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ID: MSV28508
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Type: CD
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Subkolektion: Oboe
The first recordings of exquisite works for oboe with piano or chamber ensemble, performed by leading lights of the British contemporary music scene. Challenging but extremely approachable, Roxburgh's music is well worth getting to know.
tracks: Study 1 - solo oboe Aulodie - oboe and piano Images - oboe and piano Eclissi - oboe, violin, viola, cello Antares - oboe and piano Elegy - oboe and chamber ensemble Cantilena - oboe and piano |
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ID: MSV28507
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Type: CD
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Subkolektion: String instruments
The three composers featured on this CD are in themselves leading lights of the contemporary music scene in the UK, and their works (of which these are first recordings) very fine examples of the modern string quartet, all extremely accessible.
tracks: John Casken: String Quartet no. 2
Judith Weir: String Quartet
Robert Saxton: Songs, Dances and Ellipses
The Kreutzer Quartet has forged an enviable reputation as one of the Europe’s most dynamic and innovative string quartets. The ‘Independent’ newspaper summed up their playing as ‘Passion, Grace and Steel…’.
They are the dedicatees of numerous works, and over many years forged creative partnerships with composers including Sir Michael Tippett, David Matthews, Michael Finnissy, Judith Weir, and Haflidi Hallgrimsson. They have a particularly strong relationship to a cross-section of leading American composers, having collaborated intensively with the great George Rochberg in the last few years of his life, as long as working closely with figures as Elliott Schwartz, and the prolific symphonist Gloria Coates.
As recording artists they have won critical acclaim for their discs on the Naxos, Metier, and Chandos labels. Their work in collaboration with art galleries has garnered much attention, and large audiences, particularly their annual residency at the Tate Gallery, St Ives. In 2008 they appeared at several Festivals including the Venice Biennale, and the Montpelier Festival. They are ‘Artists in association’ at York University. The performers on this CD are Peter Sheppard Skærved (violin), Gordon MacKay (violin), Bridget Carey (viola), and Neil Heyde (cello).
Of the works presented here there are no other recordings of the Casken and Saxton pieces, and at the recording of these, the composers were present, so it can be assumed they are precisely what the composers actually envisaged when writing the works.
The Kreutzer Quartet includes:
Peter Sheppard Skærved (Violin)
Mihailo Trandafilovski and previously Gordon MacKay (Violin)
Morgan Goff and previously Bridget Carey (Viola)
Neil Heyde (Cello) |
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ID: MSV28510
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Subkolektion: Piano
A recital of works for flute and piano by British composers, this CD includes world premier recordings (the pieces by Saxton, Lock and Butterworth) and introduces music that will undoubtedly enter the standard repertoire. A first-classa reference point in modern mudsic for flute.
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RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT:
Summer Music
Winter Music
ARTHUR BUTTERWORTH:
Aubade, premiere recording
ROBERT SAXTON:
Krystallen, premiere recording
DAVE HEATH:
Out of the Cool
BRIAN LOCK:
Flute Sonata, premiere recording
CECILIA McDOWALL:
The Moon Dances |
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ID: MSV28513
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Kolektion: Contemporary musicSubkolektion: Oboe
Works for oboe and strings (either string trio or quartet) form a considerable part of the oboe's historic repertoire. Works first appeared in the 1750s and by the 1770s were very popular. Over 100 works survive from this period; the most famous being the Mozart Oboe Quartet in F K370. It is not, however, until the 20th century that works are once again written for this ensemble, many for the renowned British oboists Leon Goossens and Janet Craxton. Surrounding these figures a substantial body of music for oboe and string trio or quartet has been written, the most well known work being Britten’s Phantasy Quartet op 2. The works for oboe and strings represented on this CD, while in many ways being part of this great tradition, offer significantly different ways of writing for the ensemble; taking different compositional and stylistic approaches to the music and particularly in their writing for the oboe. These various approaches demonstrate the potential of this medium; its artistic and aesthetic range. Of the other three works, Finnissy’s two pieces present the oboe as a soloist with an ensemble accompaniment and Redgate’s Éperons for oboe and one percussionist offers a different approach to writing for the instrument in a chamber music setting. Since his time as a student at the Royal Academy of Music, Christopher Redgate has specialised in the performance of contemporary oboe music. This specialisation has inspired many composers to write for him and as a result he has given premiere performances of a great number of works. His performing career has taken him all over the world, working as a soloist and in many ensembles. His performances frequently include the use of electronics and especially of the laptop computer and for many years now he has been including improvisation as a significant part of his recitals. He has been active as a teacher both of oboe and in workshops for composers. He broadcasts regularly for BBC R3 and has several solo CDs available. He has recently contributed three articles to an edition of Contemporary Music Review, is working on a book on the interpretation of contemporary oboe music and contributing a chapter in a new book on the music of Michael Finnissy.
