Chamber Music of Paul Schoenfield

On this CD:

1. British Folk Songs, for cello & piano
Composed by Paul Schoenfield
Performed by Paul Schoenfield, Nathaniel Rosen

2. Sparks of Glory, for narrator, violin, clarinet, cello & piano
Composed by Paul Schoenfield
Performed by Robert Conway, Juliette Kang

Chamber Music of Paul Schoenfield, Music, Nathaniel Rosen, Paul Schoenfield, Paul Schoenfield, Robert Conway, Juliette Kang, Chamber, Chamber Music, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music
The Best of Eroica Trio
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Eroica Trio, Classical Music Angels
  • Spirited style in a generous album--4.5 stars
  • Electrifying
  • Better still, buy the other CDs
  • I was prepared to have a mean rant, however......
 The Best of Eroica Trio

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ASIN: B0006SSOQS
Release Date: 2005-01-11

Tracks:

  1. Adagio In G Minor
  2. Allegro
  3. Largo
  4. Allegro
  5. Allegro Con Brio
  6. Lento-Maestoso Allegro
  7. Hungarian Dance No.6 In D Major
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  9. Berceuse
  10. Andante Moderato
  11. Primavera Portena
  12. Ontono Porteno
  13. Vocalise
  14. Aria

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Eroica Trio, Classical Music Angels.......2006-03-19

The album, "Best of Eroica," demonstrates with heavenly beauty this group's musicality, technical skill, and deep understanding of the music they've chosen. This album is a "must" for anyone who enjoys piano trios and wants to relax surrounded by transporting sound.

4 out of 5 stars Spirited style in a generous album--4.5 stars.......2005-12-09

This generous album (nearly 75 minutes long) contains 14 selections from the award-winning trio's other CDs. Thus, the range of music is quite wide. The artists (Erika Nickrenz--piano, Adela Pena-violin, & Sara Sant'Ambrogio--cello), though accomplished soloists, meld their playing beautifully. The Albinoni here is the shortest of the four versions in my collection--played with spirit. The Vivaldi demonstrates their virtuosity. I think the viola shines in Brahm's lullaby. The Piazzolla pieces remind me of the concert at which I heard them play; it was spectacular. Still, a few of the pieces are not particularly to my liking--though they are played well. Also, as a baroque fan I'd like to see some Telemann, Bach, &/or Handel. Most of the pieces are very lively--not too relaxing or useful for meditation--but great for listening. But then, as a trio, they are chamber music oriented. Still, IMHO the order of pieces on the album could be improved. Overall, it's a very fine album though I like the baroque one better--just a personal preference, of course.

5 out of 5 stars Electrifying.......2005-08-26

I saw them live a few years ago, and was captivated by their group chemistry and technical precision. One of my favorite modern classical groups.

5 out of 5 stars Better still, buy the other CDs.......2005-05-27

As a compilation, the ladies have selected a few cuts from each of their 6 CDs to give any listener new to the Eroica Trio--named in homage to Beethoven's 3d "Eroica" Symphony, not the crass misreading offered by a previous reviewer--a singular treat, and thus serves as a good first disk. But it is a sampler of sorts, and while I think that all of their CDs are good and worth your attention, they do range in focus and style from tangos to the Baroque, to healthy doses of Beethoven, Brahms and Bach--so suit to taste. The 5 star rating I give this CD is really for the larger body of work that this disk draws from.

5 out of 5 stars I was prepared to have a mean rant, however.............2005-05-07

These ladies can play!! The chemistry and emotional fire is what makes up for the corny "Erotica Trio" title, but I ask you-what would you do as a graduating classical musician to get noticed today? Our cities are riddled with out-of-work and under appreciated young classical musicians, and it's partly our fault for not telling everyone about this great art form.
One day we may see a renissance in the musical arts where knowing the works & composers of the classical cannon won't be so rare- just imagine.
Eroica Trio
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • stunningly beautiful....
  • The heroic "Eroica"
  • a nice adaptation of the Gershwin preludes
  • Spirited in fast music, but WARNING: aimless in slow music
  • most amazing trio ive heard--ever
 Eroica Trio

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B000002RZ6
Release Date: 1997-10-21

Tracks:

  1. Prelude l
  2. Prelude ll
  3. Prelude lll
  4. Modere
  5. Pantoum
  6. Passacaille: Tres large
  7. Finale: Anime
  8. Berceuse
  9. Allegro
  10. Andante Moderato
  11. Presto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars stunningly beautiful...........2006-03-22

