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2012 COMPACT DISC CATALOG
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Flute pg. 2
Oboe pg. 3
Clarinet pg. 5
Bassoon pg.7
Saxophone pg. 9
Trumpet pg. 13
Horn pg. 15
Trombone pg. 17
Tuba pg. 17
Violin pg. 20
Viola pg. 21
Cello & Bass pg. 22
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Woodwind Quintets pg. 10
Brass Quintets pg. 19
Misc. Orchestra pg. 23
Sousa Band pg. 24
Hovhaness pg. 24
Verdehr Trio pg. 6
Reicha Quintets pg. 11
Genesis CDs pg. 26
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FLUTE and PICCOLO CDS —
LEONE BUYSE, FLUTE. Buyse was solo flute with Boston Symphony; now at
Rice Univ. “Solid playing, glistening recording” Fanfare. She has six CDs:
CD317: The Sky’s the Limit. Barber, Canzone (flute, piano); Dahl, Variations on a
Swedish Folk Tune (flute, alto flute); John Cage, Three Pieces for Flute Duet; Martin
Amlin, Sonata(flute, piano); Antoniou, Lament for Michele (solo flute); Juli Nunlist, 12
Bagatelles (solo flute); Gregory Tucker, Idle Conversation (two flutes); Vivian Fine, The
Flicker (solo flute), and Emily’s Images (flute, piano), with Martin Amlin, piano; Fenwick
Smith, flute & alto flute. UPC 009414731722
CD319: RIVIER REVISITED. Chamber Music for Flute by Jean Rivier. Capriccio
(woodwind quintet); Ballade (flute & piano); Oiseaux Tendres (solo flute); Affettuoso
e Jocando for four flutes; Vocalise (voice & piano); Sonatine (flute & piano); Virevoltes
(flute solo); Duo (flute & clarinet); Comme une tendre berceuse (flute & piano). “Everything is loaded with charm.” Fanfare. UPC 009414731920
CD356: TOUR DE FRANCE. Webster Trio (Buyse with Michael Webster, clarinet, & Katherine Collier, piano).
Fauré: Dolly Suite & Morceau de concours; Saint-Saëns, Tarantella; Debussy, Petite Pièce & Première Rhapsodie;
Syrinx (solo flute); Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune; Bizet, Jeux d’enfants. “A charming entertainment. “
Fanfare. UPC 009414735621
CD357: WORLD WIDE WEBSTER. Webster Trio (Buyse with Michael Webster, clarinet, & Robert Moeling,
Piano). Dvorak, Slavonic Dances; Debussy, Petite Suite; Brahms, Hungarian Dances; Gottschalk, Four
Pieces. Superb exciting transcriptions from four-hand piano literature. UPC 009414735720
CD715: DEDICATED TO BARRÈRE. Music composed for the celebrated flutist Georges Barrère, who was
principal flutist of the New York Symphony 1905-1928. Composers: Caplet, Woollett, Seitz, Lacroix, Lefort,
Gaubert, & Damaré. Lyrical and exciting, these works have found their way into the repertoire of many flutists.
with Martin Amlin, Piano. “outstanding and highly recommended” Instrumentalist. UPC 009414771520
CD716: DEDICATED TO BARRÈRE, VOL. 2. Varèse, Density 21.5; Griffes, Poem; Riegger, Suite for flute alone;
Roussel, Andante and Scherzo; Gaubert, Sonatine quasi Fantasia, and Invocation; De Lorenzo, Sogno Futuristico; Kriens, La Nymphe Bocagère; Jacquet, Nocturne for flute and harp; Bauer, Forgotten Modes; Goldman,
Two Monochromes. Martin Amlin, piano; Paula Page, harp. “splendid sound” Fanfare. UPC 009414771629
CD314: LOVE LETTERS – David Shostac, Flute. Martin Scot Kosins, Love Letters & Winter Moods; Francois
Borne, Fantaisie Brillante (on themes from Bizet’s Carmen); Claude Debussy, The Girl with the Flaxen Hair;
Theobold Boehm, Variations Brillantes; Grigoras Dinicu, Hora Staccato. David Shostac is principal flute, Los
Angeles Chamber Orchestra and is a prominent Hollywood film musician. He “has an outstandingly fluent
technique and a pleasant well-focused tone.” BBC Music Magazine UPC 009414731425
CD316: MUSIC FOR KOTO AND FLUTE. Kazue Kudo, Koto; Kazue Frances Asawa, Flute. Beautiful Japanese
music. Tadao Sawai: Hana; Hozan Yamamoto: Ichikotsu; Kozaburo Hirai: Sonata; Michio Miyagi: Izumi and
Haru No Umi. “a fascinating program...the music is quite beautiful.” American Record Guide. UPC
009414731623
CD318: BROOKS DE WETTER-SMITH, FLUTE. The 20th Century Romantic Spirit. Philippe Gaubert,
Sonata No. 1; Gabriel Pierné, Sonata, op. 36; Verne Reynolds, Sonata; Lukas Foss, 3 American Pieces. with
Stephan Seebass, Piano. “significant repertoire performed with rare sympathy and expertise”, Fanfare.
UPC 009414731821
CD710: Wind Effusions. Danilo Lozano, Flute; David Muller, Bassoon. Villa-Lobos, Bachianas Brasileiras
#6; Schröder, Music for Flute & Bassoon; Gabaye, Sonatine (flute, bassoon); Osborne, Rhapsody for Bassoon;
Piazzolla, Etudes Tanguistiques (nos. 3 & 4); Jan Bach, Music for a Low-Budget Epic; Bozza, Sonatine (flute, bassoon). Lozano, founding mbr. of Hollywood Bowl Orch. Muller, former principal of Mexico City Philharmonic
and Westwood Wind Quintet. “Plenty here to enjoy...stylish and lively.” Fanfare. UPC 009414771025.
CD711: IN SHADOW, LIGHT. Zart Dombourian-Eby, Piccolo. Martin Amlin, Sonatina Piccola; Ken Benshoof,
Spindrift, & In Shadow, Light. With Martin Amlin, piano, Ken Benshoof, piano; Marjorie Kransberg-Talvi, violin;
Timothy Hale, viola; Theresa Benshoof, cello. Dombourian-Eby is piccolo player with the Seattle Symphony.
Her playing “is nothing short of amazing.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414771124
CD712: “GYPSY WHEEL” – Thomas Robertello, Flute. Borne, Fantaisie Brillante on
themes of Bizet’s Carmen; Taffanel, Fantaisie on themes by Weber; Griffes, Poem; David
Dzubay, Footprints; Mathew Van Brink, Dal Dosai (Sonata for Flute and Piano); Mischa
Zupko, The Seven Deadly Sins. Robertello has played with Pittsburgh Sym., Cleveland
Orch., & National Sym. Currently on faculty of Indiana Univ. School of Music. “Robertello
is an impressive flutist.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414771223
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CD713: TAKE WING. Lois Bliss Herbine, Piccolo. Persichetti,
Parable for Solo Piccolo; Michael Daugherty, High and the Mighty;
Daniel Dorff, Sonatine de Giverny; Allen Krantz, Song of Spring;
Willard S. Elliot, Fantasy; David Loeb, Preludes for solo piccolo Vol. 4;
Stephen Mager, Saltarello (The Falcon); Howard Buss, Night Flight.
With Charles Abramovic, Piano; Allen Krantz, Guitar; Sophie Bruno,
Harp; Allison Herz, Clarinet. “piccolo enthusiasts will not want to
miss this recording.” Flute Talk. UPC 009414771322.
CD714: FLUTE AGRÉABLE. April Clayton, Flute. With Philip Lasser, piano and j. Y. Song, piano. Philip Lasser:
Sonata for flute and piano; Henri Dutilleux: Sonatine; Jean Francaix: Sonatine; Pierre Sancan: Sonatine; Eugene
Bozza: Agrestide. “thoroughly ‘agréable’ listening...stylishness.” Musicweb. UPC 009414771421
CD757: THEODOR BLUMER Woodwind Chamber Music, vol. 3 (see also Woodwind
Quintets: CD753 & CD755). John Bailey, flute; Mark Clinton, piano. Ten Waltzes, op. 56;
From the Animal Kingdom, op. 57a; From the Plant World, op. 57b. Also Serenade and
Theme & Variations op. 34, performed by Moran Woodwind Quin. Theodor Blumer
(1881-1964) was director and principal conductor of Dresden Radio Orch and Middle
German Radio Orch in Leipzig. “Fine flute playing; [Bailey’s] sound is robust, technique second to none.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414775726.
Flute CDs: also see CDs 801 and 809 (Hovhaness), CD321 (Oboe), & Woodwind Quintets.