Clarke, James:
Quintet for Oboe and String Quartet,Kreutzer Quartet
Finnissy:
Greatest Hits of All Time / Ceci n’est pas une forme, Ensemble Exposé
Fox, C: Oboe Quintet, Kreutzer Quartet
Redgate, R: Quintet for Oboe & Strings, Kreutzer Quartet / Éperons, Julian Warburton (percussion)
Skempton: Garland for Oboe and String Trio, Roger Redgate (violin), Bridget Carey (viola) & Robin Michael (cello)
Christopher Redgate (oboe)
The Kreutzer Quartet includes:
Peter Sheppard Skærved (Violin)
Mihailo Trandafilovski and previously Gordon MacKay (Violin)
Morgan Goff and previously Bridget Carey (Viola)
Neil Heyde (Cello) |
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ID: MSV28512
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Kolektion: InstrumentalSubkolektion: Piano and Saxophone
Thomas Fortmann is a composer with a rich and varied set of styles and inspirations, ranging from jazz, rock (he was a rock musician for many years), German cabaret and theatre-music, to serialism and modernist techniques. This creates a unique soundworld of likeable, fascinating music, often with a distinct sense of humour. These first recordings of music for saxophone (and saxophone quartet) demolish boundaries and are played by some of Europe's foremost sax players.
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Thomas Fortmann:
Sonata for Saxophone and Piano,Marco Falaschi (alto sax), Marco Podesta (pno)
Catholic Blues, Marco Falaschi (alto sax), Roberto Frati (baritone sax), Steve Potts (soprano sax), Ettore Candela (pno)
Bach Cab, Davide Vallini(soprano sax), Carlo Lapegna (pno)
Eben, eben, Marco Falaschi (alto sax), Carlo Lapegna (pno)
Three Piggies in Clover, Marco Falaschi (soprano sax), Francesca Corsi (alto sax), carlo Lapegna (pno)
Sonkran, Quartetto Berlioz
Pop Oh Kakapitl, Quartetto Berlioz
Sonatina (That Goretti Thing), Davide Vallini (soprano sax), Milo Vanelli (tenor sax)
A Little American Night Music, Quartetto Berlioz
A Whale in the Circus (from the stage production 'Collidis Pinocchio'),Ruber Marani (soprano sax), Marco Falaschi (alto sax),Francesca Corsi (baritone sax),Carlo Lapegna (pno), Devis Tarolli (drums) |
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ID: MSV28514
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Kolektion: Chamber MusicSubkolektion: Voices and Chamber Ensemble
British composer JEFFREY LEWIS has produced some absolutely stunning music - modernist in some ways but always reaching out to the listener - deeply spiritual and hauntingly beautiful, especially the wonderful Silentia Noctis for soprano and piano. Anyone wanting a perfect introduction to the best ofr contemporary music should look no further.