Should you ever have the chance to see and hear The Eroica Trio live, by all means drop everything and go hear these women. They are first-rate performers and very generous and humorous in concert. I have seen them multiple times and would never tire of their music. This CD in particular in just gorgeous. It combines their virtuosity as well as their expert and sensitive choice in music. The Godard piece is absolutely worth the cost of the CD all by itself. Buy and enjoy............
Deborah Montana

5 out of 5 stars The heroic "Eroica".......2006-01-11

If you have never had the pleasure of hearing this ensemble in person, you have missed a special experience. Their CD's are the next best thing. They bring a special energy to their playing which is unmatched by most other chamber groups. We see a lot of these other folks in concert and most look and play like they are at a funeral (perhaps their own!). Music doesn't have to be played that way. There is nothing funereal about the Eroica. Everything is played well and with the gift of life. You will not go wrong buying this and any of their other recordings.

4 out of 5 stars a nice adaptation of the Gershwin preludes.......2003-03-09

I did not know anything about this trio before hearing their performance of the Gershwin preludes. Solely on a musical basis I found the arrangement of the Preludes to be very stimulating and enjoyable. The composer himself likely would have gotten a boot out of the performances.

2 out of 5 stars Spirited in fast music, but WARNING: aimless in slow music.......2000-06-29

I haven't been exposed to any of the radio and TV hype about the Eroica Trio. Neither have I heard any of their concerts yet. The only hype I've _seen_ is looking through some of the fan web sites today, and reading reviews here at Amazon. I have not heard their two subsequent discs yet, either. So, I'm reviewing only on the basis of what I hear and see on this debut CD.

I bought this disc mainly to hear their rendition of the Ravel Trio, and because the Schoenfield piece looked like fun. The Ravel is, unfortunately, a major disappointment here. I have four other CD's of this wonderful piece, and by comparison all four hold the composition together better than the Eroica Trio does. The Eroica do not give much flowing forward motion to the music, nor do they make the structure clear; instead, they bog down in sweet sounds that quickly become uninteresting (not going anywhere). The mind wanders. The piece seems interminably long and incoherent. The fast portions are OK but nothing special, and the slow sections just get soggy.

Some of this shows up in the movement timings, too. Rubinstein/Heifetz/Piatigorsky: 8'30",4'05",6'25",5'16". Previn/Rosenfeld/Hoffman: 9'40",4'04",7'18",5'30". Trio Fontenay: 9'31",4'27",6'37",5'37". Rouvier/Kantorow/Muller (the "Un coeur en hiver" soundtrack): 9'04",3'59",7'34",5'12". The Eroica Trio: 10'10",4'08",9'31",5'12". That is, the Eroica take the first and third movements down to a deadly crawl, dissipating most of the tension in the music. And then the slow motion drags even slower....

I have nothing against slow tempos in general, as long as they have enough focus, intensity, interest, and direction. Not here. This disc illustrates very well the principle that the most difficult music to play well is slow music. Non-musicians tend not to think of that, perhaps being wowed by "virtuosity" and flash, but experienced musicians know it to be true. And here's an excellent exhibit in support of it. I fail to understand how this CD got a Grammy nomination for best chamber music performance. Perhaps these performers give a good show live, and perhaps the visual elements of their performances help the cause, but the evidence is not on this recording.

This CD is probably worth having anyway for the Schoenfield "Cafe Music" and the bizarre arrangements of Gershwin's three preludes. Those are not available elsewhere, and are entertaining enough. The Godard "Berceuse" is as unengaging as the slow parts of the Ravel trio are: again the Eroica players seem content merely with making pretty sounds, while the music doesn't go much of anywhere. BOR-ing. The Schoenfield is clever, and especially interesting in the fast parts, but (once again) the slow music is not well served by the performance.

Obviously, some of the appeal of this trio is the way these women look in their designer "styling" (credited in the CD booklet!). Indeed, they probably could be models if they were not musicians; their physical appearance is right in line with the cultural standard notions of beauty. This CD includes three glamourous full-color photographs. The eye-candy appeal might be another incentive to buy this disc. It really depends if you're seeking great musical performances, or stereotypical good looks. When the CD is in the player, it does not matter how the performers look....

After listening to this disc and forming my opinions above, I looked up the _American Record Guide_ review of this disc: March/April 1998, p240. I'm pleased to see that the reviewer there didn't like this disc any more than I did. (It's not just me being cranky.) Same reasons: the deadly lack of interest in the slow parts. But that reviewer didn't like the Gershwin or Schoenfield either. I'm a bit more charitable than that.

