Sun Threads This CD features the first commercial release of a compilation of some of the chamber music works by renowned composer Augusta Read Thomas, performed by the Walden Chamber Players. Thomas's music exudes vibrancy and a rich palette of colors and is marked by a highly sophisticated musical language that is all her own. The Walden Chamber Players collaborated with Augusta Read Thomas in the production of this CD which showcases one of America's most important composers. Includes the beautiful and powerful string quartet, "Sun Threads."
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Music for Bassoon and Strings features Boston Symphony Orchestra bassoonist, Rick Ranti and the Walden Chamber Players in a diverse repertoire of bassoon music in the flattering company of strings. From the romantic Villa-Lobos Ciranada das Sete Notas, to the plaintive Vaughan Williams Six Studies on English Folksong, to lighter moments with the Francaix Divertissement and the Devienne Quartet. A wonderful Quartet by Bernard Garfield will surprise all who didn't know that he is as gifted with composition as with the instrument.
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http://people.bu.edu/rranti
Revolution In creating these transcriptions for flute and piano, Marianne Gedigian and Rick Rowley have sought to expand existing flute repertoire by drawing from lesser-known violin repertoire of the Romantic period. Inspiration for this recording came from the artists’ desire to bridge the gap between traditional flute repertoire and their own musical and creative interests. Featuring works by Wellenspiel, Grasse, Dvorak, Stravinsky, Papini and Suk among others.
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Larry Bell 12 Preludes and Fugues Jonathan Bass plays the works
of Larry Bell.
Sales and sound samples at http://www.alibris.com/search/classical/artist/Jonathan%20Bass
Jonathan Bass plays Bach, Chopin, Scriabin & Pinkham has been released on Americus Records. Gramophone Magazine wrote: "Superbly played Bach and Chopin with haunting music by Pinkham."His second CD, entitled "Reminiscences and Reflections", an hour-long solo piano work consisting of twelve preludes and fugues by Larry Bell, was released on North-South Records in December 2003.
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http://www.americuscd.com/cgi-bin/single.pl?id=AMR20001015
Sonates pour violin features Walden member, Irina Muresanu, violin, and Dana Ciocarlie, piano in a recording of Guillaume Lekeu's Sonata in G for violin and piano, and Albéric Magnard's Sonata Op. 13 for violin and piano.
Sales and sound samples at http://www.lydiajardon.com/arr-le-ma-en1.html
“Heart and soul in the breathtaking
music of a thoughtful contemporary
composer...reveals a lively, probing mind
allied to a beating heart.
— Donald Rosenberg, Gramphone
“Superbly played Bach and Chopin
with haunting music by Pinkham."
— Gramphone
“Superb, colorful bassoon playing.
— Tamara Bernstein, Toronto Globe & Mail