Premiere recordings of works by major contemporary British composer
World class artists
Texts of vocal work included
JEFFREY LEWIS studied with Stockhausen and Ligeti and his earlier works were uncompromising, but his later music featured here, is modern yet very approachable and melodic with often haunting atmospheres. He has received many commissions from the BBC and his works have been performed by many leading artists.
ZHENG-YU WU, violin, is a leading Chinese musician who has played with all major Chinese orchestras and toured many countries.
CAROLINE MACPHIE, soprano, is developing a fine reputation in both recital and operatic work.
DAVID JONES, piano and director, is a senior staff member at the RNCM, pianist for the Halle Choir and carries out numerous other engagements.
The disc contains first recordings of the beautiful vocal piece Silentia Noctis, two works for violin and piano, one solo piano work and a piece for chamber ensemble, all demonstrating why Lewis is one of the most individual and skilful composers of our age.
tracks: SILENTIA NOCTIS (Caroline MacPhie, soprano, David Jones, piano) DUOLOGUE SCENA (Zheng-Yu Wu, violin, David Jones, piano) SERENO David Jones, piano STRATOS William Stafford (clarinet), Sophie Mather (violin), Hester Chapman (cello), Toby Kearney (glockenspiel), Daniel Jones (vibraphone), James Faulkner (electric guitar), Ian Tate (piano) : directed by David Jones |
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ID: MSVCD2001
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Kolektion: InstrumentalSubkolektion: Piano
These beautiful works, often overlooked within the repertoire, contain many of the quintessential elements of Bach's work. Dramatic and moving, they have been described as a celebration of, and insight into, the composer's spirit, capturing a maelstrom of elation and stillness. The CD sleeve includes an illuminating essay by John Butt, one of the world's leading academic authorities on Bach.
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J. S. Bach:
Toccata in D minor, BWV 913 Toccata in G minor, BWV 915 Toccata in E minor, BWV 914 Toccata in F sharp minor, BWV 910 Toccata in C minor, BWV 911 Toccata in G major, BWV 916 Tocata in D major, BWV 912 |
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ID: MSVCD2004
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Subkolektion: Violin
The second in the "Life & Times" series which sets Beethoven's violin sonatas in their social and musical context. On this disc the "context" is provided by child prodigy Josef Mayseder - according to Beethoven a "genius boy".
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Beethoven: Violin Sonata in A major, op. 47 ("Kreutzer") 6 Deutsche Tanze, WoO 42 J. Mayseder: Violin Sonata in E flat major |
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ID: MSVCD2003
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Subkolektion: Piano
The first in the "Life & Times" series which sets Beethoven's violin sonatas in their social and musical context. On this disc the "context" is provided by Beethoven's pupil, patron and confidant Archduke Rudolph Esterhazy of Austria in his Variations on a theme of Prnice Louis Ferdinand.
tracks: Beethoven: Violin Sonata in G major, op. 96 Rondeau in G major, WoO 41 12 Variations in F major after "Se vuol ballare" from Mozart's "Le Nozze di Figaro", WoO 40 Archduke Rudolph: Variations in F major for violin and piano |
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ID: MSVCD2006
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Subkolektion: Piano
The fourth in our acclaimed series which presents Beethoven's Violin Sonatas in their musical and social context, alongside works by Beethoven's contemporaries and pupils. Here we present the op. 23 adn 24 Sonatas together with the very fine and little known C minor Sonata, op. 38. by Ferdinand Ries.
This is the fourth disc in a series that sets Beethoven’s sonatas in their social and musical context. The Opus 23 & 24 (Frühlingssonate) Sonatas were commissioned by Baron Moritz de Fries and were first performed in Vienna 1800. The connection with Ferdinand Ries was that his father had been a teacher of violin technique to Beethoven, and Beethoven reciprocated with piano lessons for Ferdinand, when he settled in Vienna in 1801.
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L. van Beethoven:
Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23
Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 'Spring'
F. Ries:
Violin Sonata Op. 38 |
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