To sum up: all the notes are in place, as neatly placed and as surface-pretty as the mascara and dresses and smiles. The recorded sound is excellent, as is usual from producer Joanna Nickrenz (the Eroica pianist's mother). But the musical performances ultimately aren't engaging enough. This is a CD to pull off the shelf occasionally for the novelty of the Schoenfield, the Gershwin, and the glamourous trio photos. That hardly justifies a full-price purchase.

5 out of 5 stars most amazing trio ive heard--ever.......1999-03-04

the eclectic style and amazing passion and energy of the eroica trio is contagious. this CD brialiantly captures it all. it is simply amazing and these women are beautiful creatures with rare, terrific gifts.
Outside In
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    		Outside In

    Manufacturer: Albany Records
    ProductGroup: Music
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    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0009OPMUK
    Release Date: 2005-06-01

    Tracks:

    1. Four Souvenirs
    2. Opus di Jazz
    3. Jazzird!
    4. Outside In

    Product Description

    Music for flute and piano is very popular these days, not only for performers to study but for serious listeners who are drawn to the sensuous sounds of that instrument. American music for this combination is remarkably popular, if you just look at the record listings. This new release not only features two premiere recordings (the Schocker and Warner) but a particular theme common to all four: the influence of jazz. Each of the composers embraces this form from a remarkably different perspective. For one, it is the use of direct lyric and rhythmic quotes; another employs jazz “licks” to create an echo of jazz. Occasionally, subtle references to major jazz players are brought into the mix. Sometimes the choice is to retain the “sound and feel” of jazz while remaining entirely original. This recording is a voyage with jazz as the reference point. The joy of this recording is participating in this journey, encountering the humorous, introspective, reckless, poignant, eclectic and alluring personalities that inhabit the jazz spirit. (It’s interesting to note that these composers were all born within the period that jazz had its strongest hold on the public-especially the late 1950’s.)
    Introducing World of American Jewish Music [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music]
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Wonderful introduction to a distinguished new series
    		 Introducing World of American Jewish Music [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music]

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    ASIN: B0000C508H
    Release Date: 2003-09-23

    Tracks:

    1. Open The Gates (Excerpt) - Cantor Alberto Mizrahi
    2. Hashkiveinu - Hans Peter Blochwitz
    3. Hudi Mitn Shtrudl - David Krakauer
    4. III. Modere - Juilliard String Quartet
    5. Old Jerusalem - Ana Maria Martinez
    6. III. King David Dancing Before The Ark - Robert Vernon
    7. Sheyibbaneh Beit Hamikdash - Cantor Benzion Miller
    8. IV. Dance Of The Phantom Spirits - Gerard Schwarz
    9. VII. Hinei Ma Tov - Vienna Boys Choir
    10. VII. Psalm 126 - Prague Philharmonic Chorus
    11. El Melekh Yoshev - New London Children's Choir
    12. I. Demon's Welcome - Richard Stoltzman
    13. Service Sacre L'Kha Dodi - Prague Philharmonic Chorus
    14. The Flood, Part I - Fritz Weaver
    15. Adon Olam - Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
    16. IV. Camini Por Altas Torres - Lucy Shelton
    17. Sheva B'Rakhot (Excerpt) - Cantor Simon Spiro
    18. Mayn Goldele - Nell Snaidas
    19. The Heavenly Host Delivers The Commandments To Moses/The People Dance Around The Golden Calf - Ian Denolfo

    Album Description

    The Milken Archive of American Jewish Music is a vast recorded panorama of the rich body of Jewish music, both sacred and secular, that has developed over the course of American history. This recording features nineteen tracks representing the broad scope of the Archive recordings.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful introduction to a distinguished new series.......2003-09-29