Dawn Weiss, see Weiss Family Woodwinds, CD354, in Woodwind Ensemble listing, pg. 12.
OBOE and ENGLISH HORN CDS —
JOHN MACK, OBOE. Mack was solo oboe with the Cleveland Orchestra
for 36 years. “one of the world’s major virtuosos – sheer class in all departments. Beauty of tone and security of playing are glorious.” San Francisco
Chronicle. He has four solo CDs. See also CD870 in this section, page 5.
CD323: Mozart, Quartet in F; Loeffler, Deux Rhapsodies for Oboe, Viola, and
Piano; Paladilhe, Solo de Concert; Britten, Six Metamorphoses after Ovid. with
the Cleveland Orchestra String Quartet and Eunice Podis, piano. “superb performances”, Fanfare. UPC 009414732323
CD324: Schumann, Three Romances; Oboe Sonatas by Saint-Saens, Hindemith, and
Poulenc; also French contest pieces by Murgier,Berghmans,Planel,& Barraud. w/Eunice
Podis, piano. “elegant playing & superb musicianship” Fanfare. UPC 009414732422
CD640: THE PLYMOUTH TRIO: Christina Price, Soprano; John Mack, Oboe; John Herr, Keyboard. Klaus George
Roy: Miracles Are Not Ceased; Samuel Adler: The Rocking Horse Winner; J.S. Bach: arias from cantatas 89, 21, &
93; Handel: Three Arias; Mendelssohn: Meine Seele, from Psalm 42; Ferdinando Fortunati: Romance de Galatée,
Romance de Bliombéris. “Crystal’s sound is clear and lifelike throughout.” Fanfare. UPC 009414764027
CD641: THE PLYMOUTH TRIO: John Mack, oboe; Christina Price, soprano; John Herr, keyboards w/Robert Perry,
cello. J.S. Bach, arias from cantatas 32, 72, and 202; Telemann, arias from cantatas 11, 35, & 72; Wm. Boyce, Blessed
is the Man; Adolphe Adam, Le Retour à la Montagne; Richard Cumming, Four Folk Songs; Lewis Jones, Serenade.
“Few oboists play better than the Cleveland Orchestra’s John Mack.” Turok’s Choice. UPC 009414764126
MARK WEIGER, OBOE. “first-rate playing” New York Times. “luscious
sound...gorgeous playing.” American Record Guide. Weiger was
the founder/leader of Wizards! A Double Reed Consort: see CD872,
CD874, & CD876. Weiger has three solo CDs:
CD722: Grand Sonatas for Oboe by Francois Devienne and Jacques Widerkehr
(both 18th century). Weiger’s playing is “appealing and beautiful” (New York
Times). Pianist is Arthur Rowe: UPC 009414772220
CD725: THE ROMANTIC ROAD. with Arthur Rowe, piano. Music from Romantic
period: late 1800s. Julius Röntgen: Sonata No. 1; Martin Grabert: Sonata in G
minor; Gustav Schreck: Sonata, op. 13; Charles-Joseph Colin: 3ème Solo de Concert, op. 40; Stanislas Verroust:
4ème Solo de Concert, op. 77. “Composers are splendid.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414772527
CD728: OBOE WIZARDRY. with Arthur Rowe, Piano. Lalliet, Fantasie on Flotow’s Martha & Prelude and
Variations on The Carnival of Venice; Mozart, Turkish March; Dinicu, Hora Staccato; Robt Stevenson, Twinkle
Variations for Solo Oboe; Pietro di Simoni, Presto from Concerto in C; Martino Bitti, Sonata; C. F. Barth, Sonata
Brilliant. “stunning virtuosity”, BBC Music Magazine. UPC 009414772824.
HARRY SARGOUS, OBOE. “Sargous may be the greatest American oboist of this
genre. Extraordinary instrumental abilities.” Amer. Rcd Guide. He has two CDs:
CD326: William Bolcom, For the Continuation of Life: Aubade; and A Spring Concertino; Leslie Bassett, Dialogues; Henry Cowell, Three Ostinati with Chorales; Lawrence
Singer, Sensazione II. Toronto Sinfonietta, Carl St. Clair, conductor; William Bolcom,
piano; Robert Conway, piano. “a handsome production and a valuable one as well”,
CD327: ARCHITECTURE AND ARIA—Three Centuries of the Virtuoso Oboe, Bach, Sonata in g minor; Stefan Wolpe, Sonata; Antonino Pasculli, Gran Concerto su Temi dall’Opera;
Andrew Mead, Scena for Solo Oboe; w/ Laura Ward, piano. UPC 009414732729
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PETER CHRIST, OBOE. Founder and leader of the Westwood Wind Quintet,
Christ has also been first oboe with the San Diego Symphony, most of the Los
Angeles area orchestras, and recorded frequently with the major film studio
orchestras. His playing has been called “astonishing” by Stereo Review. He has
two solo CDs plus 18 CDs with the Westwood Wind Quintet (see page 11).
CD321: OBOIST PETER CHRIST. Randall Thompson: Suite (Oboe, Clarinet, Viola); Persichetti: Parable (Solo Oboe); Wm Grant Still: Miniatures (Flute, Oboe, Piano); Wm Schmidt:
Sparrow & Amazing Mr. Avaunt; Ginastera: Duo (Flute & Oboe). w/ Gretel Shanley, flute;
David Atkins, clarinet; Alan de Veritch, viola; Sharon Davis, piano;Valeria Vlazinskaya, narrator.
“RECORDING OF SPECIAL MERIT. Some of the most delightful music for oboe since
the 18th century. Excellent performance.” Stereo Review. UPC 009414732125
CD723: RENDEZVOUS AND DREAMS. Vazgen Muradian, Concerto for Oboe & Strings; Martin Scot Kosins,
Rendezvous & Dreams (Oboe & Piano); John Biggs, Dance Suite (Oboe & String Trio); Gregory La Traille, Quintet
for Oboe & String Quartet. Crystal Chamber Soloists & Lisa Bergman,piano. “colorful new works” (Gramophone);
“musically intuitive artist. Illuminating, entrancing recital.” American Rcd. Guide. UPC 009414772329
CD721: PAMELA PECHA, OBOE. Marcello, Oboe Concerto in c minor; Cimarosa, Oboe Concerto ; Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, all with the Janacek Cham. Orch., plus oboe & organ pieces: Rheinberger,
Andante Pastorale & Rhapsodie; Guilmant, Cantilene Pastorale; Jan Koetsier, Partita; J. L. Krebs, Fantasie;
Hermann Schroeder, Drei Dialoge. Karel Paukert, organ. Pecha is former asst. princ. oboe of Cleveland Orch.
“Brandenburg Two knocks your socks off. This disc is a credit to all involved.” American Record Guide.
UPC 009414772121
CD724: 20th CENTURY BRITISH MUSIC FOR OBOE & PIANO. William McMullen, oboe; Catherine Herbener,
Piano. Richard Rodney Bennett, After Syrinx I; Herbert Howells, Sonata; Gordon Jacob, Seven Bagatelles (for
solo oboe); Lennox Berkeley, Sonatina; Edmund Rubbra, Sonata in C, op. 100. McMullen is oboist w/Moran
Woodwind Quintet & oboe professor at University of Nebraska, Lincoln. UPC 009414772428
CD727: THE POETIC OBOE – Andrea Gullickson, Oboist, with Karen Enns, piano. Robert Schumann,
Drei Romanzen, op.94; Clara Schumann, Drei Romanzen, op.22; Madeleine Dring, Three Piece Suite; Andrea
Clearfield, Unremembered Wings; André Jolivet, Sérénade. “her oboe playing...is some of the finest I have
heard. A really nice collection [of music]”, Fanfare. UPC 009414772725
CD820: ERIN HANNIGAN, OBOE. Simon Sargon, Homage to Hafiz; Henri Dutilleux, Sonate (oboe, piano); Dan
Welcher, Firewing: The Flame and the Moth; Thomas Dunhill, Friendship’s Garland: Suite of Five Miniatures;
Simon Sargon, Haas Trio (oboe, bassoon, piano; Paul Patterson, Duologue for (oboe, piano). With Simon
Sargon, piano; Scott Walzel, bassoon; Dan Florio, Drew Lang, percussion. Hannigan is principal oboe w/Dallas
Symphony. “Her playing is beguiling with high level of musicianship.” Fanfare. UPC 009414782021
CD726: BACH BY BERT. Oboist Humbert Lucarelli performs music by J.S. Bach — Partita in g minor
(trans from Flute Partita in a minor), Sonata in g minor (trans from Sonata in a minor for flute & continuo),
Sinfonias from the Easter Oratorio and Cantatas 12 & 156. “America’s leading oboe recitalist.” New York
Times. “deeply expressive, plangent tone” Gramophone. UPC 009414772626
CAROLYN HOVE, ENGLISH HORN. English Horn with Los Angeles Philharmonic
since 1988. “Carolyn Hove is probably the greatest English hornist in the world today.
