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CD301: BRAHMS
Two Sonatas for Clarinet and Piano. Mitchell Lurie, Clarinet; Leona Lurie, Piano. DANIEL
KESSNER, Dances for Clarinet and Guitar; Richard Lesser, Clarinet;
Jordan Charnofsky, Guitar. UPC 009414730121. BUY NOW
Mitchell Lurie, former
principal clarinet with the Pittsburgh and Chicago Symphonies under Fritz
Reiner, taught at the University of Southern California for 50 years, and is
possibly the best-known clarinetist in the world. The Brahms Sonatas were
originally on Crystal LP S301, which was one of Crystal’s best-selling
LPs. Richard Lesser, one of Lurie’s prize students, was
principal clarinet with the Israel Philharmonic for 35 years. This is the
premiere recording of Daniel Kesner’s Dances.
Jordan Charnofsky has performed guitar with the Los Angeles Opera
Orchestra, in the World Festival of Sacred Music, numerous times at the
Academy Awards celebrations, and for TV and film.
“This CD is a digital transfer from Lurie’s original
analogue LP recording which he did for Crystal Records in 1972. In reissuing
this Crystal has performed an important service for clarinetists and lovers of
the music of Brahms. Mitchell Lurie had a long and distinguished
career as a performer and artist teacher. This CD is a beautiful partnership of long standing with
his wife, Leona Lurie. She is a musician of equal stature in these
performances, playing with real power and clarity which matches his clarinet
playing. Their Music making, if he could have heard it, would have
brought a smile to Brahms’ face…
“The music is immediately likeable and would be a welcome
addition to a recital programme.” Australian
Clarinet and Saxophone, Summer 2009-2010
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Brahms Sonata in F Minor Mvt 1 Allegro appassionato Mvt 2 Andante un poco Adagio Mvt 3 Allegro grazioso Mvt 4 Vivace Brahms Sonata in Eb
Major Mvt 1 Allegro amabile Mvt 2 Allegro appassionato Mvt 3 Andante con moto Kessner: Dances Sicilienne Balkan Dance Sarabande Fire Dance
CD330: JAMES CAMPBELL,
CLARINET. John York, Piano. UPC
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Malcolm Arnold, Sonatina, op. 29; Claude Debussy, Petite
Pièce and Premiere Rhapsodie; Gabriel Pierné, Canzonetta; Alban Berg,
Four Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, op. 5; Witold Lutoslawski, Five Dance
Preludes; Paul Jeanjean, Carnival of Venice; Carl Maria von Weber, Seven
Variations on a theme from Silvana, op. 33.
James Campbell, Clarinet, with John York, Piano. James Campbell has
been named Canada's Artist of the Year, made a member of the CBC Classical
Music Hall of Fame, awarded the Queen's Gold and Diamond Jubilee Medal, an
Honorary Doctor of Laws, and Canada's highest honor, the Order of Canada. He
has performed in over 35 countries with over 60 orchestras, including the
Boston Pops, Montreal Symphony, and three of London's top orchestras: the
Philharmonic, Symphony, and Philharmonia. He has over 40 recordings. Campbell
was Professor of Music at Indiana University from 1988-2019.
Pianist
John York is a winner of the International Debussy Prize and has been a
frequent soloist with numerous orchestras. For 33 years he was professor of
piano at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London
“Clarinet playing simply doesn’t get any better than
this…his tone is pure honey, his transitions between registers smooth and
seamless, his intonation precise, his technical execution flawless, and his
music instincts in matters of tempo,dynamics, phrasing, and interpretive
expression always true to the letter and intent of the score before him. If you
love the clarinet, this is a must. If you hear it and you don’t love James
Campbell, you don’t love music.” Fanfare May 2021 (Dubins)
“the highest level of artistic collaboration…Campbell’s
elegance, subtlety, and refinement as a musician are exceptional. This
collection holds broad appeal for its purely musical values. I have never come
away as musically satisfied by a clarinet recital as I did from this one.
Campbell and York deserve to reach the widest possible audience.” Fanfare May 2021 (Huntley
Dent)
“James Campbell’s mastery of the clarinet is second to
none. The collaboration of these two virtuosi makes this CD a must for every
clarinetist’s library. Campbell’s honors and awards are too numerous to mention
them all.” The Clarinet Magazine December 2021
(Lori Ardovino)
“York
is phenomenal at the keyboard, combining prodigious technique and instrumental
command with a profound understanding each score, composer, and moment.” American
Record Guide March/April 2021 (Hanudel)
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Arnold: Sonatina Mvt 1 Allegro con
brio Mvt 2 Andantino Mvt 3 Furioso Debussy: Petite Piece Premiere Rhapsodie Pierne Canzonetta Berg:
Four Pieces Mvt 1 Massig Mvt 2 Sehr Langsam Mvt 3 Sehr rasch Mvt 4 Langsam Lutoslawski:
Five Dance Preludes Mvt 1 Allegro molto Mvt 2 Andantino Mvt 3 Allegro
giocoso Mvt 4 Andante Mvt 5 Allegro Molto Jeanjean: Carnival of Venice Von
Weber: Seven Variations on a theme from
Silvana
CD332: Clarinet Candescence. Melvin
Warner, Clarinet. With Diane Ragins, soprano; Allan Dameron, piano;
Sylvia Reynolds, 
piano; Peter Middleton,
flute; Jerry Horner, viola. Carl Maria von Weber: Fantasia and Rondo and Grand
Duo Concertant; Igor Stravinsky: Three Songs from William Shakespeare;
Krzysztof Penderecki: 3 Miniature; Donald Martino: A Set for Clarinet;
Louis Spohr: Six German Songs; William O. Smith: Five Pieces. Melvin
Warner is former associate principal clarinet of the Saint Louis Symphony and
is clarinet and chamber music professor emeritus at Northern Illinois
University. This compact disc features some of
the most exciting music ever composed for the clarinet. Melvin Warner’s
original release on LP was called “a real find, one of the finest
clarinet recordings I have yet to hear” by
Edward Tatnall Canby writing
in Audio Magazine.