    I can't express how excited I am about this new series from Naxos and the Milken Archive! There is some absolutely stunning music on this sampler, and I can't wait until the full recordings are released. Especially notable are Ernst Toch's "Cantata of the Bitter Herbs" (what gorgeous choral & orchestral writing), Paul Schoenfield's Viola Concerto (utterly fantastic excerpt "King David Dancing Before the Ark"), the excerpt from Joseph Achron's suite from The Golem, "Open the Gates" from Dave Brubeck's Gates of Justice, and the lovely duet from Joseph Rumshinsky's Yiddish operetta "Di goldene kale." Also, if you're not familiar with Jewish liturgical music or with klezmer, there are wonderful examples on this disc. My only disappointment is that, because of economic reasons, most of the recordings had to be made with European ensembles. Although the performances are excellent (under directors Gerard Schwarz, Neville Marriner, Yoel Levi and others), it's just a shame that this music, which, in addition to being Jewish, is also very AMERICAN, cannot be preserved on CD by American ensembles. At any rate, I'm pretty certain that within the next couple of years, I'll have collected all the 50 discs in this project. You don't have to be Jewish to appreciate this great music. And at around $7.00 a disc, they're an incredible value. This marvelous sampler will get you hooked on some fabulous music.
    Robert Davidovici, Violin
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A MUST BUY
    		 Robert Davidovici, Violin

    Manufacturer: New World Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000030DD
    Release Date: 1992-12-08

    Tracks:

    1. Sonatina: I. Allegro Leggiero
    2. Sonatina: II. Adagio Espressivo
    3. Sonatina: III. Allegro Vivo
    4. Recitative And Rondo
    5. Nocturne
    6. Partita: I. Allegro Vigoroso
    7. Partita: II. Lento E Sostenuto
    8. Partita: III. Molto Moderato
    9. Partita: IV. Grandioso, Liberamente
    10. Partita: V. Lento E Sostenuto
    11. Partita: VI. Allegro Vigoroso
    12. Three Courtry Fld Pieces: Who Let The Cat Out Last Night?
    13. Three Courtry Fld Pieces: Pining For Betsy
    14. Three Courtry Fld Pieces: En Cuidad Juarez
    15. En Cuidad Juarez

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A MUST BUY.......1999-12-02

    The sounds of Robert Davidovici are moving. He plays with great sophistication and beauty. I highly recommend this cd to anyone who loves quality classical music.
    Paul Schoenfield's Cafe Music
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Such Nice Music
    		 Paul Schoenfield's Cafe Music
    Paul Schoenfield , Lev Polyakin , and Charles Neidich
    Manufacturer: INNOVA
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005AAZ2
    Release Date: 2001-03-06

    Tracks:

    1. Cafe Music: Allegro Con Fuoco - Lev Polyakin/Charles Bernard/Frances Renzi
    2. Cafe Music: Andante Moderato - Lev Polyakin/Charles Bernard/Frances Renzi
    3. Cafe Music: Presto - Lev Polyakin/Charles Bernard/Frances Renzi
    4. Burlesque - John Sampen/Michael Sachs/Thomas Sperl/Don Miller/Paul Schoenfield
    5. Trio: Freylakh - Charles Neidich/Lev Polyakin/Frances Renzi
    6. Trio: March - Charles Neidich/Lev Polyakin/Frances Renzi
    7. Trio: Nigun - Charles Neidich/Lev Polyakin/Frances Renzi
    8. Trio: Kozatzke - Charles Neidich/Lev Polyakin/Frances Renzi
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    12. Slovakian Children's Songs: Furiant - Carol Wincenc/Stephen Gosling
    13. Slovakian Children's Songs: Romanza - Carol Wincenc/Stephen Gosling
    14. Slovakian Children's Songs: Hopak - Carol Wincenc/Stephen Gosling
    15. Carolina Reveille - Lev Polyakin/Robert Vernon/Nathaniel Rosen/Paul Schoenfield

    Album Description

    GRAMMY NOMINATED CD

    Paul Schoenfield's infectiously enjoyable chamber music has been brought together for the first time on innova's Café Music. With some of the country's most prodigious virtuosos and a stunning recording, this disc guarantees a good mood whenever it is played. Combining ingredients of classical music, jazz, klezmer and whimsy, Café Music is instantly accessible despite its rich complexities. Irresistible and full of energy, this is caffeine-fuelled music at its most entertaining.

    Schoenfield playing the piano is piano is joined by such leading players as Lev Polyakin (assistant concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra), Nathaniel Rosen, and Charles Neidich. The Ohio-based composer began studying piano at age six and wrote his first composition the following year. He received degrees from Carnegie-Mellon University and the University of Arizona, where he studied both music and mathematics. He has received numerous commissions and has been awarded grants from the NEA, the Rockefeller Fund, the Bush Foundation and Chamber Music America. His three concertos for piano, flute and trumpet have been released by Decca. Among his recent works are an opera for Opera Theatre of St. Louis and a viola concerto for the Cleveland Orchestra.