Not only is her tone as large, liquid, and sensuous as they come, but she plays with a
finesse, agility, and all-encompassing musical intelligence that make her one of the
most completey satisfying musicians of our time.” Jim Svejda, KUSC Radio
CD328: CAROLYN HOVE, ENGLISH HORN & OBOE. Hindemith, Sonata for English
Horn and Klavier; Persichetti, Parable for Solo English Horn; Elliott Carter, Pastoral for
English Horn and Piano; Esa-Pekka Salonen, Second Meeting for Oboe & Piano; John
Marvin, Five Pieces for English Horn & Piano; Thomas Stevens, Triangles IV for English
Horn. Carolyn Hove is solo English horn with Los Angeles Philharmonic. Gloria Cheng,
piano. “Sensational musical release”, InTune Magazine. UPC 009414732828
CD329: ASCENDING TO SUPERLATIVES — Carolyn Hove, English Horn. Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Eclogues (flute, EH, guitar); Hovhaness, Suite, op.21 (EH, bassoon); Wm
Kraft, Encounters XI: The Demise of Suriyodhaya (EH, percussion); Gerhard Samuel, Lyric
Scene (EH, 2 violins, cello); Paul Turok, Improvisations (EH, violin, piano). “I cannot describe Carolyn Hove’s
English horn playing without ascending into superlatives. It is simply one of the most gorgeous, ‘juicy’
sounds I have ever encountered.”, Bruce Gbur, American Music Mag. UPC 009414732927
CD823: ECLECTICISM — Carolyn Hove, English Horn. Beethoven, Seven Variations on the Theme “Bei Männern, welche Liebe Fühlen”from Mozart’s Magic Flute; Ravel, Pavane pour une infante défunte (arr. for English horn
and piano); Richard Lane, Introduction and Allegro; Patricia Morehead, Elegy; Rolf Rudin, Rezitativ und Arie; Jeffrey
Rathbun, Suite for Oboe and English Horn; John Steinmetz, Suite from an Imaginary Opera. “ program is imaginative and impressive [and] her playing exemplary and enjoyable.” Amer. Rcd. Guide. UPC 009414782328
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CD729: Mist Over the Lake. CYNTHIA KOLEDO DeALMEIDA, OBOE. Arthur Bliss,
Conversations (flute, oboe, strings); Dubois, Ballade Medievale (oboe, piano); Ponchielli,
Capriccio (ob, pa); Sinigaglia, 12 Variations on a theme by Schubert (ob, pa); Coste,
Three Pieces (oboe, guitar); Joao Guilherme Ripper, Kinderszenen (oboe, cello, piano);
Patrick Stoyanovich, Seven Short Pieces (ob, pa); Jan Freidlin, Mist Over the Lake (oboe,
guitar) DeAlmeida, solo oboe Pittsburgh Symphony, is “hands down one of the best
players in the world.” American Record Guide. Other performers are principals of
the Pittsburgh Symphony. UPC 009414772923
WIZARDS! A Double Reed Consort. Wizards! was an active performing
ensemble for 18 years, performing from Australia to Canada. Members of the
core group are Mark Weiger & Andrea Gullickson, oboes & Engish horn; S. Blake
Duncan, English horn; and Greg Morton, bassoon. Several other oboists and
bassoonists join for some of the works. The group is on three CDs:
CD872: FANTASY FOR WIZARDS! Greg Morton, Fantasy for Wizards; Michael Curtis,
A Klezmer Wedding; Michael Kibbe,Divertimento; Chopin,Waltz Brilliante; John Corina,
Suite (double reed quintet); Dinos Constantinides, Transformations (oboe alone);
Gottschalk, Danza, op. 33; Bartok, Romanian Folk Dances; Johann Wenth, Quartetto
Concertante. “Miraculous playing... magic abounds”, Fanfare. UPC 009414787224
CD874: CLASSICAL WIZARDS! Beethoven, Trio, op. 87, for 2 oboes & Eng. horn; Salieri, Variations sulia Follia
di Spagna, for 2 oboes, 2 EH, & 2 bassoons; Mozart, Impressario Overture, trans. for 3 oboes, EH, 2 bassoons,
& contra bsn; Schenk, Quartetto for oboe, 2 EH, and bassoon; Dussek, Parthia for 2 oboes, 2 EH, & bassoon.
“Delightfully enjoyable.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414787422
CD876: WIZARDS! FINALE. Collier, Fantasy; Powning, Sextuor; Freihofner, Das Golem Part 2. Plus music by
Jadin, Flegier, Mlodziejowski, Pozajic, Collier, Powning, and Freihofner. “glowing tone, immaculate technique,
pristine intonation, ideal ensemble blend...snap this delectable item up.” Fanfare. UPC 009414787620.
CD870: 25th Anniversary, International Double Reed Society. Andre Previn.
Trio (ob, bn, pa); Francaix, Trio (ob, bn, pa); Villa-Lobos, Duo (ob, bn); Rossini, Six Arias
(2 bn). Performing are John Mack (first oboe Cleveland Orch), David McGill (first
bassoon Chicago Sym.), Alex Klein (first oboe Chicago Sym.), George Sakakeeny
(bassoon prof. Oberlin Cons.), Cynthia DeAlmeida & Nancy Goeres (first oboe
& bassoon, Pittsburgh Sym.). Stefano Canuti & Sergio Azzolini (bassoon major
Italian orchestras). Andre Previn, Elizabeth De Mio, piano. “well-recorded, superbly-performed disc” Turok’ s Choice. UPC 009414787026
CD871: OBOES, ENGLISH HORNS, BASSOONS, & CONTRABASSOON: Music
for Double-Reed Ensemble and LUKAS FOSS: Oboe Concerto. Bert Gassman,
Oboe; members Los Angeles Philharmonic. J.S. Bach, Ricercar (Musical Offering);
Handel, Two Arias for Double-Reeds; Boris Pillin, Three Pieces for Double-Reed
Septet; George Heussenstamm, Set for Double-Reeds; “What a gorgeous sound!”,
The Instrumentalist. “playing of Bert Gassman is an absolute miracle.” Stereo
Review. UPC 009414787125
Oboe CDs, also see Woodwind Quintets and ensembles. David Weiss, see CD354, Weiss Family
Woodwinds, page 12.
CLARINET CDS —
MITCHELL LURIE, CLARINET. Lurie was principal clarinet under Reiner with
the Pittsburgh & Chicago Symphonies, and then taught at Univ. of So. Calif. for
50 years. “one of the world’s most famous clarinetists” Fanfare. RICHARD
LESSSER, one of Lurie’s prize students, was principal clarinet with the Israel
Philharmonic for 35 years. Lurie and Lesser are both featured on CD301.
CD301: BRAHMS CLARINET SONATAS with Mitchell & Leona Lurie, plus
DANIEL KESSNER, DANCES FOR CLARINET & GUITAR with Richard Lesser &
Jordan Charnofsky. UPC 009414730121.