“In Smith’s and Martino’s unaccompanied pieces, Warner is an
artist … in his element – fluid, stylish, and in complete command of the
music’s considerable technical difficulties, including frequent, large shifts
in register.” Fanfare Magazine UPC 009414733221 BUY
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von Weber: Grand Duo Concertant: Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Smith: Five Pieces: Vigorous Flowing Rhythmic Singing Spirited Spohr:
Six German Songs: Sei
still mein Herz Zwiegesang Sehnsucht Wiegenlied Dasheimliche Lied Wach auf Martino:
A Set for Clarinet: Allegro Adagio Allegro Stravinsky:
Three Songs: Musick to heare Full fadom five When Dasies pied Penderecki:
3 Miniature: Allegro Andante
cantabile Allegro
ma non troppo von Weber: Fantasia and
Rondo: Adagio
ma non troppo Allegro giojoso
CD356:
Tour de France. Webster Trio. Michael Webster, clarinet; Leone Buyse, flute; Katherine
Collier, piano. Gabriel Faure: Dolly Suite (flute, clarinet, piano; transcribed
by Webster); Faure: Morceau de Concours (flute, piano; Arr. Hulme-Brieff);
Saint-Saëns: Tarantella, op. 6 (flute, clarinet, piano); Debussy:
Petite PIece & Premiere Rhapsodie (clarinet, piano);
Syrinx (solo flute); Prelude à l’apres-midi d’un Faune (flute,
clarinet, piano; transcribed by Webster); Georges Bizet:
Jeux d’Enfants (flute, piccolo, clarinet, piano; transcribed by
Webster). UPC 009414735621 BUY
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“A
charming entertainment. “ Fanfare
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Faure Dolly Ste.: Mvt 1 (Berceuse) Mvt 2 (Mi-a-ou) Mvt 3 (Le jardin) Mvt 4 (Kitty
Valse) Mvt 5 (Tendresse) Mvt 6(Spanish
Dance) Faure: Morceau
de concours Saint- Saëns: Tarantella Debussy: Petit
Piece PremiereRhapsodie Syrinx Prelude
à l’apres-midi d’un faune Bizet:
Jeux d’enfants The
Swing The
Top The
Doll Merry-Go
-Round Shuttlecock Trumpet
and Drum Soap
Bubbles Puss
in the Corner Blindman's
Bluff Leapfrog Little
Husband, Little Wife The
Ball
CD357: WORLD WIDE WEBSTER. The Webster Trio (Leone Buyse, Flute; Michael
Webster, 
Clarinet;
Robert Moeling, Piano). Antonin
Dvorak, Slavonic Dances; Claude Debussy, Petite
Suite; Johannes Brahms, Hungarian Dances; Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Four Pieces
(La Jota Aragonesa, Souvenir de la Havane, Souvenir de Cuba, Grande
Tarantelle). UPC 09414735720 BUY
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cover photo and Webster Trio details.
Leone Buyse is former principal flutist with the
Boston Symphony. Michael Webster is former principal clarinetist with the Rochester
Philharmonic and the San Francisco Symphony. Robert Moeling is an international soloist
and chamber musician. They are now based at the Shepherd School of Music in
Houston, Texas. The works are superb, exciting transcriptions by Michael
Webster from four-hand piano literature.
“World Wide Webster is a fine new offering...These three
musicians play as one, and their sense of ensemble and creative interpretations
define the essence of chamber music." Flute Talk "Performances
here are excellent, with a seamless match between the two winds, and a coherent
blend with Robert Moeling's buoyant piano textures. Recordings are very fine..." Paul Ingram, Fanfare
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Antonin Dvorak: Slavonic Dances Presto (op.46,no.8) Moderato (op.72,no.14) Poco
adagio (op.72,no.13) Allegretto
grazioso (op.72,no.12) Poco
allegro (op.46,no.6) Claude Debussy: Petite Suite En bateau Cortege Menuet Ballet Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances No.
6 (Vivace) No.16 (Con
moto) No.14 (Un
poco andante) No.13 (Andanta grazioso) No.5 (Allegro) No.7 (Allegretto) No.21 (Vivace) Louis Moreau Gottschalk: La
Jota Aragonesa Souvenir
de la Havane Souvenir
de Cuba Grande
Tarantelle
CD646: MOZART SERENADE NO. 10 IN Bb, K. 361 for 12 Winds
and Double Bass. Toronto Chamber Winds, Winton Webber, Conductor. UPC
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Mozart's Serenade No. 10 in Bb, K.361, for 12 Winds and
Double Bass, is a masterpiece in every respect. It is one of his longest
instrumental works and is a musical blockbuster. It is written for 2
oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 basset horns, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, and double bass. The
Toronto Chamber winds include members of the Toronto Symphony, the Canadian
Ballet Orchestra, and the Hamilton Philharmonic. Oboes: Harry Sargous,
David Sussman; Clarinets: James Campbell, Gwillym Williams; Basset
Horns: David Bourque, Daniel Leeson; Bassoons: Christopher Weait, Mitchell
Clarke; Horns: R. Scott Wilson, Miles Hearn, Wayne Jeffrey, Gary Pattison;
Double Bass: Peter Madgett.
Serenade K. 361, Over 49 minutes, consists of seven movements of
extraordinary contrast, requiring unusual instrumental resources whose
characteristic colors were exploited as never before and rarely since. This
performance by the Toronto Chamber Winds is one of the only recorded
performances that adheres to the original Mozart manuscript. There are many
differences between this and the corrupted versions that are usually heard and
have been recorded previously.
This recording was originally on Crystal LP S646, released
1982, and was the first recording of the work under the guidance of Daniel
Leeson, who was one of the editors of the Serenade for
the Bärenreiter publication of the complete edition of Mozart’s
music. The performance is embellished in a style appropriate to the time of
composition.
“the composer’s crowning achievement in the serenade genre,
an undisputed masterpiece…a fine performance. The Toronto Chamber Winds are more than worthy
for serious consideration…a fine performance.” Fanfare (Jerry Dubins)
“The performing on this recording is exquisite. Lyrical,
sonorous, perfectly balanced, the musicians are to be lauded for this hallmark
achievement. For an exemplary recording of the Gran Partita, one need look no further.” The Horn Call (Lydia
Van Dreel)
“Masterfully
performed… lush performance and a master-class in knowing when to lead and when
to get out of the way. This is a worthy addition to every band director's
collection and teachers should make a point of sharing this with their double
reed, clarinet, and horn players.” Instrumentalist
(April 2020)
“The playing
is polished and professional; and the group produces a rich and resonant sound.
Solo passages are clear and lyrical; and the accompanying lines have excellent
balance and rhythm.” American
Record Guide (July/August 2020, Hanudel)
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Serenade in Bb, K. 361 (370a) I.
Largo; Allegro molto II. Menuetto;Trio 1,Trio
2 III.
Adagio_sample.mp3 IV.