    Café Music Lev Polyakin, violin; Charles Bernard, cello; Frances Renzi, piano

    Burlesque John Sampen, saxophone; Michael Sachs, trumpet; Thomas Sperl, bass; Don Miller, percussion; Paul Schoenfield, piano

    Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano Charles Neidich, Clarinet; Lev Polyakin, Violin; Frances Renzi, piano

    Slovakian Children's Songs Carol Wincenc, flute; Stephen Gosling, piano

    Carolina Réveille Lev Polyakin, violin; Robert Vernon, viola; Nathaniel Rosen, cello; Paul Schoenfield, piano

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Such Nice Music.......2001-08-07

    Following the 1994 release on Argo of a program of Paul Schoenfield's music, I thought we'd be hearing much more from this imaginative and appealing young composer. Sadly, this has not been the case, at least not on the scale that one would have hoped. The release of "Café Music" on the always-wonderful Innova label goes considerable distance to remedy the situation. Schoenfield has not publicly identified with John Zorn's Radical Jewish Culture, but the spirit of the Yiddish Renaissance infuses nearly all of his music that I have heard. For the first time listener approaching Schoenfield's music, I would describe him as a Post-Modern Gershwin or a Jewish Charles Ives. There is both a technical proficiency and an endearing sense of humor in his music. The opening suite, Café Music written after the composer had the opportunity to sit in as a cocktail pianist is a case in point. Bouncy rhythms, and terrifically challenging string writing shows Schoenfield's style at it's most accessible. Listeners familiar with Schoenfield's Four Parables will recognize a number of the melodic licks as Ragtime, Yiddish song, Broadway melodies and Gypsy scales form a delightful musical goulash. Schoenfield's interest in vernacular musical traditions date back to his student days and the composition of Burlesque, a warped ragtime romp. Its composition all the more incredible given that it was written during the heyday of the "Northeast Rationalist School" (i.e. Babbitt, Kirchner, Carter, et al). The Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, originally commissioned by clarinetist David Shrifrin, continues Schoenfield's Yiddish preoccupation and is given a spirited Klezmer-esque reading by clarinetist Charles Neidich. Previous Schoenfield collaborator, flautist Carol Wincenc (dedicatee of the Klezmer Rondos) champions the rather Stravinskian-sounding Suite, Slovakian Children's Songs. The most "abstract" work on the program is a rather involved series of variations on the tune "Carolina in the Morning", titled Carolina Reveille by the composer. A virtuoso setting if ever there was one, Carolina Reveille also reveals the composer to be a pianist of considerable gifts and sensitivity.

    All in all, a highly recommended disc by a composer whom ought to be much better represented in the catalogue. Accolades are due the superb Innova label for this release!
    Edge
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The Finest in Contemporary!!!
    • For your listening pleasure
    		 Edge
    ClassicalEdge Trio
    Manufacturer: ClassicalEdge
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000MTFY0U
    Release Date: 2007-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. Cafe Music Allegro (Paul Shoenfield)
    2. Cafe Music Andante Moderato (Paul Shoenfield)
    3. Cafe Music Presto (Paul Shoenfield)
    4. Primavera Portena (Astor Piazzolla)
    5. Verano Portena (Astor Piazzolla)
    6. Just a Boy (Susan Boettger)
    7. The Diamond World (Eric Ewazen)
    8. Piano Trio, Movement I (Daniel Schnyder)

    Product Description

    Edge, the first CD from the resident trio at ClassicalEdge, is a reflection of how our eclectic, multi-cultural society has blended the edges of musical genres as we've known them. Here, tango from the streets of Argentina, Middle Eastern folk music, and American jazz and film music co-exist to complement one another.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The Finest in Contemporary!!!.......2007-03-22

    At first, I was skeptical about this album because there are numerous contemporary artists that are pretentious but lack talent. I ordered it because someone recommended it to me and I was stunned. True to its title, this album definitely has edge. The pianist is especially wonderful, making the most of each phrase and complimenting the group. If you are hesitant about ordering, take my advice and get it. You won't regret it!