CD737: MITCHELL LURIE, Clarinet. Halsey Stevens, Concerto (Clarinet, String
Orchestra); Frederick Lesemann, Sonata (Clarinet, Percussion); Robert Muczynski, Time Pieces (Clarinet, Piano). w/
Karen Ervin, Percussion; Robert Muczynski, Piano; Crystal Chamber Orch., Akira Endo, Cond. UPC 009414773722
CD731: LARRY COMBS, CLARINET. With Gail Williams, horn, and
Mary Ann Covert, piano. George Rochberg: Trio; Gunther Schuller:
Romantic Sonata; Miklos Rosza: Sonatina and Sonata for Clarinet
Solo which was written for Larry Combs; this is the premiere
recording. Combs, one of the world’s most respected clarinetists,
was principal clarinet with the Chicago Symphony for 30 years. “a
showcase for Larry Combs...impressive virtuosity” Fanfare. UPC
009414773128
CD332: Clarinet Candescence. MELVIN WARNER, Clarinet. Weber, Grand Duo Concertante & Fantasia
and Rondo; Spohr, Six German Songs; Stravinsky, Three Songs from Shakespeare; Penderecki, 3 Miniature;
Donald Martinu, A Set for Clarinet; William O. Smith, Five Pieces (unacc clarinet). Diane Ragains, soprano;
Allan Dameron, piano; Peter Middleton, flute. “One of the finest clarinet recordings I have yet to hear”,
Audio Magazine. Warner, former assoc. principal St Louis Symphony.. UPC 009414733221
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CD733: MOONFLOWERS, BABY! Jonathan Cohler, Clarinet:
Hindemith, Sonata; Honegger, Sonatina; Francaix,Theme & Variations;
Vaughan Williams, Six Studies in English Folksong;Milhaud, Duo
Concertant & Caprice; Bozza, Pulcinella; Kupferman, Moonflowers,
Baby! Judith Gordon, piano. Cohler has “playing of real distinction”,
BBC Music Mag. UPC 009414773326
CD738: VINTAGE WOODWINDS. Music for period clarinets, basset horn, flute, and fortepiano. Mendelssohn: Konzertstücke 1 & 2 ; Mayr: Bagatèlle a tre. Saeculum Aureum
Players: Richard Spece, 19th century clarinet; Wm. McColl, basset horn; Jeffrey Cohan, 18th century flute; Bonnie
Garrett, Fortepiano. “yet another [Crystal] release that is top-notch from beginning to end.” American
Record Guide. UPC 009414773821
TRIO INDIANA. Eb, Bb, Bass Clarinet: James Campbell, Eli Eban, Howard Klug
– clarinet faculty at Indiana University. “A marvelous group. Skillful musicians...a
lovely ensemble of ravishing sounds”, American Record Guide. Two CDs:
CD734: TRIO INDIANA. Defaye, Six Pièces D’Audition; Schickele, Dances for Three;
Gary Kulesha, Political Implications; Michael Kibbe, Ebony Suite; Frederick Fox, Time
Weaving. “refined virtuosity...polished artistry” NACWPI. UPC 009414773425.
CD736: BRIDGES TO BLOOMINGTON. Trio Indiana with guest clarinetists Mitchell
Lurie, Alfred Prinz, & Min-Ho Yeh. Prinz, Trio & Bloomington Quartet; Heiden, Clarinet
Trio; Uhl, Divertimento; Kurt Weill, Four pieces from The Threepenny Opera. Alfred Prinz was solo clarinet
with the Vienna Philharmonic for 50 years. “expert & highly musical...enjoyable & satisfying hour”, Fanfare.
UPC 009414773623
CD735: MICHAEL EDWARDS, CLARINET. Saint-Saëns, Sonata;
Martino, Sonatina; Ladmirault, Sonata; Bjelinski, Sonata; Rabaud,
Solo De Concours. with Timothy Bach, piano. “Clarinet fanciers
will find a treat here”. Fanfare. UPC 00941477352-4
CD739: THE NAKED CLARINET, Tasha Warren, Unaccompanied
Clarinet. Miklós Rózsa, Sonatina for Clarinet Solo; Shulamit
Ran, Music for an Actor; Joan Tower, Wings; Guy Yehuda, Three
Preludes; David Dzubay, Solus II; Libby Larsen, Dancing Solo. “wide variety of compositional styles
[and] Warren’s sheer virtuosity. I warmly recommend this disc.” International Record Review. UPC
009414773920.
Michael Webster, Clarinet, 3 CDs – See CDs 319, 356, & 357 on page 2.
David Atkins, Clarinet – See CD321 on page 4, and Westwood Wind Quintet on page 11.
Radovan Cavallin, Clarinet – See CDs 771 & 772 with Jose Zarzo, Horn, on page 16.
THE VERDEHR TRIO has commissioned and performed over 200
new works. “The breadth of these commissions is amazing.” (Fanfare) “The quality of the results is astonishingly high.” (Strad) “The
Verdehr Trio has earned an enviable reputation for championing
new music.” (Fanfare)
The Verdehr Trio currently features 20 CDs in its Making of a
Medium series. See CDs 741–749, 940–949, and 970. Walter Verdehr,
violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; pianists Gary Kirkpatrick, CDs
741-749; Kathryn Brown, CD941; Kimberly Schmidt, Paul Barnes, &
Gary Kirkpatrick, CD942; Silvia Roederer on all later CDs.
CD741: VERDEHR TRIO, vol. 1. Mozart, Trio K381; Frescobaldi, Canzoni a due; Alan Hovhaness, Lake Samish;
Thomas Pasatieri, Theatrepieces; Bela Bartok, Contrasts. “recommended”, Fanfare. UPC 009414774125
CD742: VERDEHR TRIO, vol. 2. Ned Rorem: The End of Summer; Thea Musgrave: Pierrot; T.C. David:
Schubertiade; Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 13 (arr Zearott); Jan Vanhal: Trio in Eb. “It really has
been a pleasure to make this unusually good Trio’s acquaintance.” UPC 009414774224
CD743: VERDEHR TRIO, vol. 3. Gunther Schuller, A Trio Setting; William Averitt, Tripartita: Nathan Currier,
Adagio & Variations. “A true ensemble of outstanding players who have obvious love for the music”,
American Record Guide. UPC 009414774323
CD744: VERDEHR TRIO, vol. 4. Peter Dickinson, Hymns, Rags and Blues (1985); Karel Husa, Sonata a tre
(1982); Don Freund, Triomusic (1980); James Niblock, Trio (1980). “up to Crystal’s usual high standard”,
CD745: VERDEHR TRIO, vol. 5. Alexander Arutiunian, Suite; Thomas Christian David, Triple Concerto (with
the Tonkünstler Orchestra); Peter Sculthorpe, Dream Tracks; Peter Schickele, Serenade for Three. “I recommend this CD highly.” Fanfare. UPC 009414774521
CD746: VERDEHR TRIO, vol. 6. David Diamond, Trio; Sonata No. 2 for Violin & Piano; Peter Sculthorpe,
Night-Song and From Nourlangie; John Corigliano, Sonata for Violin & Piano (with Ralph Votapek, piano).
“The performances are just wonderful.” Fanfare. UPC 009414774620
CD747: VERDEHR TRIO, vol. 7. Music by James Niblock: Il Penseroso e Allegro; Terzina, Medieval Suite,
Palindrome, Paganiana, MSU Fight Song. Also Mozart, Trio (trans. by Niblock). “Niblock’s music is something
of a find – genteel rapture for a genteel composer.” Fanfare. UPC 009414774729
CD748: TRIPLE CONCERTOS by David Ott and William Wallace. vol. 8 with Verdehr Trio and Solista di Praga &
Janaçek Philharmonic, Leon Gregorian & Jack Bowman, conductors. “Romanticism is alive and well. Melody
reigns supreme...this a treat. Richly satisfying.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414774828
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CD749: TRIO WITH ORCHESTRA. Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Triple Concerto; Thomas Christian David, Carmen Suite and Sinfonia Concertante. Making of a Medium vol. 9 with Verdehr Trio , Solista di Praga, Janaçek
Philharmonic,& Michigan State University Wind Symphony; Leon Gregorian, Jack Bowman, and Kenneth
Bloomquist, cond. “interesting, fascinating, and enjoyable”, Fanfare. UPC 009414774927
CD940: vol. 10. Beethoven, Trio, op. 6; Max Bruch, Trio, op. 83, #6 & 7; Libby Larsen, Slang; Jacob Druckman, Glint;
William Bolcom, Trio; Tchaikovsky, Meditation.. “agile, intelligent performances...skillfully recorded.” BBC Music
Magazine. UPC 009414794024
CD941: SPANNING THE 20TH CENTURY. Gian Carlo Menotti, Trio for Violin, Clarinet, & Piano; Max Bruch,
Trio, op. 83, no. 8 & 4; Dinos Constantinides, Oracle at Delphi; Jon Deak, Lad, a Dog: The Trio. “The Verdehr Trio
is brilliant in every department, and I can’t praise them enough.” (Ritter) ARG. UPC 009414794123
CD942: AMERICAN IMAGES. Paul Chihara, Trio; David Diamond, Duo for Violin & Clarinet; Marc Satterwhite,
Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones; Jonathan D. Kramer, Serbelloni Serenade; John Biggs,
Medieval Dance Suite; Donald Erb, Sunlit Peaks and Dark Valleys. “Remarkable collection by a remarkable
ensemble.” Strad Magazine. UPC 009414794222
CD943: AMERICAN IMAGES 2. Sebastian Currier, Verge; Joan Tower, Rain Waves; Gershwin/Brohn, I Got
Variations; Dan Welcher, Phaedrus; John Biggs, Renaissance Bouquet; Charles Hoag, SweetMelancholy
(lostyourdolly)SlowDrag Rag. “authoritative in every sense of the word.” Gramophone. UPC 009414794321.