Menuetto; Trio 1, Trio 2 V. Romanze VI. Thema_mit_Variationen VII. Finale:Rondo Allegro
molto
CD717 –
AMERICAN WEBSTER. Libby Larsen, Barn Dances; Robert
Sirota, Birds of Paradise; Anthony Brandt, Round Top
Trio; Richard Toensing, Children of Light; Paul
Schoenfeld, Sonatina. UPC 009414771728 BUY NOW
Leone Buyse Flute;
Michael Webster, Clarinet; Robert Moeling, Piano. Click here for
CD cover photo and Webster Trio details.
Libby
Larsen is one of America’s most performed living composers, having created a
catalog of over 500 works. She was a Grammy Award winner and has established a
permanent place for her works in concert repertory. Likewise the other
composers are recognized as tops in their field. These are premiere recordings
of works written and/or premiered by the Webster Trio.
The
Webster Trio is in-residence at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University
in Houston, Texas. Leone Buyse was previously principal flute with
the Boston Symphony and Michael Webster was principal clarinet with the San
Francisco Symphony. Robert Moeling is an acclaimed chamber pianist
and soloist. These are premiere recordings of works most of which were written
for the Webster Trio
“considerable
range and depth...and obvious mellifluous charms. “ Gramophone.
CD717
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Larsen: Barn Dances I.
Forward Six and Fall Back Eight II.
Divide the Ring III. Varsouvianna IV. Rattleshake Twist Sirota: Birds
of Paradise Brandt: Round
Top Trio Toensing: Children of Light I.
Dawn Processional II.
Song of the Morning Stars III.
The Robe of Light IV.
Silver Lightning, Golden Rain V. Phos Hilarioin Schoenfeld: Sonatina I.
Charleston II.
Rag III.
Jig
CD731:
Larry Combs, Clarinet. With Gail Williams, Horn;
Mary Ann Covert, Piano. Miklós Rózsa: Sonata for Clarinet
Solo and Sonatina for Clarinet Solo; George Rochberg: Trio for Clarinet,
Horn, and Piano; Gunther Schuller: Romantic Sonata for Clarinet, Horn, and
Piano. UPC
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“a show
case for Larry Combs...impressive virtuosity” Fanfare.
Larry Combs, one of the world's
most respected clarinetists, joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1974 and
was appointed principal clarinet by Sir Georg Solti in 1978. He has since appeared as concerto soloist with the
Orchestra on numerous occasions. He retired from the CSO in 2008. Prior to joining
the Chicago Symphony, he was a member of the New Orleans, Montreal, and Santa
Fe Opera orchestras.
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Rózsa: Sonata Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Rochberg:
Trio: Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Schuller:
Romantic Sonata: Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Rózsa:
Sonatina: Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2
CD733:
MOONFLOWERS, BABY!: Jonathan Cohler,
Clarinet. Hindemith: Sonata (clarinet, piano); Arthur Honegger: Sonatina
(clarinet, piano); Jean Francaix: Theme & Variations; Ralph Vaughan Williams:
Six Studies in English Folksong; Darius Milhaud: Duo Concertant &
Caprice; Eugene Bozza: Pulcinella; Meyer Kupferman: Moonflowers,
Baby! With Judith Gordon on piano. Cohlerhas “...playing of real distinction...” BBC Music Magazine; “...superlative technique.” Fanfare UPC
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Hindemith Sonata: Mvt 1 (Massig bewegt) Mvt 2 (Lebhaft) Mvt 3 (Sehr langsam) Mvt 4 (Kleines Rondo) Honegger Sontatina: Mvt 1(Modere) Mvt 2(Lent
et Soutenu) Mvt 3(Vif et Rythmique) Francaix: Theme
and Variations Vaughan Williams: Six
Studies Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Mvt 5 Mvt 6 Milhaud: Duo Concertant Caprice Bozza: Pulcinella Kupferman: Moonflowers,
Baby!
CD734:
TRIO INDIANA. James Campbell, clarinet;
Eli Eban, clarinet and Eb clarinet; Howard Klug, clarinet and bass
clarinet. Jean-Michel Defaye: Six Pieces D’Audition; Peter Schickele:
Dances for Three; Gary Kulesha: Political Implications; Michael Kibbe:
Ebony Suite; Frederick Fox: Time Weaving. The clarinetists are faculty members
at Indiana University. “A Marvelous group. Skillful musicians...a lovely ensemble
of ravishing sounds.” American Red Guide UPC
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Defay Six Pieces D'Audition: Mvt 1 (108) Mvt 2 (104) Mvt 3 (Lento-vivo) Mvt 4 (120) Mvt 5 (112) Schikele:
Dances for Three Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Mvt 5 Mvt 6 Mvt 7 Kulesha:
Political Implications Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Kibbe:
Ebony Suite Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Fox: Time
Weaving
CD735:
MICHAEL EDWARDS, CLARINET. Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, op. 167;
Bohuslav Martinu: Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano; Paul Ladmirault:
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; Bruno Bjelinski: Sonata for Clarinet and
Piano; Henri Rabaud: Solo de Concours, op. 10. With Timothy Bach on piano.
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Edwards was clarinetist with the Montreal Symphony and
principal clarinet with the Canadian Chamber Ensemble.
“Clarinet
fanciers will find a treat here”. Fanfare.
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Saint-Saens Sonata: Mvt 1 (Allegretto) Mvt 2 (Allegro
animato) Mvt 3 (Lento) Mvt 4 (Molto
allegro) Rabaud: Solo
de Concours Martinu: Sonatina Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Ladmirault:
Sonata Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Bjelinski:Sonata Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3
CD736:
BRIDGES TO BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA: James Campbell, clarinet; Eli Eban, clarinet and Eb clarinet;
Howard Klug, clarinet and bass clarinet. With guest clarinetists Mitchell
Lurie, Alfred Prinz and Min-Ho Yeh. Alfred Prinz: Trio, Bloomington
Quartet; Berhard Heiden: Clarinet Trio; Alfred Uhl:
Divertimento; Kurt Weill: Four Pieces from the Threepenny Opera. UPC
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“expert
& highly musical...enjoyable & satisfying hour”, Fanfare
The Indiana Trio members are the clarinet faculty at
the presitigious School of Music at Indiana University and are all
well-known clarinet soloists.
