Octagon, Vol. 2

On this CD:

1. Crazy Jay Blue
Composed by Kevin Doe
Performed by Octagon
Conducted by Zelman Bokser, Nicole Paiement

2. Forest Echoes
Composed by Brian Banks
Performed by Octagon
Conducted by Zelman Bokser, Nicole Paiement

3. A Lullaby, for mezzosoprano, flute, clarinet, viola, cello & piano
Composed by Timothy Melbinger
Performed by Octagon, Kristi Peterson, Erica Turrell
Conducted by Zelman Bokser, Nicole Paiement

4. Duo for viola and cello
Composed by Jon Vogl
Performed by Irene Herrmann, Octagon, Rafi Popper-Keizer, David Ryther, Ondine Young
Conducted by Zelman Bokser, Nicole Paiement

5. Columbine
Composed by Eric Sawyer
Performed by Octagon, Kristi Peterson, Erica Turrell
Conducted by Zelman Bokser, Nicole Paiement

6. Archery
Composed by Pereira
Performed by Octagon, Kristi Peterson, Erica Turrell
Conducted by Zelman Bokser, Nicole Paiement

7. Totem
Composed by Erik Jespersen
Performed by Octagon, Kristi Peterson, Erica Turrell
Conducted by Zelman Bokser, Nicole Paiement

Octagon, Vol. 2, Music, Irene Herrmann, Rafi Popper-Keizer, Brian Banks, Kevin Doe, Erik Jespersen, Timothy Melbinger, David [composer] Pereira, Eric Sawyer, Jon Vogl, Nicole Paiement, Zelman Bokser, Octagon, Erica Turrell, Kristi Peterson, David Ryther, Ondine Young, Chamber, Chamber Music, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Artists, Concerto, Solo Voice(s) and Small Ensemble, V/a Compilations, Vocal, Vocal Music
Octagon, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 Octagon, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000049O0
Release Date: 1995-12-01

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars An insider's view.......2002-10-05

This CD is the second recording made by the Octagon Ensemble, made up of musicians auditioned from the entire University of California system for the purpose of performing and recording new music by California composers. I'm Polly Moller -- I was a member of Octagon and I play flute on this CD.
My favorite track on Octagon Vol. II is "Totem" by Steve Jespersen. I didn't play on this track, but I always looked forward to hearing it on our concert tour. The setting of the Sylvia Plath poetry was beautifully interpreted by Erica Turrell (who was one of my roommates on the tour), and the haunting instrumental writing gives me chills to this day.
Of the pieces I personally played on, I like "Lullaby" by Timothy Melbinger the best. Erica Turrell was our vocal soloist for this one as well.
In short, the CD is the result of a year-long endeavor by some very accomplished musicians and represents some beautiful work by some talented composers from California. You should check it out. :)

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