    5 out of 5 stars For your listening pleasure.......2007-01-31

    While searching for cello music from Alexander Zhiroff (Yanni's excellent cellist), I came across this CD from Classical Edge Trio. Being a huge fan of different types of music (especially Middle Eastern), I bought it. My husband and I both love this CD. My personal favorites are Just a Boy and The Diamond World but the whole CD is great. If you like cello, violin and piano and you like an eclectic mix of music, I highly recommend Edge.
    History of the Tango
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Fabulous, Exciting Flute Playing
    • Classy ( and classic ) flute playing!
    • a perfect flute performance
    		 History of the Tango

    Manufacturer: Azica
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by Franz Xavier MozartAll Works by Franz Xavier Mozart | Mozart, Franz Xavier W | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Piazzolla, AstorPiazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by HummelAll Works by Hummel | Hummel, Johann Nepomuk | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    FluteFlute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
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    5. Astor Piazzolla - The Soul Of Tango: Greatest Hits

    ASIN: B00008S82G
    Release Date: 2003-03-25

    Tracks:

    1. Sonate in D Major: Allegro Con Brio
    2. Sonate in D Major: Andante
    3. Sonate in D Major: Rondo
    4. Rondo in E Minor
    5. Short Pieces: Achat Sha'alti
    6. Short Pieces: Ufaratsta
    7. Histoire du Tango : Bordel 1900 [History of the Tango: Bordel 1900]
    8. Histoire du Tango : Caf930 [History of the Tango: Bordel 1900]
    9. Histoire du Tango : Night-Club 1960 [History of the Tango: Bordel 1900]
    10. Histoire du Tango : Concert d'Aujourd'hul [History of the Tango: Bordel

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Fabulous, Exciting Flute Playing.......2004-05-21

    What seperates Ms. Aaron's playing on this CD from the tens of thousands of 'good' flute players is her all-too-rare sense of sound production, phrasing and enthusiasm. Professional flute players, especially in France and Switzerland where they think they own the flute world, should view this as a must buy.

    5 out of 5 stars Classy ( and classic ) flute playing!.......2003-04-03

    Solo flutist Martha Aarons has a winner with this cd, played with vitality, virtuosic technique and lovely sound throughout the works by Hummel, F.X.Mozart, Paul Schoenfield and Piazzola. All the tracks are great, best of all is Piazzola's Histoire du Tango, performed with rhythmic pizzazz and sensuality. This is great playing! ( Jean Pierre R., eat your heart out!) Excellent contributions by her colleagues pianist Francis Renzi and guitarist Jason Vieaux.

    5 out of 5 stars a perfect flute performance.......2003-04-02

    I have often thought that the flute has gotten a bad rap because so many of the orchestra instruments are capable of drowning out even the best flute playing. On this CD Ms. Aarons has shown that the flute can be the most important voice with her amazing musical talent. I was delighted to listen to her beautiful, pure tones. I can't imagine coaxing a better sound out of this instrument. And the tango...what a tantalizing subject. The two musicians who played along, Frances Renzi and Jason Vieaux, blended beautifully with Ms. Aarons. This is the most amazing music, performed by an incredible artist. I am going to follow up to see if I can spot her future work. Meanwhile all of my other CD's are being neglected...I don't want to listen to anything else!
    Souvenirs: Music of Paul Schoenfield
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Souvenirs: Music of Paul Schoenfield

      Manufacturer: Azica
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000Q7ZK20
      Release Date: 2007-06-05
      Flutes
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • fantastic
      		 Flutes

      Manufacturer: New World Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      FluteFlute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B0000030GP
      Release Date: 1992-12-08

      Tracks:

      1. A Play Of Shadows...Fantasy For Flute And Orchestra
      2. Black Anemones
      3. Klezmer Rondos For Flute, Male Vocalist, And Orchestra
      4. Ufaratsta
      5. Achat Sha'alti
      6. Song Of The Bells For Flute And Orchestra
      7. The Old Men Admiring Themselves In The Water

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars fantastic.......1999-12-03

      Coming from a flutist who favors contemporary music, this is one of the best contemporary flute and orchestra CD's currently available and highly recommended. The music is refreshing, accessible, full of variety and intrigue and the performances are outstanding.

      Music Review:

      1. Chopin: Cello Sonata; Schumann: Works for Cello and Piano
      2. Christmas Gifts
      3. Concerto for String Quartet
      4. Coronation of the First Elizabeth
      5. Day Music/Night Music
      6. Debussy: La Mer, Nocturnes, Images [Import]
      7. Dickens Christmas
      8. Diversions on a Theme/Concerto for Orchestra
      9. Dutilleux: Timbres, Espace, Mouvement; Concerto for violin
      10. Elgar: Enigma Variations; Sibelius: Violin Concerto; Weber: Konzertstück

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