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Prinz Trio: Mvt 1 (Furioso) Mvt 2 (Adagio) Mvt 3 (Tango) Heiden Trio: Mvt 1 (Allegro Deciso) Mvt 2 (Allegro
molto) Mvt 3 (Andante
sostenuto) Mvt 4 (Allegro
vivace) Mvt 5 (Variations) Uhl:
Divertimento Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2(Andnate sostenuto) Mvt 3 (Allegro
con brio) Prinz: Bloomington Quartet Mvt 1 (Allegro aperto) Mvt 2 (Andante tranquillo) Mvt 3 (Prestissimo) Mvt 4 (Molto
moderato) Weill: Threepenny Opera Overture Mack
the Knife Tango
ballad Ballad of
the Easy Life
CD737:
MITCHELL LURIE, CLARINET, and his
composer colleagues. Halsey Stevens: Concerto
for Clarinet and String Orchestra; Frederick Lesemann: Sonata for Clarinet
& Percussion; Robert Muczynski: Time Pieces for Clarinet & Piano,
op. 43. Karen Ervin Pershing, percussion; Robert Muczynski, piano; Crystal
Chamber Orchestra, Akira Endo conducting. UPC 009414773722 BUY
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Mitchell Lurie, one of the world's
best-known clarinetetists, was principal clarinet in the Pittsburgh and
Chicago Symphonies with conductor Fritz Reiner before becoming a prominent film
studio clarinetist in Hollywood. For over 40 years, he taught at the University
of Southern California where he is Professor Emeritus. He was an active
performer in music festivals throughout the world. He died in 2008. Karen Ervin
was active as a percussionist in the Los Angeles area since 1972, and was
percussion teacher at California State University Northridge since 1974. She
died in 2004.
“one
of the world’s most famous clarinetists” Fanfare
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Stevens Concerto: Mvt 1 (Andante con moto) Mvt 2 (Quasi Adagio) Mvt 3 (Allegro Moderato) Lesemann: Sonata
CD738: VINTAGE WOODWINDS. Saeculum Aureum Players: Richard Spece, 19th
century 
clarinet; William McColl,
basset horn; Jeffrey Cohan, 17th century flute; Bonnie Garrett, fortepiano.
Mendelssohn: Konzertstücke 1&2; Giovanni Simone
Mayr: Bagattelle a Tre. UPC 009414773821 BUY
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“yet another
[Crystal] release that is top-notch from beginning to end.” American Record Guide.
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Mendelssohn Konzertstuck No 1: Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Andante) Mvt 3 (Presto) Konzertstuck No 2: Mvt 1 (Presto) Mvt 2 (Andante) Mvt 3 (Allegretto
Grazioso) Mayr: Bagatelle Mvt 7 Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Mvt 5 Mvt 6 Mvt 8 Mvt 9 Mvt 10 Mvt 11 Mvt 12
CD739: THE NAKED CLARINET. Tasha Warren, Unaccompanied
Clarinet. Miklós Rózsa:
Sonatina for Clarinet Solo; Shulamit Ran: Music for an Actor: Monologue
for Clarinet (in A); Joan Tower: Wings; Guy Yehuda: Three Preludes; David
Dzubay: Solus II; Libby Larsen: Dancing Solo. UPC 009414773920. BUY NOW
This CD
includes some of the best and most important recent works for unaccompanied
clarinet. Tasha Warren is principal clarinet with the Charlottesville Orchestra
and is on the faculty of the University of Virginia. Previously she taught at
Louisiana State University, and has been principal clarinet with the Columbus,
Indiana, Philarmonic since 2004. She holds a BM, MM, and ABD Doctor
of Music from Indiana University. Her teachers include James Campbell,
Eli Eban, and Robert Listokin.
“wide
variety of compositional styles [and] Warren’s sheer virtuosity. I warmly
recommend this disc.” International Record Review
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Rozsa: Sonatina for Clarinet Solo I. Tema con variazioni II.
Vivo e giocoso Ran: Music
for an Actor Tower: Wings Yehuda: Three Preludes I.
Lento con recitativo II. Dance III.
Epilogue Dzubay: Solus
II Larsen: Dancing Solo I.
with shadows II.
eight to the bar III.
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CD771:
HORN IN TRIOS. Brahms: Trio, op 40, for Violin, Horn, and Piano; Reinecke: Trio, op. 274, for Clarinet, Horn, and
Piano; Duvernoy: Trio No. 1, for Clarinet, Horn, and Piano.
Jose Zarzo, horn; Victor Parra, violin; Radovan Cavallin, clarinet;
Juan Francisco Parra, piano. All are
members of Ensemble Isola, made up of principals of the
Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra, which has established a
reputation of being Spain’s premier symphony orchestra. UPC 009414777126 BUY
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“excellent music and sterling, idiomatic performances.” Fanfare
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Brahms Trio: Mvt 1(Andante) Mvt 2(Scherzo) Mvt 3(Adagio) Mvt 4(Finale) Reinecke
Trio: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Ein Marchen) Mvt 3 (Scherzo) Mvt 4(Finale) Duvernoy Trio: Mvt 1(Adagio) Mvt 2(Allegretto)
CD772: ISOLA
ROMANTICA. Carl Czerny: Grande Serenade Concertante for Clarinet,
Horn, Cello, and Piano; Gustav Jenner: Trio for Clarinet, Horn, and Piano;
Frederic Duvernoy: Sonata No. 1 and 2 for Horn and Cello. All played by Ensemble Isola: Radovan Cavallin, clarinet;
Jose Zarzo, horn; Carlos Rivero, cello; Juan Francisco Parra, piano.
Ensemble
Isola members are all principals in the Gran Canaria Philharmonic in
Spain, and they are fabulous. This
is the group's second CD on Crystal. "All of the repertoire on 'Isola Romåntica'
receives elegant shaping and keen motivation in the hands of Ensemble Isola.