CD944: AUSTRIAN IMAGES (Making of a Medium vol. 14). Iván Eröd, Trio, op. 59; Thomas Christian David,
Trios Numbers 1, 2, and 3; Gottfried von Einem, Verdehr-Trio, op. 97. The Verdehr Trio. “impressive technical
brilliance” BBC Music Magazine. UPC 009414794420
CD945: DOUBLE CONCERTOS FOR VIOLIN AND CLARINET by Dinos Constantinides, James Niblock, and
William Wallace. Walter Verdehr, Violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, Clarinet; Martinu Philharmonic, Kirk Trevor,
Conductor; Slovak Radio Orch., Jiri Tomasek, Cond. “three splendid double concertos...performances are
faultless.” Fanfare. UPC 009414794529
CD946: INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS. Verdehr Trio. Jennifer Higdon, Dash; Gernot Wolfgang, Reflections; Bright Sheng, Tibetan Dance; Stephen Chatman, Trio; Wolfgang Rihm, Gesangstück. Performers: Walter
Verdehr, violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, clarinet; Silvia Roederer, piano. “superbly played and recorded. The
Verdehr Trio has a justly high reputation in the performance of chamber music.” International Record
Review. UPC 009414794628
CD947: AMERICAN IMAGES 3: The Michigan Connection. Verdehr Trio, Making of a Medium, vol 17. David Liptak, Commedia; Arnold Black/William Bolcom, Envio; Robert Mann, Katchi-Katchi; Charles Ruggiero,
Collage; James Hartway, five postcards (from Michigan). “[This CD] exemplifies the Verdehr Trio’s typical
musical eclecticism and performance prowess. The sound is up to Crystal’s high standards.” Fanfare.
UPC 009414794727
CD948: MUSIC FROM DOWN UNDER. Verdehr Trio, Making of a Medium, Vol. 18. Peter Sculthorpe, Baltimore
Songlines; Barry Conyngham, Playground; Douglas Knehans, rive; Richard Mills, Four Miniatures; Christopher Marshall, Three Aspects of Spring. “musically inspired...technically impecable” Fanfare. UPC 009414794826
CD949: AMERICAN IMAGES 4. Ricardo Lorenz, Compass Points;
Kevin Puts, Three Nocturnes; August Read Thomas, Dancing Helix Rituals; Lee Hoiby, Rock Valley Trio; Stefan Freund, Triodances.
“passionate and technically brilliant performances of adventurous music” New Classics on the Web. UPC 009414794925
CD970: AMERICAN IMAGES 5. Margaret Brouwer,Trio; Roberto
Sierra, Recordando una melodiya olvidada; Gernot Wolfgang,
Sketchbook; William Wallace, Sonata a Tre. “Fantastic compilations. The Verdehr Trio will be remembered
as an important factor in contemporary chamber music.” Web Magazine . UPC 009414797025
BASSOON and CONTRABASSOON CDS —
ARTHUR WEISBERG, BASSOON:
“There are simply no finer bassoon sounds on record. Incredible technique,
lyrical, marvelously shaped tones, and unwavering interpretive powers”
American Record Guide
CD345: BACH AND BASSOON. Arthur Weisberg, Bassoon. Partita for flute in
a minor; Partita No. 2 for violin in d minor; Suite No. 2 for cello in d minor; Suite
No. 3 for cello in C Major. All performed by unaccompanied bassoon. UPC
009414734525
DAVID DE BOLT, BASSOON, former principal Kansas City Phil. , Birmingham and Tulsa Symphonies,
and Santa Fe Opera; bassoon professor Kent State University.
CD347: DAVID DE BOLT, BASSOON. Bernhard Heiden, Serenade
for Bassoon, Violin, Viola, & Cello; Osborne, Rhapsody; Etler, Sonata;
Farago, Variations;Garfield, Poéme. DeBolt, “Impeccable recording.” Fanfare. UPC 009414734723
CD841: A Musical Painting Comes to Life. DAVID DE BOLT, BASSOON. Rossini, Cavatina; Krommer, Quartet; Cherubini, Neris’ Aria
(Medea); Dihau, Les Rois Mages; Lalliet, Fantaisie Brillante; Chabrier,
L’invitation au Voyage; Ravel, Alborado del Grazioso. Music by friends of Degas; the cover is a copy of his
painting “The Orchestra of the Opera”. “DeBolt plays with skill, elegance, and dramatic power.” Fanfare.
UPC 009414784124
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CD842: Bassoon Power, DAVID BREIDENTHAL, BASSOON. Dutilleux: Sarabande
et Cortege; Persichetti: Parable for solo bassoon; Paul Chihara: Fleeting Shadows,
Still Reflections; and The Beauty of the Rose is in its Passing; Gernot Wolfgang:
Moody Blues; Alexandre Tansman: Suite; Zdenek Sestak: Five Virtuoso Inventions.
“Breidenthal is a fine, sensitive musician...principal bassoonist with the Los
Angeles Philharmonic for more than 30 years.” Fanfare. With Gloria Cheng,
piano. UPC 009414784223
CD846: Beck and Call, CAROLYN BECK, BASSOON. Andre Previn: Sonata for
Bassoon & Piano; Marcel Bitsch: Concertino; Alex Shapiro: Of Breath and Touch,
Deep; Moshe Zorman: A Grizzly’s Dream; Michal Spisak: Duetto; Don Chamberlain:
Beck and Call. with Delores Stevens, piano and Kira Blumberg, viola. “extremely
inviting disc. [Beck plays] with keen sense of phrasing & color.” Gramophone.
UPC 009414784629
CD844: BENJAMIN COELHO, BASSOON. Johann Brandl: Quintet; Gordon Jacob:
Suite (bassoon string quar.); Heiden: Serenade (bassoon, strings); Villa-Lobos: Corrupio, Bailado (bassoon, string quin.); Gerardo Dirié: Anjo Breve (bassoon, string
quin.). With Maia String Quartet, Christine Rutledge, viola, Volkan Orhon, bass.
“Coelho is fantastic.” American Record Guide. “unfailingly sonorous, expressive,
and alert” Gramophone. UPC 009414784421. Benjamin Coelho can also be
heard on CD358 (see Tse, saxophone, pg. 10).
CD840: BASSOONIST ARTHUR GROSSMAN with Frank Kowalski, Clarinet; Seth
Krimsky, Bassoon; & Peter Mack, Piano. Beethoven, 3 Duos (clarinet & bassoon); Ray
Luke, Contrast (bn, pa); Wolfgang Plagge, Trio (2 bn, pa); Ronald Roseman, Fantasy
(bn, pa). Grossman was bassoon prof, Univ. of Washington & bassoonist w/Soni
Ventorum Wind Quintet. “A fine new CD.” Seattle Times. UPC 009414784025
David Muller, see CD710 on page 2. Abraham Weiss, see CD354, under
ensembles, page 12. Oboes, English horns, & Bassoons: CD871, see page
5. Wizards! A Double Reed Consort: see CDs 872, 874, & 876, page 5. Maryland Bach Aria Group: CDs 704 & 705 (Deborah Greitzer, bassoon), see page 12.
SUSAN NIGRO, CONTRABASSOON. “Nigro is a veritable Paganini of the contrabassoon...she
can make her instrument sing and articulate like a nightingale.” Fanfare. “Her musicality glows.”
American Record Guide. She has six CDs:
CD346: THE BIG BASSOON. Vazgen Muradian, Contrabassoon Concerto; Donald
Draganski, Heart’s Desire; Alan Palider, The Narwhal; Ralph Nicholson, Miniature
Suite; Frank Warren, Music for Contrabassoon & Piano; Matt Doran, Four Movements.
with Mark Lindeblad, piano. “A fun disc!”, Fanfare. UPC 009414734624
CD348: LITTLE TUNES FOR THE BIG BASSOON. Jimbo’s Lullaby (Debussy),
Morceau pour le Basson (Cherubini), Take Five (Desmond), Harlem Nocturne (Hagen), Pink Panther (Mancini), Suite (Tartini), Allegro (Gemiani), Burlesque (Bozza);
Honey-Coloured Cow, Ox and the Ass, Leviathon (Gipps); Concert Piece (Phillips),
Little Suite (Laudenslager), Romance (Organn), Variations on Robt.Schumann
(Davis), Down in the Deep Cellar (del Negro), Der Alte Brummbar (Fucik), Clarinet
Polka (traditional), Tarantella Napoletano (traditional). “the instrument sings like a
basso profundo.” Fanfare. with Mark Lindeblad, piano. UPC 009414734822
CD349: THE 2 CONTRAS. Burl Lane and Susan Nigro, Chicago Symphony
contrabassoonists. Mozart, Sonata for Bassoon & Cello, performed on two
contrabassoons; Vanhal, Concerto in F Major for two contrabassoons; Arthur
Weisberg, From the Deep; Daniel Dorff, Sonatina d’Amore; Etienne Ozi, Sonata
No. 1; Michael Curtis, The Impish Imp. “fascinating mosaic of sound...most
enjoyable.” Fanfare. UPC 009414734921
CD843: NEW TUNES FOR THE BIG BASSOON, Susan Nigro, contrabassoon.
