Nash Ensemble, Ian Brown, Kathryn Stott, Gareth Hulse, Michael Collins, Brian Wightman, John Pigneguy, Marcia Crayford, Ruth Crouch, Roger Chase, Christopher van Kampen
Publisher
Helios
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Bloch: Violin Concerto
composed by Ernest Bloch, 1880-1959; produced by Brian B. Culverhouse, fl. 1984; performed by Michael Guttman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (ASV), 1 hour 7 mins
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composed by Ernest Bloch, 1880-1959; produced by Brian B. Culverhouse, fl. 1984; performed by Michael Guttman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (ASV), 1 hour 7 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1991-06-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Guttman
Contributor
Brian B. Culverhouse, fl. 1984
Author / Creator
Ernest Bloch, 1880-1959, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Guttman
Publisher
ASV
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Bottesini, Vol 1: Gran duo concertante and other works
composed by Giovanni Bottesini, 1821-1889; conducted by Andrew Litton, 1959-; produced by Chris Hazell; performed by Thomas Martin and Emma Johnson, 1966-, English Chamber Orchestra (ASV, 1993), 54 mins
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composed by Giovanni Bottesini, 1821-1889; conducted by Andrew Litton, 1959-; produced by Chris Hazell; performed by Thomas Martin and Emma Johnson, 1966-, English Chamber Orchestra (ASV, 1993), 54 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
English Chamber Orchestra, Thomas Martin, Emma Johnson, 1966-
Contributor
Andrew Litton, 1959-, Tony Faulkner, Chris Hazell
Author / Creator
Giovanni Bottesini, 1821-1889, English Chamber Orchestra, Thomas Martin, Emma Johnson, 1966-
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
ASV
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Bottesini, Vol. 2: Romanza Drammatica and other works
composed by Giovanni Bottesini, 1821-1889; produced by Chris Hazell; performed by Thomas Martin, Anthony Halstead and Jacquelyn Fugelle (ASV, 1992), 1 hour 12 mins
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composed by Giovanni Bottesini, 1821-1889; produced by Chris Hazell; performed by Thomas Martin, Anthony Halstead and Jacquelyn Fugelle (ASV, 1992), 1 hour 12 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Thomas Martin, Anthony Halstead, Jacquelyn Fugelle
Contributor
Dick Lewzey, fl. 1973, Chris Hazell
Author / Creator
Giovanni Bottesini, 1821-1889, Thomas Martin, Anthony Halstead, Jacquelyn Fugelle
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
ASV
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Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1; Swedish Dances; Symphony No. 1
composed by Max Christian Friedrich Bruch, 1838-1920; conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Pamela Frank, Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hänssler Classic), 1 hour 4 mins
This is a truly great performance of Bruch's justly famous First Violin Concerto, a warm-hearted, big-toned performance of stunning virtuosity and consummate musicianship. Pamela Frank clearly loves the work and lavishes all her affection and attention on it. Neville Marriner may not love the work as much as Frank...
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composed by Max Christian Friedrich Bruch, 1838-1920; conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Pamela Frank, Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hänssler Classic), 1 hour 4 mins
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This is a truly great performance of Bruch's justly famous First Violin Concerto, a warm-hearted, big-toned performance of stunning virtuosity and consummate musicianship. Pamela Frank clearly loves the work and lavishes all her affection and attention on it. Neville Marriner may not love the work as much as Frank, but he clearly loves making music as much as she does, and he supports her interpretation like a father supports a daughter. When thi...
This is a truly great performance of Bruch's justly famous First Violin Concerto, a warm-hearted, big-toned performance of stunning virtuosity and consummate musicianship. Pamela Frank clearly loves the work and lavishes all her affection and attention on it. Neville Marriner may not love the work as much as Frank, but he clearly loves making music as much as she does, and he supports her interpretation like a father supports a daughter. When this performance was recorded in 2001, the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields was no longer a chamber orchestra, but rather a full-bodied and deep-toned romantic orchestra with the richer colors and lusher textures that better suited Bruch's music.