... The artistry is virtuosic, as well as sensitive to the needs of
chamber-music give-and-take."Rosenberg,
Gramophone. "The performance
here is outstanding. Clarinetist Radovan Cavallin delivers some
beautiful and sensitive playing." The
Clarinet UPC 009414777225 BUY
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Czerny: Grande Serenade Mvt 1 (Introduction:
Adagio) Mvt 2 (Theme) Variation
1 Variation
2 Variation
3 Variation
4 Variation
5 Variation
6 Variation
7 Mvt 3 (Adagio) Mvt 4 (Allegro
vivace con fuoco) Jenner: Trio in Eb Mvt 1(Moderato) Mvt 2 (Adagio) Mvt 3 (Presto) Mvt 4 (Allegro
non troppo) Duvernoy: Sonata No. 1 Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Adagio) Mvt 3 (Allegretto) Duvernoy:
Sonata No. 2 Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Adagio) Mvt 3 (Allegro)
CD321: OBOIST PETER CHRIST with David Atkins,
Clarinet and the Crystal Chamber
Soloists. Randall Thompson: Suite for
Oboe, Clarinet, & Viola; Vincent Persichetti: Parable for Solo Oboe;
William Grant Still: Miniatures for Flute, Oboe, & Piano; William Schmidt:
The Sparrow & the Amazing Mr. Avaunt; Alberto Ginastera: Duo for Flute
& Oboe (Gretel Shanley, flute). UPC 009414732125 BUY
NOW
“Recording of special merit...excellent performance.” Stereo Review
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Thompson Suite: Mvt
1 (Gaio) Mvt
2 (Adagio Assai) Mvt
3 (Allegro) Mvt
4 (Lento Religioso) Mvt
5 (Grave – Allegretto)
Persichetti Parable Ginastera
Duo: Mvt
1 (Sonata) Mvt
2 (Pastorale) Mvt
3 (Fuga) Schmidt The Sparrow and the Amazing_Mr.Avaunt: 1.
The Sparrow 2.
Mr. Avaunt Still Miniatures: Mvt
1 (I Ride an Old Paint) Mvt
2 (Adolorido) Mvt
3 (Jesus is a Rock in the Weary Land)
Mvt
4 (Yaravi) Mvt
5 (A Frog Went A-Courtin’)
VERDEHR TRIO DISCOGRAPHY:
Walter Verdehr, Violin; Elsa
Ludwig-Verdehr, Clarinet; Gary Kirkpatrick, Piano (CDs 741-749 and CD941), Kathryn Brown, Piano
(CD941), Silvia Roederer, Piano (CDs 942-970).
The Verdehrs have
commissioned over 200 works by the most
important composers in the world for the violin-clarinet-piano trio, thus
effectively creating this medium. Complementing this repertoire, the Trio
transcribes works from earlier periods. The Making of a Medium is a continuing
project. The recordings have brought critical acclaim for the music and
the Verdehr Trio. "A
true ensemble of outstanding players who have obvious love for the music." American
Record Guide
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CD741: VERDEHR TRIO, The
Making of a Medium, vol. 1. Mozart: Trio in D Major,
K381; Frescobaldi: Canzoni a Due; Alan Hovhaness: Lake Samish, op. 415; Thomas Pasatieri: Theatrepieces; Bela Bartok: Contrasts. Walter Verdehr, violin;
Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; Gary Kirkpatrick, piano. UPC 009414774125 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and VerdehrTrio details.
"...recommended" Fanfare
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Mozart Trio: Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Andante) Mvt 3(Allegro
molto) Hovhaness Lake
Samish: Mvt 1(Andante-Fugue) Mvt 2(Allegro) Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Mvt 5 Frescobaldi: Canzoni No. 2 No. 5 Pasatieri: Theatrepieces No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Bartok: Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3
CD742: VERDEHR TRIO, The
Making of a Medium, vol. 2. Ned Rorem: The End of Summer; Thea Musgrave:
Pierrot; Thomas Christian David: Schubertiade; Franz Liszt: Hungarian
Rhapsody No. 13 (arr. Zearott); Jan Vanhal: Trio in Eb. UPC 009414774224 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
details.
“It really has been a pleasure to make this unusual
and unusually good trio’s [recorded] acquaintance.” Fanfare
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Vanhal Trio: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Grazioso) Mvt 3(Allegretto) Rorem End of
Summer: Mvt 1(Capriccio) Mvt 2(Fant) Mvt 3(Mazurka) David: Schubertiade Musgrave: Pierrot Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Mvt 5 Mvt 6 Mvt 7 Mvt 8 Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 13
CD743: THE VERDEHR TRIO, The Making of a Medium,
vol. 3. Gunther Schuller: A Trio Setting; William
Averitt: Tripartita; Nathan Currier: Adagio & Variations.
Walter Verdehr, violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; Gary
Kirkpatrick, piano. Third volume in a series of commissions of a veritable
Who’s Who of composers. UPC 009414774323 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
details.
“A true ensemble of
outstanding players who have obvious love for the music.” American Record Guide
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Schuller Trio: Mvt 1(Fast
and Explosive) Mvt 2(Slow
and dreamy) Mvt 3(Allegretto
Scherzando) Mvt 4(Molto
Agitato) Averitt Tripartita: Mvt 1(Elaborations) Mvt2(Dances) Mvt 3(Blues with
Variations) Currier: Adagio & Variations
CD744: THE VERDEHR TRIO, The
making of a Medium, vol. 4. Walter Verdehr, violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr,
clarinet; Gary Kirkpatrick, piano. Peter Dickinson: Hymns, Rags and Blues
(1985); Karel Husa: Sonata a Tre (1982); Don
Freund: Triomusic (1980); James Nublock: Trio (1980). UPC 009414774422 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
details.
"music played with grace and elegance" Strad
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Dickinson Hymns, Rags and Blues: Mvt 1(Intro) Mvt 2(Rag
& cadenzas) Mvt 3(Blues) Mvt 4(Rag
& Cadenzas) Mvt 5(Blues) Mvt 6(Rag) Husa:
Sonata Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Freund: Triomusic Part I Part II Niblock:
Trio Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4
CD745: THE VERDEHR TRIO, The Making of a Medium,
vol. 5. Alexander Arutiunian: Suite; Thomas Christian David: Triple
Concerto (with the Tonkünstler Orchestra); Peter Sculthorpe: Dream
Tracks; Peter Schickele: Serenade for Three.
UPC 009414774521 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
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"The Verdehr Trio plays
with its technical finesse and musicality. the excellent performances...the
good notes and the fine recorded should make this a disc of great
interest." American Record Guide
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Arutiunian Suite: Mvt 1(Lento) Mvt 2(Allegretto) Mvt 3(Adagio) Mvt 4(Allegro non troppo) Sculthorpe: Dream Tracks Schikele:
Serenade Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt3 David: Triple Concerto Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3
CD746: THE VERDEHR TRIO, The Making of a Medium,
vol. 6. David
Diamond: Trio & Violin Sonata; Peter Sculthorpe: Night-Song,
From Nourlangie; John Corigliano: Violin Sonata. UPC 009414774620 BUY NOW Click here for
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" the performances are just wonderful". Fanfare
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Sculthorpe: Night Song From Nourlangie Diamond Sonata: Mvt 1(Adagio;Allegro) Mvt 2(Molto
Vivo) Diamond Trio: Mvt 1(Allegretto) Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Corigliano:
Sonata Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4
CD747: THE VERDEHR TRIO, Music of James
Niblock. Il Penseroso e Allegro, 
Terzina, Medievel Suite, Palindrome, Paganiana, MSU
Fight Song. UPC 009414774729 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
details.
