Variable in mood, but with an edginess & solemnity, strong works for orchestra with flute or clarinet. Middle Eastern elements in trks 3-5. Sample due to length.
File: Classical composer: Drattel
Long forgotten although very influential to his students and other well known composers, Robert Fuch’s (1847-1927) lovely serenades reveal his talent. Try trks 3-8, 10,12.
File: Classical composer: Fuchs
Contemporary songs with guitar (nice!) and percussion, for baritone voice. Interesting.
File: Classical collections: Crazy Jane
Contemporary works with tango elements, some electronic and saxophone. Try trks 2, 3,5, 6.
File: Classical composer: Rutty
Archangelo Corelli (1653-1713) is remembered for having developed a new concerto form, composing independent instrumental music and introducing varying emotions within a single movement. Emotive, interesting works.
File: Classical composer: Corelli
Piano miniatures all composed within a 20 yr period by 3 very different composers. Play most!
File: Classical collections: Weiss
Jazzy, modern versions of Bach’s works with some originals by Zoboli and Colombo. Sax, horn, piano, some vocals. Interesting!
File: Classical collections: Zoboli
Piano miniatures of Russian Romanticism, frequently using dance genres. Sweet.
File: Classical composer: Glinka
Contemporary works either written for bass clarinet or transcribed. Interesting! Try 2-4, 8.
File: Classical collections: Bass Clarinet
A collection of overlooked works by lesser-known French composers from Romantic to modern .Trk 23 with other instruments. Try trks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,12, 19, 22.
File: Classical collections: French Piano