The Music of David Bennett Thomas, Vol. 1
Track Listings
| 1. Impromptus for Flute and Piano | ||
| 2. Impromputs for Flute and Piano | ||
| 3. Impromptus for Flute and Piano | ||
| 4. Impromptus for Flute and Piano | ||
| 5. A Poem by Lady Mary Wroth | ||
| 6. A Eulogy for Gigi | ||
| 7. Short Sonata for Four Hands | ||
| 8. Short Sonata for Four Hands | ||
| 9. Short Sonata for Four Hands | ||
| 10. Short Sonata for Fours Hands | ||
| 11. Four Easter Canticles | ||
| 12. Four Easter Canticles | ||
| 13. Four Easter Canticles | ||
| 14. Four Easter Canticles | ||
| 15. Homage to Toru Takemitsu |
Editorial Reviews
Lukas Foss
"I have great confidence in Thomas' future, and would not be surprised if this cd makes it big."
Gregg Smith; conductor,
"Strikingly beautiful settings...hearfelt and deeply expressed. This is important music."
Album Description
This recording is the debut release of Philadelphia based composer David Bennett Thomas. Included are a variety of pieces including a large, dramatic choral work (performed by the Gregg Smith Singers); a set of miniatures for flute and piano; two songs for soprano, viola, and harp; an ambitious four-hand piano sonata ("an important addition to the four hand repertory"...Lukas Foss); and a spacial, atmospheric homage to Toru Takemitsu. "A most accessible, musically rewarding, and enjoyable listening experience..." (Jacques Voois)
The Music of David Bennett Thomas, Vol. 1
The Music of David Bennett Thomas, Vol. 1, Music, Kirsten Solleck-Avella, David Bennett Thomas, Margaret Claudin, April Stace, Gary Gress, Samuel Hsu, Steven Vosatka, Deborah Lipsi, Mary Elizabeth Poore, Rosalind Rees, Arthur Krieck, Michael Locati, Chamber, Chamber Music, Choral, Choral Music, Keyboard, Music for Keyboard, Vocal, Vocal Music
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The Music of David Bennett Thomas, Vol. 1
Manufacturer: DBT ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000088LG8 Release Date: 2002-12-23 |
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Album Description
This recording is the debut release of Philadelphia based composer David Bennett Thomas. Included are a variety of pieces including a large, dramatic choral work (performed by the Gregg Smith Singers); a set of miniatures for flute and piano; two songs for soprano, viola, and harp; an ambitious four-hand piano sonata ("an important addition to the four hand repertory"...Lukas Foss); and a spacial, atmospheric homage to Toru Takemitsu. "A most accessible, musically rewarding, and enjoyable listening experience..." (Jacques Voois)Music Review:
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