"Mellifluous would be
the most apt descriptioin of this disc...performances are lovely and are captured
in clear, agreeable sound." Fanfare
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Il Penseroso e Allegro Terzina: Mvt 1(Presto) Mvt 2(Adagio) Mvt 3(Allegro) Medieval
Suite: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Adagio) Mvt 3(Andante) Mvt 4(Adagio; Allegro
Molto) Trio in B-Flat: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Adagio) Mvt 3(Molto
Presto) Palindrome Paganiana MSU Fight Song
CD748: TRIPLE CONCERTOs by David Ott and William
Wallace. The Verdehr Trio
with Solista di Praga and the Janacek Philharmonic, Leon
Gregorian and Jack Bowman, conductors.
UPC 009414774828 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and VerdehrTrio details.
"Romanticism is alive
and well. Anyone looking for music where
melody reigns supreme will find it a treat." Fanfare
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Ott Triple Concerto: Mvt 1(Andante) Mvt 2(Adagio) Mvt 3(Allegro) Wallace Triple Concerto: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Moderato) Mvt 3(Allegro)
CD749: TRIO WITH ORCHESTRA. Music by
Stanislaw Skrowaczewski and Thomas Christian David.
The Verdehr Trio with Solisti di Praga, the Janacek Philharmonic
and the Michigan State University Wind Symphony. Leon Gregorian, Jack Bowman
and Kenneth Bloomquist, conducting. UPC 009414774927 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
details.
"The performances carry
a splendid sense of conviction...The disc has my enthusiastic
recommendation." Fanfare
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Skrowaczewski Triple Concerto: Mvt 1(Misterioso) Mvt 2(Aria) Mvt 3(Presto) Mvt 4(Adagio) Mvt 5(Finale) David:
Carmen Mvt 1(Intro:
Allegro Moderato) Mvt 2(Moderato) Mvt 3(Lento
Assai) Mvt 4(Allegro
Moderato) Mvt 5(Moderato) David:
Sinfonia Mvt 1(Adagio-Allegro) Mvt 2(Intermezzo) Mvt 3(Presto)
CD940: THE VERDEHR TRIO, The Making of a Medium,
vol. 10. Walter Verdehr,
violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; Gary Kirkpatrick, piano.
Beethoven: Trio, op. 6; Tchaikovsky: Meditation; Max Bruch: Trio, op. 83, nos.
6 & 7; Libby Larsen: Slang; Jacob Druckman: Glint;
William Balcom: Trio for Clarinet, Violin & Piano. UPC 009414794024 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
details.
"Playing is stunning in its tone and sensitivity
of phrasing." The Clarinet
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Beethoven Trio: Mvt 1 (Allegro molto) Mvt 2 (Moderato) Bruch
Trio: Mvt 1 (Nocturne) Mvt 2 (Allegro
vivace) Larsen: Slang Druckman: Glint Tchaikovsky:Souvenir d'un lieu cher Bolcom: Trio Mvt 1(Twist
of Fate) Mvt 2(Mazurka) Mvt 3(Apotheosis) Mvt 4(Dithyramb)
CD941: THE VERDEHR TRIO, Spanning the 20th
Century. Walter Verdehr, violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; Kathryn
Brown, piano. Gian Carlo Menotti: Trio for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano; Max
Bruch: Two Pieces,op. 83, nos. 8 & 4; Dinos Constantinides:
The Oracle at Delphi; Jon Deak: Lad, a Dog: The Trio. UPC
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details.
This is volume 11 of
the Verdehr's Making of a Medium series. The Verdehr Trio
has commisioned from major composers over 200 works for the
violin-clarinet-piano combination and is continuing its series of recordings of
many of these works. This was one of Menotti's
latest works. The Verdehr Trio was in-residence at Michigan State
University in East Lansing, Michigan.
"Stellar performances
are matched by an equally sterling recording quality." The Clarinet
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Constantinides: Oracle at Delphi Menotti Trio: Mvt 1 (Capriccio) Mvt 2 (Romanza) Mvt 3 (Envoi) Bruch Two Pieces: No. 8 (Moderato) No. 4 (Allegro
agitato) Deak: Lad, a Dog Part 1 Part 2
CD942: AMERICAN IMAGES, Verdehr Trio. Walter Verdehr,
violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; Gary Kirkpatrick, piano. Also Kimberly
Schmidt and Paul Barnes, piano. Paul Chihara: Trio; David Diamond: Duo for
Violin & Clarinet; Marc Satterwhite: Time Considered as a Helix of
Semi-Precious Stones; Jonathan Kramer: Serbelloni Serenade; John
Biggs: Medieval Dance Suite; Donald Erb: Sunlit Peaks and Dark Valleys.
UPC 009414794222 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and VerdehrTrio details.
This is volume 12 of the Making of a Medium
series, in which the Verdehr Trio is recording many of the more than
200 compositions that the group has commissioned from some of the best
composers in the world.
"full of luscious harmonies, colours and
bittersweet melodies" Australian Clarinet and Saxophone
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Chihara Trio: Mvt 1 (Andante) Mvt 2 (Moderato) Mvt 3 (Moderato) Diamond: Duo Satterwhite: Time Considered Kramer: Serbelloni Serenade Biggs: Medieval Dance Suite Erb Sunlit Peaks: Mvt 1 Mvt 2 (Childrens Song) Mvt 3
CD943: AMERICAN IMAGES 2.
The Verdehr Trio Sebastian Currier: Verge; Joan Tower: Rain Waves; George Gershwin/William Brohn: I Got
Variations; Dan Welcher: Phaedrus; John Biggs: Renaissance Bouquet; Charles
Hoag: Sweet Melancholy (lost your dolly) SlowDragRag. UPC 009414794321. BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details
"...performances are
authoritative in every sense of the word" Gramophone
The Verdehr Trio
- Walter Verdehr, violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet;
Silvia Roederer, piano. This is volume 13 of the Making of a Medium
series, in which the Verdehr Trio presents some of the 200 new works
that it has commissioned from many of the world's most prominent
composers. Sebastian Currier teaches at Columbia University in NYC, Joan
Tower from NYC lives in Hartford Conn.; William David Brohn is a
renowned orchestrator and arranger for Broadway shows in NYC;
Dan Welcher teaches at University of Texas at Austin; John Biggs
lives in Ventura, California; Charles Hoag is professor of music at the
University of Kansas in Lawrence.
