Lovely works for guitar and violin (one work with cello). Some with Turkish or Japanese influence. Trk 6 is pre-recorded and mixed guitar and violin sounds–abstract and very different from the other tracks. Play any!
File: Classical composer: Korte
September 7th, 2010
[Classical] from New Black Music Repertory Ensemble; Albany
Recorded Music of the African Diaspora
review by Laima
Works by Mary Watkins (instrumental) and Olly Wilson (vocal) expressing the experience of African Americans–by turns poetic, graceful and harsh. Try 3, 4 for instrumentals, and all of the vocal tracks.
File: Classical collections: African
[Classical] from Barbara Westhphal & Christian Ruvolo; Centaur
Brazilian Music for Viola and Piano
review by Laima
A collection of works by Brazilian composers mostly modern, lush, melancholic, and graceful. Includes Krieger, Mignone, Lacerda, Mahle, Guarnieri, Villa-Lobos and Blauth. Play all!
File: Classical collections: Brazilian
September 7th, 2010
Piano pieces either written by Greek composer Margaritis or with Greek folk elements by Austrian Petyrek. With influences by Schumann and impressionism, very lyrical. Play all!
File: Classical collections: Margaritis and Petyrek
[Classical] from Denis Plante, David Jacques & Ian Simpson; ATMA Classique
Denis Plante–Tango Boreal
review by Laima
Lovely Nuevo Tango works written by bandoneon musician Denis Plante, with guitar and double bass. Liner notes give inspiration for tunes.
Try 1,4,8, 9,16, all interesting
File: Classical composer: Plante
September 7th, 2010
The acclaimed and hyped Chinese pianist Lang Lang, recorded live at the Vienna Musikvereinssaal with his first recording of Beethoven Sonatas No. 3 and 23. Also works by Prokovief, Chopin and Albeniz. Play any!
File: Classical collections: Lang Lang
[Classical] from Robert Plane et al. & Hermitage String Trio; Naxos
William Alwyn–Chamber Music
review by Laima
Works written between 1934 and 1962, showing the composer’s development from gracious melodies to darker intonations. Includes the first recording of his Violin Sonata. Try any!
File: Classical composer: Alwyn
[Classical] from Basel Symphony Orchestra; Ars Musici
Janacek–Lachian Dances, & Bartok–Concerto for Orchestra
review by Laima
Two works, one by Czech composer Janacek based on actual Moravian folk tunes, the other by Hungarian composer Bartok, his last score written before his death from leukemia, and his most frequently performed piece. Play any!
File: Classical collections: Janacek/Bartok
September 7th, 2010
Contemporary works for cello ranging from quiet to forceful. Song titles indicate style. Play any!
File: Classical composer: Violette
[Classical] from Ursula Oppens & Jerome Lowenthal; Cedille
Two Piano Music of Messiaen & Debussy
review by Laima
Two works by French composers, one impressionistic (and reviled by Saint-Saens–Blanc et Noir by Debussy), the other highly dichotomous moving from loveliness to near dissonance (Messiaen’s Visions de l’Amen). Try sampling due to length.
File: Classical collections: Debussy/Messiaen