Barton Cummings, Concertino for Contrabassoon, Arioso; Timothy Grassel, Reminiscences; P. Kellach Waddle, Broken Icicle Twilight & Severe Thunderstorm Warning; Edward McKenna,
Bagatelle; Ann Marie Kurrasch, Ponderings from the Pond; Graham Powning, Sonata. Mark Lindeblad,
piano. “[Nigro] has breath, soul, fingers, & emotion” Radio Gold, Italy. UPC 009414784322
CD845: BELLISSIMA, Rossini: Cavatina (La Gazza Ladra); Introduction,Theme and Variations from Quartet
#6; Albinoni: Adagio; Vivaldi: Sonata no. 3; Besozzi: Sonata in Bb; Nussio: Divertimento; Procaccini: Moments. With Mark Lindeblad, piano. “Susan Nigro is the world’s best exponent of the contrabassoon
and tames the beast, having it sing and swoon.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414784520
CD847: ORIGINAL TUNES FOR THE BIG BASSOON. Susan Nigro, Contrabassoon. Ann Marie Kurrasch, A Day at the Park; Frank Proto, Little Suite (unaccompanied cbn); Elaine Fine, More Greek Myths
and Harlequin Sonata; Joel Bjorling, Night Shadows and Dreamscapes (both unacc. cbn); David Stybr,
ContraBassooNova. with Mark Lindeblad, piano. “[Nigro} can make her instrument sing and articulate
like a nightingale, and here her art is captured in fine sound.” Fanfare. UPC 009414784728
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CD873: WANTED – THE BASSOON BROTHERS. Funeral March of a Marionette,
Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Weber Fantasy #1, Hall of the Mountain King, The Wedding Guest, Georgia On My Mind, Pizzicati, Bugler’s Holiday, Schickele Last Tango
in Bayreuth & Blue Set No. 2, Dubois Scherzo, Bewitched, Bizet Dragoons (Carmen),
Blue Rondo A La Turk, Shaw Fripperies #2 & 19, Night Train & Red River Valley. Bassoon section Oregon Symphony. “Just plain hilarious” Seattle Times. UPC
009414787323
CD875: Captured! THE BASSOON BROTHERS. (Bassoon Quartet: Mark Eubanks,
Robert Naglee, Juan de Gomez, Bonnie Cox) Fanfare for the Common Bassoonist, Hey Jude, Mexican Hat Dance, My Funny Valentine , My Girl, Carmen Crusader
Suite, Pigs, Yankee Doodle, Louie, Louie, Roll Out the Barrel, Send in the Clowns,
Funeral March of a Marionette , Three Little Maids (Mikado), The Godfather Suite,
Pizzicato Polka, Electronic Suite, Londonderry Air. “absolutely outstanding.”
MusicWeb. UPC 00941478752-1
CD870: 25th Anniversary, International Double Reed Society. Andre Previn.
Trio (ob, bn, pa); Francaix, Trio (ob, bn, pa); Villa-Lobos, Duo (ob, bn); Rossini, Six Arias
(2 bn). Performing are John Mack (first oboe Cleveland Orch), David McGill (first
bassoon Chicago Sym.), Alex Klein (first oboe Chicago Sym.), George Sakakeeny
(bassoon prof. Oberlin Cons.), Cynthia DeAlmeida & Nancy Goeres (first oboe
& bassoon, Pittsburgh Sym.). Stefano Canuti & Sergio Azzolini (bassoon major
Italian orchestras). Andre Previn, Elizabeth De Mio, piano. “well-recorded, superbly-performed disc” Turok’ s Choice. UPC 009414787026
SAXOPHONE CDS —
HARVEY PITTEL, SAXOPHONE. “Pittel has a solid, beautiful tone and tech-
nique to burn.” American Record Guide. “a master of his instrument” New York
Times. Pittel has been soloist with the New York and Los Angeles Phiharmonics,
the Boston, Denver, and Seattle Symphonies, and many others. He is Professor of
Saxophone at the University of Texas Austin. He has three CDs:
CD654: BACH AND NOODLES. New Classics Suite: Sonata 2 by J.S.Bach (arr.John Rodby)
interspersed w/ Johnny Mercer,Richard Rodgers,David Gates.Plus Flight of the Bumble-Bee,
Oodles of Noodles, Perpetual Motion, Scaramouche,Vocalise, Saxophobia, Caprice (Bozza),
Caprice (Bonneau), and the Acrostic Song from Final Alice (Del Tredici). Pittel, with Gabor
Rejto, cello; & Levering Rothfuss & Anton Nell, piano. UPC 009414765420
CD655: MOVING ALONG. Ingolf Dahl, Concerto; Ibert, Concertino da Camera; Creston, Sonata for Alto
Saxophone and Piano; Paule Maurice, Tableaux de Provence; Albinoni, Concerto “Saint Marc”; Rachmaninoff,
Vocalise. All with Jeff Helmer, piano. American Record Guide UPC 009414765529
CD353: SEXTUOR À VENT. Harvey Pittel, Alto Saxophone and the Westwood Wind Quintet. “[Pittel] is a fine
musician whose playing has a smoothness and curvaceous zest that transcends the mechanical aspects
of the instrument.” Music Web. Milhaud, Scaramouche (Saxophone & Woodwind Quintet); Heiden, Intrada
(Saxophone & Woodwind Quintet); Hindemith, Concert Piece (Two Saxophones, with Sunil Gadgil); Pierre
Max Dubois, Sinfonia da Camera (Saxophone & Woodwind Quintet); plus music for woodwinds by Ibert,
J.S. Bach, Rossini, deWailly, Barthe, Arnold, Rimsky-Korsakov, Leo Sowerby. For titles , see CD353 under
Westwood Wind Quintet on page 11. UPC 009414735324.
CD653: DUO ONE, POINT FIVE; Bill Perconti, Alto Saxophone. Alojzy Thomys,Miniatury
w Roznych Stylach (sax & piano); Ryo Noda, Improvisation III (sax solo); Alan Hovhaness, Suite
(sax & guitar); Gerard Massias, Suite monodique (sax solo); Jerome Grant, Duo 1 Point 5 (sax
& tape); Eugene Bozza, Improvisation et Caprice (sax solo); George Gershwin, Three Quarter
Blues and Promenade. “creamy smooth tone”, Amer. Rcd. Guide. UPC 00941476532-1
CD652: AN AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO SIGURD RASCHER. Lawrence Gwozdz, Alto
Saxophone. Wm Grant Still, Romance; Karel Husa, Elegie et Rondeau; Henry Cowell, Air
and Scherzo; Carl Wirth, Jepthah and Beyond These Hills; Armond Russell, Particles; J.
David Lamb,Three Antique Dances; John Worley, Sonata. Lois Leventhal & David Evenson,
piano; Michael Reimer, Soprano Sax. “Gwozdz is an extraordinary saxophonist...buy
this disc at once...I guarantee you will enjoy it.” Fanfare. UPC 009414765222
CD659: SAXOPHONE VOICES from five countries; Keith R. Young, Saxophone.
Nelson, Danza Capriccio; Koechlin, Andante & Le Repos de Tityre; Bonneau, Caprice en
Forme de Valse; del Borgo, Canto; Villa-Lobos, Fantasia; Honda, Four Jazz Etudes; Piazzolla, Tango; Wiedoeft, Saxophobia. Young was principal saxophone with U.S. Air Force
Band in Washington DC. “Young is truly a master of the saxophone and an artist of
the first order. This CD provides...superb and delightful music.” Saxophone Journal.