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Currier Verge: Mvt 1(fast) Mvt 2(slow) Mvt 3(mechanical) Mvt 4(dark) Mvt 5(light) Mvt 6(fractured) Mvt 7(too much) Mvt 8(too
little) Mvt 9(calm) Tower: Rain Waves Brohn: Variations Welcher Phaedrus: Mvt 1(Apollo's
Lyre) Mvt 2(Dionysus'
Dream) Biggs: Renaissance Bouquet Hoag: Sweet Melancholy
CD944: AUSTRIAN IMAGES. The Verdehr Trio. Iván Erod: Trio, op. 59*; Thomas Christian David: Trios
Numbers 1, 2, and 3**; Gottfried von Einem: Verdehr-Trio, op. 97*. UPC 009414794420 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
details.
The Verdehr Trio
(Walter Verdehr, violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet;
Silvia Roederer* and Gary Kirkpatrick**, piano) has commissioned over 150
works for the violin, clarinet, piano trio and has recorded many of them on its
Making of a Medium series on Crystal Records. This is volume 14 of that series. The Verdehr Trio is in
residence at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The group tours throughout the world and has
regular concert series in Washington, DC, and New York City.
"this disc if a great
addition to any library, and the works are wonderful" The Clarinet
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Erod Trio: Mvt 1(Transitions) Mvt 2(Variations) David Trio No. 1: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Andante) Mvt 3(Presto) von Einem Trio: Mvt 1(Etwas bewegter) Mvt2(Unruhig) Mvt 3(Gemessen) Mvt 4(Sturmisch) David Trio No. 2: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Aria) Mvt 3(Presto) David Trio No. 3: Mvt 1(Vivace) Mvt 2(Andante) Mvt 3(Moderato)
CD945: DOUBLE CONCERTOS FOR VIOLIN AND CLARINET. by William
Wallace, Dinos Constantinides, and James Niblock. UPC 009414794529BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
details.
Walter Verdehr,
violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic,
Kirk Trevor, Conductor; Slovak Radio Orchestra, Jiri Tomasek, Conductor.
This is the 15th CD in the Verdehr Trio’s recordings of works they
have commissioned, mostly for the trio combination of violin, clarinet, and
piano. This CD features the violin and clarinet.
Strad Magazine called their
series "Remarkable collection by a remarkable ensemble" and the American Record Guide said "Brilliant in every
department." The Verdehrs teach at Michigan State University in East
Lansing, Michigan.
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Wallace Concerto: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Andante) Mvt 3(Allegro
vivace) Constantinides Concerto
of Psalms: Mvt 1(From
the Heart) Mvt 2(Eternal
Song) Mvt3(Paean) Niblock Concerto: Mvt 1(Allegro moderato) Mvt 2(Adagio) Mvt 3(Allegro)
CD946: INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS. The Verdehr Trio. Jennifer Higdon: Dash; Gernot Wolfgang:
Reflections; Bright Sheng: Tibetan Dance; Stephen Chatman: Trio;
Wolfgang Rihm: Gesangstück. UPC 009414794628 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo
and Verdehr Trio details.
This CD is volume 16 of the
Making of a Medium series by the VerdehrTrio, which has commissioned more
than 200 works for the violin, clarinet, piano ensemble. The Trio and the
composers on this CD are a vibrant part of the international community.
Performers in the Verdehr Trio are Walter Verdehr, violin;
Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; and Silvia Roederer, piano.
The Verdehrs are in residence at Michigan State University, East
Lansing, Michigan
"displays the refined
and immeasurable techinical prowess of the ensemble and of its individual
players." The Clarinet
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Higdon: Dash Wolfgang: Reflections Sheng: Tibetan Dance: Prelude Song Tibetan Dance Chatman: Trio: Scales Blues Dance Rihm: Gesangstück
CD947: AMERICAN IMAGES 3 – The
Michigan Connetctions. The Verdehr Trio. Walter Verdehr,
violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; Silvia Roederer,
piano. David Liptak: Commedia; Arnold
Black/William Bolcom: Envio; Robert Mann: Katchi-Katchi; Charles
Ruggiero: Collage; James Hartway: Five Postcards (from Michigan). UPC
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and Verdehr Trio details.
For over
30 years the Verdehr Trio has been commissioning, performing, and
recording new works for violin, clarinet, and piano. Fanfare Magazine has
said “the breadth of these commissions is amazing” and Strad Magazine
says “the quality of the results is astonishingly high.” The group is in-residence
at Michigan State University and tours worldwide regularly. This CD features
composers with whom the Verdehr Trio has had connections in Michigan.
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Liptak: Commedia Mvt.
1 Mvt.2 Mvt.3 Mvt.4 Black/Bolcom: Envoi Mann: Katchi-Katchi Ruggiero: Collage Hartway: five
postcards: motor city carillon tower the falls mysterious dunes fudge island Curtis-Smith: Trio Mvt.1 Mvt.2 Mvt.
3
CD948: THE VERDEHR TRIO, Making of a Medium, Vol. 18. “Music from Down Under”
Peter Sculthorpe: Baltimore Songlines; Barry Conyngham:
Playground; Douglas Knehans: Rive; Richard Mills: Four Miniatures;
Christopher Marshall: Three Aspects of Spring. UPC 009414794826 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio
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The Verdehr Trio
– Walter Verdehr, violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet;
Silvia Roederer, piano – is an acknowledged leader in the field of new
music. This is the 18th CD in “The Making of a Medium” series, in which
the Verdehr Trio has recorded more than 60 premiere recordings, a
part of over 200 works that the group has commissioned.
“The breadth of these
commissions is amazing.” (Fanfare) “The quality of the results
is astonishingly high.” (STRAD
Magazine). This CD features music written for the group by composers from
Australia and New Zealand.
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Sculthorpe: Baltimore Songlines Conyngham: Playground Knehans: rive Mills:
Four Miniatures Lento Allegro Adagio Presto Marshall: Three Aspects of
Spring October Idyll Bushwalk Synergy
CD949 & CD970: AMERICAN IMAGES 4 & 5. These two CDs are
volumes 19 and 20 of the Making of a Medium series by
the Verdehr Trio – Walter Verdehr, violin;
Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; Silvia Roederer, piano. The Trio has
commissioned over 225 works by some of the world’s most prominent
composers.