Coupled with the concerto are equally great performances of Bruch's unjustly neglected Swedish Dances and First Symphony. Marriner's enthusiastic conducting and the Academy's energetic playing make Bruch's Swedish Dances sound nearly on a par with Brahms' Hungarian Dances or Dvorák's Slavonic Dances and his First Symphony sound almost as fine as Schumann's First or Bruckner's First. Anyone who knows Bruch's First Concerto will want to hear Frank's performances of it, and anyone who knows Bruch's concerto will want to get to know his Swedish Dances and First Symphony, too. Hänssler's sound is acceptable overall, but a bit constricted in climaxes and a little thin on top. ~ James Leonard, All Music Guide Show more Show less
Coupled with the concerto are equally great performances of Bruch's unjustly neglected Swedish Dances and First Symphony. Marriner's enthusiastic conducting and the Academy's energetic playing make Bruch's Swedish Dances sound nearly on a par with Brahms' Hungarian Dances or Dvorák's Slavonic Dances and his First Symphony sound almost as fine as Schumann's First or Bruckner's First. Anyone who knows Bruch's First Concerto will want to hear Frank's performances of it, and anyone who knows Bruch's concerto will want to get to know his Swedish Dances and First Symphony, too. Hänssler's sound is acceptable overall, but a bit constricted in climaxes and a little thin on top. ~ James Leonard, All Music Guide Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
2001
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Pamela Frank
Contributor
Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, John Timperley, Andrew Keener, 1954-
Author / Creator
Max Christian Friedrich Bruch, 1838-1920, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Pamela Frank
Publisher
Hänssler Classic
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Burgon: Merciless Beauty
composed by Geoffrey Burgon, 1941-2010; conducted by Geoffrey Burgon, 1941-2010; produced by Geoffrey Burgon, 1941-2010; performed by James Bowman, 1941-, Kenneth Sillito, Hugh Webb, Mark David and Neil Jenkins, 1945-, City of London Sinfonia and Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASV), 1 hour 5 mins
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composed by Geoffrey Burgon, 1941-2010; conducted by Geoffrey Burgon, 1941-2010; produced by Geoffrey Burgon, 1941-2010; performed by James Bowman, 1941-, Kenneth Sillito, Hugh Webb, Mark David and Neil Jenkins, 1945-, City of London Sinfonia and Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASV), 1 hour 5 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1999
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
City of London Sinfonia, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, James Bowman, 1941-, Kenneth Sillito, Hugh Webb, Mark David, Neil Jenkins, 1945-
Contributor
Geoffrey Burgon, 1941-2010, Paul Golding, fl. 1989
Author / Creator
Geoffrey Burgon, 1941-2010, City of London Sinfonia, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, James Bowman, 1941-, Kenneth Sillito, Hugh Webb, Mark David, Neil Jenkins, 1945-
Publisher
ASV
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Capriccio
composed by Giovanni Bottesini, 1821-1889; produced by Simon Rhodes, fl. 1987; performed by Duncan McTier and Kathron Sturrock (Black Box), 1 hour 2 mins
Though the notion of a disc of violin encores may seem like a holdover from an earlier era that prized a performer's flash above taste, the idea is given new life in this 2008 Virgin release by French violinist Renaud Capuçon. Best known for his work with pianist Martha Argerich, the serious Capuçon might seem t...
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composed by Giovanni Bottesini, 1821-1889; produced by Simon Rhodes, fl. 1987; performed by Duncan McTier and Kathron Sturrock (Black Box), 1 hour 2 mins
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Though the notion of a disc of violin encores may seem like a holdover from an earlier era that prized a performer's flash above taste, the idea is given new life in this 2008 Virgin release by French violinist Renaud Capuçon. Best known for his work with pianist Martha Argerich, the serious Capuçon might seem to some an unlikely candidate for a disc of flamboyant encores. But Capuçon is not a typical, serious violinist nor are these typical,...
Though the notion of a disc of violin encores may seem like a holdover from an earlier era that prized a performer's flash above taste, the idea is given new life in this 2008 Virgin release by French violinist Renaud Capuçon. Best known for his work with pianist Martha Argerich, the serious Capuçon might seem to some an unlikely candidate for a disc of flamboyant encores. But Capuçon is not a typical, serious violinist nor are these typical, flamboyant encores. Here, Capuçon has included favorites like Kreisler's Liebeslied and Dinicu's Hora staccato along with rarities like Stravinsky's Russian Song and Szymanowski's Roxanna's Song and so cannot be accused of sticking with safe standard repertoire. But whether the work is tried and true or fresh and new, Capuçon's playing makes it all sound vital and vivid. His phrasing in Schubert's Ave Maria floats the melody like a singer, his rhythm in Dvorák's Slavonic Dance drives the tempo like a dancer, and his effortless virtuosity in Poldini's Poupée valsante matches the finest players of the past. Best of all, Capuçon always sounds like himself and no one else. His combination of focused vibrato, smooth register shifts, and burning energy is wholly unique, and whether the work is familiar or unfamiliar, Capuçon makes it his own. Accompanied with sympathy by pianist Jérôme Ducros and recorded in detailed digital sound by Virgin, Capuçon's performances may thrill even jaded violin fans. ~ James Leonard, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1996-04-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Duncan McTier, Kathron Sturrock
Contributor
Simon Rhodes, fl. 1987
Author / Creator
Giovanni Bottesini, 1821-1889, Duncan McTier, Kathron Sturrock
Publisher
Black Box
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