UPC 009414765925
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CD651: LAURA HUNTER, SAXOPHONE. Brian Connelly, Piano and DX7 Synthesizer. William Bolcom, Lilith; Paul Cooper, Four Impromptus; Rodney Rogers, The
Nature of This Whirling Wheel; Steven Galante, Shu Gath Manna; Arthur Gottschalk,
Jeu de Chat. Hunter is “a splendid artist”, Audio. “exciting recording of new contemporary music for the saxophone.” Saxophone Journal. “Hunter’s tone and technique are
excellent.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414765123
KENNETH TSE, SAXOPHONE. “Tse plays with seductive tonal beauty...
extremely elegant tone...and sheer virtuosity.” American Record Guide. An
inernational soloist, Tse has five CDs on Crystal:
CD656: SPARKLING SAX, Jindrich Feld, Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano;
Bernhard Heiden, Solo for Alto Saxophone and Piano; Victor Morosco, Blue Caprice;
Walter Kaufmann, Meditation; Robert Muczynski, Sonata; Warren Benson, Aeolian Song;
Leonard Bernstein, West Side Story Medley. Kari Miller, Piano. “supremely elegant
tone” American Record Guide. UPC 009414765628
CD657: AN AMERICAN EXHIBITION. Mami Nagai, piano. David Canfield, Sonata (Alto
Saxophone and Piano); John Cheetham, Sonata (Alto Saxophone and Piano); Libby
Larsen, Holy Roller; William Grant Still, Romance; Leonard Mark Lewis, As in Stained Light; Jay Vosk, Thaw;
Walter Hartley, Sonata for Baritone Saxophone and Piano. “About as good a saxophone recital as you are
ever going to hear.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414765727
CD658: LYRIC SOPRANO. Kenneth Tse, Soprano Saxophone. Alan Huckleberry, piano. Pasculli: Le Api; Fauré:
Trois Romances sans Paroles; Naulais: Sax de Voyage; Isaac Albéniz:Tango Op.165, No.2; Denis Bédard: Fantaisie;
John C. Worley: Six Dances; Astor Piazzolla: L’Histoire du Tango; Leonard Mark Lewis: Prelude (for Kenneth
Tse). “If Fanfare awarded grades to recordings, this would rate A+” Fanfare. UPC 009414765826
CD358: PAS DE TROIS. Kenneth Tse, Saxophone; Benjamin Coelho, Bassoon; Alan
Huckleberry, Piano. Bernard Van Beurden, Pas de trois; Jindrich Feld, Trio Giocoso; David
Froom, Arirang Variations; Perry Goldstein, Noir; Don Freund, Louder than Words. This
unusual combination creates an exciting and vibrant sound. The performers are international soloists with several Crystal CDs and are on the faculty at the University of Iowa.
“From Crystal comes yet another program of stimulating chamber works. As usual,
it is beautifully performed and recorded. “ Fanfare. UPC 009414735829
CD359: Stellar Saxes, KENNETH TSE and NOBUYA SUGAWA, SAXOPHONES. Music for
two saxophones: Hindemith, Concert Piece; Masanori Katoh, Oriental; Guy Lacour, Suite
en Duo ; Victor Morosco, Contemporary Etudes in Duet Form; Jun Nagao, Paganini Lost,
and Lovers on the Celestial Sphere, with Kazuo Murakami, piano. “exceptional smoothness of tone, blend, phrasing, and articulation. The ensemble is extraordinary...total
synergy.” Fanfare. “two of the finest classical saxophonists in the world...truly dynamic
duo...two giants of classical saxophone.” Saxophone Journal. UPC 009414735928.
WOODWIND QUINTETS AND MISC. ENSEMBLES —
THEODOR BLUMER Woodwind Chamber Music. Performed by the Moran
Woodwind Quintet. “Blumer’s lush, late romantic style reminds me of Richard
Strauss.” American Record Guide. Blumer (1881-1964) was director of the Dresdon
Radio Orchestra and Middle German Radio Orch. in Leipzig. The Moran Woodwind
Quintet is in-residence at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. There are three CDs
of woodwind chamber music by Blumer and one other CD by the Moran Quintet.
CD753: Blumer, vol. 1. Quintett, Op. 52; Sextett (Originalthema mit Veränderungen), Op. 45; Tanz-Suite, Op.
53. UPC 009414775320
CD755: Blumer, vol. 2. Schweizer Quintett; Kinderspielzeug, op. 64; and Sextett, op. 92, with pianist Paul
Barnes. “Blumer was an exceptional craftsman. The Schweizer Quintet is a delicious vehicle.” Gramophone. UPC 009414775528
CD757: Blumer, vol. 3. Serenade and Theme & Variations op. 34, performed by Moran Woodwind Quin; Ten
Waltzes, op. 56 (flute, piano); From the Animal Kingdom, op. 57a (flute, piano); From the Plant World, op. 57b
( flute, piano). John Bailey, flute; Mark Clinton, piano. UPC 009414775726
CD754: POSTCARDS FROM THE CENTER. Moran Woodwind Quintet. Katherine Ann
Murdock, Postcards from the Center; Bernhard Heiden, Quintet; Peter Lieuwen, Savannah;
Jennifer Higdon, Autumn Music. “playing is excellent. Well worth exploring”, Gramophone. “This disc contains three premieres. The best of them is Jennifer Higdon’s
Autumn Music.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414775429
CD251: SONI VENTORUM WIND QUINTET. Franz Danzi, Quintets in F Major,
op. 68, no. 2; and D Minor, op. 68, no. 3. Paul Taffanel, Wind Quintet in G Minor.
Soni Ventorum, active 1961-2001, was formed when Pablo Casals asked the players
to become the woodwind faculty of his newly founded Conservatory of Music of Puerto
Rico. After that, Soni Ventorum was woodwind and horn faculty at the Univ. of Washington. Members on this CD are Felix Skowronek, flute; Laila Storch, oboe; William McColl,
clarinet; Arthur Grossman, bassoon; & Christopher Leuba, horn. UPC 009414725127.
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WESTWOOD WIND QUINTET. One of America’s premiere ensembles, the Westwood Wind Quintet
was established in 1959. “An accumulation of instrumental polish and important repertory over a long
period has resulted in a treasurable sense of ensemble and musical solidity.” Los Angeles Times.
“Extraordinary tone quality. The Westwood per- “a superb performing group; first-rate in every
formers manifest a technical finesse and a richness way.” Washington D.C. Star.
of tone that one would normally expect only from
“One listens to this ensemble as one listens to
a solo concerto artist.” High Fidelity Magazine.
the finest of string quartets. It is a complete
“The Westwood Wind Quintet has a standard of
and completely satisfyng musical experience.”
ensemble playing that is nothing short of breathRobert Shaw, former conductor, Atlanta Symphony.
taking.” International Record Review.
The Westwood Wind Quintet has 18 CDs, including the spectacular Reicha series.
CD250: WOODWIND TREASURES. Klughardt, Quintet, op. 79; Luciano Berio, Opus Number Zoo; George Heussenstamm, Seven Etudes for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon; Boris Pillin, Scherzo; Robert Linn, Woodwind Quintet;
Herman Stein, Sour Suite. “one of the finest ensembles of its kind” Amer. Rcd. Guide. UPC 009414725028
CD601: Nielsen, Hindemith, Schulhoff. Nielsen, Quintet; Hindemith, Kleine Kammermusik; Erwin Schulhoff, Divertissement (oboe, clarinet, bassoon). “I cannot imagine a better performance than the one given
here by the Westwood Wind Quintet.” High Fidelity Magazine. UPC 009414760128
CD750: Samuel Barber: Summer Music; Gyorgi Ligeti: Six Bagatelles; William Mathias: Quintet; Mark Carlson: Nightwings (tape & woodwind quintet). “a recording which, equally good in tone-quality, balance and
clarity, can also be described as superlative.” Gramophone Magazine (London). UPC 009414775023
CD752: Bergsma, Concerto for Wind Quintet; Rochberg, To the Dark Wood; Carter, Woodwind Quintet 1948;
Biggs, Scherzo; Plog, Animal Ditties; Schuller, Suite; Schuman, Dances for Woodwind Quintet and Percussion
with Matthew Kocmieroski, percussion. “A feast of ...virtuoso music for winds. Performances are excellent.”
In-Tune Magazine. UPC 009414775221
CD751: Ingolf Dahl, Allegro & Arioso; Karel Husa, Serenade for Piano & Wind Quintet; Jerzy Sapieyevski, Arioso for Trumpet & Wind Quintet; Louis Moyse, Quintet. With Lisa Bergman, piano; Richard Pressley, trumpet.
“As usual, the Westwood Wind Quintet plays with spirit, finesse, polish, and magnificent articulation.
Very fine recording.” Fanfare. UPC 009414775122
CD353, Sextuor à Vent. Harvey Pittel, Alto Saxophone; Westwood Wind Quintet. Darius Milhaud, Scaramouche (Saxophone, Woodwind Quin); Bernhard Heiden, Intrada (Saxophone, Woodwind Quin); Paul Hindemith, Concert Piece (Two
Saxophones,w/Sunil Gadgil, saxophone); Pierre Max Dubois,
Sinfonia da Camera (Saxophone, Woodwind Quintet); Jacques
Ibert, Trois Pièces Brèves (first mvt) –Woodwind Quintet; J.S.