“The breadth of these
commissions is amazing” (Fanfare). “The quality of the results is astonishingly
high” (Strad) ——
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the Verdehr Trio.
CD949: Ricardo Lorenz: Compass Points; Kevin
Puts: Three Nocturnes; August Read Thomas: Dancing Helix Rituals;
Lee Hoiby: Rock Valley Trio; Stefan Freund: Triodances. UPC 009414794925 BUY NOW
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Lorenz: Compass
Points Verde que te quiero Verdehr In memoriam Robert Avalon Scherzarengue Puts: Three Nocturnes Con moto Flowing; non troppolento Molto adagio Thomas: Dancing Helix Rituals Hoiby: Rock Valley Trio Freund: Triodances Freunuet and
(Verdehr) Trio Pastorale Tarantelly
CD970: Margaret Brouwer: Trio; Roberto
Sierra: Recordando una Melodia Olvidada; Gernot Woflgang:
Sketchbook; William Wallace: Sonata a Tre. UPC
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Brouwer Trio: Mvmt I Joyful
Moment Mvmt II Reverie Mvmt III Escaping Sierra: Recordando una melodia olvidada Wolfgang Sketch
Book: Green Island Night Breeze Chromatic Train Wallace Sonata a Tre: Mvmt I Allegro Mvmt II Andante
semplice Mvmt III Dance
CD971: VERDEHR TRIO, American
Images 6 – The Making of a Medium vol 21. Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr,
Clarinet; Walter 
Verdehr, Violin; Silvia Roederer,
Piano. Michael Daugherty, Ladder to the Moon; Pamela Madsen, Sea Change
1; Gerald Cohen, Variously Blue; Evan Chambers, Thorn and Flare. UPC
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The Verdehr Trio
has commissioned and performed over 225 new works.
“The breadth of these
commissions is amazing.” – Fanfare. “The quality of the results
is astonishly high.” – Strad Magazine.
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more Verdehr Trio CDs.
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Daugherty: Ladder to the Moon Night, New York Looking Up Madsen: Sea Change 1 Cohen: Variously Blue Chambers: Thorn and Fire Flesher:
Three Segments Burlesque Valse Lente Energico
CD972: VERDEHR TRIO, American Images 7 – The
Making of a Medium vol 22. Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, Clarinet;
Walter 
Verdehr, Violin;
Silvia Roederer, Piano. Jere Hutcheson, Rondo Brillante and Nocturnes of
the Inferno; Pamela Madsen, Sea Change 2; George Gershwin,
Promenade. UPC 009414797223. BUY NOW
"the standard of music
and preformances by this group is clearly very high...and while you area t it
pickuu up the preceding 21 volums as well" Fanfare
The Verdehr Trio
has commissioned and performed over 225 new works. Featured on this CD are
several firsts and lasts for the Verdehr Trio. The two Hutcheson
works were the first works commissioned by the Trio, both written within the
first five yesrs of the Trio’s founding in 1972. The last major
commissioned work was David Winkler’s Warhol Appassionata.
George Gershwin’s Promenade, the final piece on the CD, was the
last piece performed by the Trio, as an encore on their final concert March 28,
2015 in Leon, Mexico, the 58th country in which the Trio had performed during
its 43-year tenure.
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Hutcheson Rondo Brillante Madsen Sea Change 2 Winkler Warhol Appassionata Mvmt I Molto
espressivo Mvmt II Adagio Mvmt III Allegro, Energico Hutcheson Nocturnes
of the Inferno Cries and Murmurs In a Dream Night Creatures Gershwin Promenade
CD973– DOUBLE CONCERTOS FOR VIOLIN AND CLARINET; Walter 
Verdehr, Violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr,
Clarinet. UPC
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Richard Mills, Duo Concertante (Taipei Symphony,
Richard Mills conducting): Stephen Chatman, Concerto for Clarinet, Violin, and
Orchestra (Las Cruces Symphony, Lonnie Klein conducting); Paul Chihara,
Love Music: Concerto for Violin, Clarinet, and Orchestra (Slovak Radio
Orchestra, Kirk Trevor conducting); Thomas Christian
David, Sonatefür Klarinette und
Violine (Duo-Sonate Nr. 2)
Walter Verdehr and
Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr have become legends for their 225 commissions
and thousands of concerts with the Verdehr Trio. This CD shows some
of their remarkable performances together as a Duo.
The Verdehr Trio
has commissioned and performed over 225 new works.
“The breadth of these
commissions is amazing.” – Fanfare. “The quality of the results
is astonishly high.” – Strad Magazine.
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CD973
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Mills Duo Concertante Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Chatman Concerto for Clarinet, Violin, and
Orchestra Mvmt
I The shapes arise! Mvmt
II Sound your voice! Mvmt
III With love, with love Mvmt
IV Joy! Joy! All over joy Chihara
Love Music: Concerto for Violin, Clarinet, and Orchestra Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III David Sonate fűr Klarinette und Violine Mvmt
I Mvmt
II
CD974 – INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS 2.
The Verdehr Trio. Walter Verdehr, Violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, Clarinet;
Silvia Roederer, Piano. UPC 009414797421 BUY NOW
Nicolas Bacri,
A Smiling Suite; Yang Liqing, Trio; Peter Dickinson, Celebration Trio;
Jonathan Harvey, Clarinet Trio; Wolfram Wagner, Trio for Violin, Clarinet, and
Piano; Kam Kee Yong, And the Fallen Petals; Guido López Gavilan, Como
un Antiguo bolero... Peter Sculthorpe, Reef Singing.
"The Verdehr Trio seems to have an uncanny knack in
commissioning works only from composers who are first-rate." Fanfare
This CD,
along with International Connections, CD946, features some of the most
well-known international composers. This CD974 showcases composers from France,
China, England, Austria, Malaysia, Cuba, and Australia. It is truly a feast of
some of the best international composers.
CD974 Sound samples (mp3 files) Click on the link
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listening to samples, please use your browser back button) Bacri: A
Smiling Suite I. Capriccio II. Menuet lent III. Gavotte IV. Air V. Fuga diatonica Liqing: Trio Dickinson: Celebration Trio I. Fugue II. Lullaby III. Dance Harvey: Clarinet Trio Wagner: Trio for Violin, Clarinet,
and Piano I. Prelude II. Scherzo: Canon III. Intermezzo IV. Finale Yong: And the Fallen Petals Gavilán: Como un antiguo bolero Sculthorpe: Reef_Singing
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