Bach, Fugue from Well Tempered Clavier (arr. for Woodwind
Trio); Rossini, Quartet no. 1 in F (first movement) – for Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon; Paul De Wailly,
Aubade (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet); Adrien Barthe, Passacaille (Woodwind Quintet); Malcolm Arnold, Divertimento (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet–first mvt); Rimsky-Korsakov, Flight of the Bumble-Bee (arr. for Woodwind
Quin); Leo Sowerby, Pop Goes the Weasel (adapted by Westwood WWQ). “Harvey Pittel [is a] master of
his instrument…the most beautiful and pure tone I have ever heard from a saxophone.” New York Times.
The Westwood Wind Quintet is “probably the best group of this kind anywhere.” New Orleans Courier.
“Delightful music, winningly played” Fanfare Magazine. UPC 009414735324.
CD647: VIOLA AND THE WINDS. James Dunham, Viola; Westwood Wind Quintet; Jack Sanders, Guitar.
Gustav Holst, Terzetto (flute, oboe, viola); Jerzy Sapieyevski, Concerto for Viola and Winds; Anthony Plog,
Four Miniatures (viola, wind quintet); Karl Kohn, Colla Voce (viola, guitar). Dunham was violist with the Cleveland
Quartet: “his tone is rich, gutsy, & expressive. Extraordinarily fine wind playing” Fanfare. UPC 009414764720
ANTON REICHA WOODWIND QUINTETS. “each [Reicha Quintet] is a master-
piece of the highest order. Those who ignore this legacy are missing out not only on
some terrific wind music but on some of the finest music ever penned.” (Audiophile
Audition) The Westwood Wind Quintet has completed recording all 24 of the fabulous
Reicha wind quintets.Now available are 22 of these beautiful works on 11 CDs.Reicha (17701836) was a friend of Beethoven and one of the most respected composers of the period.
“Reicha’s wind quintets...probably always will be regarded as the summit and foundation of the literature. The Westwood Wind Quintet is known far and wide to lovers
of this sort of music.” American Record Guide.
“The players seek, find, and reveal the numerous qualities that have kept this repertoire alive for almost two centuries...The recording[s are] invigorating, fresh, and
imaginative... performances radiate affection for the music and technical virtuosity...
top-notch playing that can only be envied by lesser ensembles. Exceptional recordings.” Fanfare. (See list of Reicha CDs and more reviews on the next page)
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ANTON REICHA WOODWIND QUINTETS, performed by the
WESTWOOD WIND QUINTET
Photograph from recording session January 2007:
John Barcellona, flute; William Helmers, clarinet; Calvin
Smith, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon; Peter Christ, oboe
For more information on the Reicha series, see preceding page.
“These quintets are absolute masterpieces, symphonic in scope and as complex as anything
being done in the symphonic world at that time.” Fanfare
“Glorious quintets....a constant freshness, a feeling of unquenchable invention..with radiant good humour.” International Record Review
“This recording displays once again that the Westwood Wind Quintet is one of the finest
wind quintets in the world.” International Double Reed Society (Klimko).
“wonderful musicianship from all players...a fine example for others to follow” Horn Call
“It is seldom that one comes across a recording that with careful listening displays no major
flaws, in performance or engineering. This is such a recording [CD271]. The players understand the music, each other, their instruments, and how they fit into the mix. The result is
simply beautiful ensemble playing.” Flutist Quarterly (Pettway)
CD262: Vol. 2, REICHA Woodwind Quintets op. 88, nos. 3 & 4. UPC 009414726223
CD269: Vol. 9, REICHA Woodwind Quintets, op. 99, nos. 5 & 6. UPC 009414726926
CD756: CAMERATA WOODWIND QUINTET. Jacques Hétu:
Quintette, opus 13; Anthony Iannaccone: Woodwind Quintet No.2, Scenes after Hart Crane; John Steinmetz: Quintet.
Camerata Woodwind Quintet, in-residence at Western Illinois
Univ., “is a really top-notch ensemble, and they have chosen great pieces for this program.” Amer. Rcd. Guide. UPC
00941477562-7
CD354: WEISS FAMILY WOODWINDS, Then and Now.
Dawn Weiss, Flute; David Weiss, Oboe; Abraham Weiss, Bassoon. with Zita Carno, Piano. Vivaldi, Sonata in
G Minor (flute, oboe, bassoon, harpsichord); Messiaen, Le Merle Noir (flute, piano); Bourdeau, Premier Solo
(bassoon, piano); Hindemith, Sonata (oboe, piano); Tomas Svoboda, Trio (flute, oboe, bassoon); Worthey,
Sandcastles (flute, oboe, bassoon). Dawn Weiss was principal flute 25 years Oregon Symphony; David
Weiss was principal oboe 30 years Los Angeles Philharmonic; Abraham Weiss is principal bassoon Rochester Philharmonic (40 years). “played superbly, marvelous sensitivity” Fanfare. UPC 009414735423
MARYLAND BACH ARIA GROUP: Larry Vote, baritone; Jeff Silberschlag, trumpet; Deborah Greitzer, bassoon; Pamela Greitzer, cello;
Jeanne Fryberger Vote, harpsichord; plus strings. Two CDs:
CD704: Fasch, Bassoon Sonata;Telemann:Trumpet Concerto & Concerto in D (trumpet, 2 oboes); Cantata“Jauchzet dem Herrn”,& Lieder;
Handel, aria “Revenge, Timotheus Cries”; J.S. Bach, “Grosser Herr”
(Christmas Oratorio), & “Er ist’s, der ganz allein”. UPC 009414770424
CD705: THE ITALIAN VOYAGE. Torelli, Trumpet Sonata in D; Vivaldi, Concerto “La Notte” (bassoon, strings,
continuo); Marcello, Salmo Decimoquinto (baritone voice, bassoon, cello, continuo) and Sonata 5 (cello, bassoon, continuo); Stradella, Sinfonia; J.S. Bach, arias from cantatas 20 and 110 . UPC 009414770523
DOUBLE REED ENSEMBLES – CDs 870, 871, 872, 874, and 876 – see page 5, under Oboe.
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TRUMPET CDS —
THOMAS STEVENS, TRUMPET, was solo trumpet with the Los Angeles
Philarmonic for 25 years. He is, ”without a doubt, one of the world’s finest
brass players”, said the American Record Guide. He is “at one and the same a
virtuoso and a highly thoughtful musician. I can think of only handful who
are his equal, and certainly none better.” Andre Previn. He has four solo CDs:
CD761: Hindemith, Trumpet Sonata; Bozza, Caprice, Lied, and Badinage; Ropartz,
Andante & Allegro; Barat, Andante & Scherzo; Borden, Six Dialogues for trumpet &
trombone; Lewis, Monophony VII for unacc. tpt; Poulenc, Sonata for trumpet, horn, &
trombone (w/ John Cerminaro, hn; Ralph Sauer, trb); Zita Carno, piano. “technical &
musical bravura. Sensational.” InTune Magazine. UPC 009414776129
CD665: Davies & Antheil: Sonatas (Trumpet & Piano); Henze:
Sonatina; Thomas Stevens: Triangles, Variations on Clifford Interval, & A New Carnival of Venice for 4 trumpets; Tomasi: Triptyque;
Ibert: Impromptu; Bernstein: Rondo for Lifey; Charles Dodge: Extensions; Kupferman:
Three Ideas. Zita Carno, piano; L.A. Phil. tpt section. UPC 009414766526
CD667: Verne Reynolds: Signals (solo tpt & tuba w/ brass; Roger Bobo, tuba); Wm Kraft:
Encounters III (tpt, percussion); Chou Wen-chung: Soliloquy of a Bhiksuni (solo tpt,
brass, perc.); Robert Henderson: Variation Movements (tpt solo); Silvestre Revueltas:
Two Little Serious Pieces (tpt & woodwinds: Westwood Wind Quintet); Frank Campo: Times (tpt solo); Meyer
Kupferman: Fires of Prometheus (tpt & piano). UPC 009414766724
CD960: PHILHARMONIC STANDARD TIME. Stevens, Trumpet, w/ Terry Trotter, Piano; Tom Warrington,
Bass; Ralph Penland, Drums. Improvised jazz renditions of songs by John Green, Bronislaw Kaper, David
Raksin, Victor Scherzinger, Henry Mancini, Ferde Grofe. A jazz tribute to composers who had affiliation with
the L.A. Phil. “thoroughly recommended”, Jazz Journal International. UPC 009414796028
JOHN HOLT, TRUMPET, is principal trumpet of the Dallas Opera Orchestra
and trumpet professor at the University of North Texas.“Holt plays with perfect
technique and intonation, altering his sound deftly to suit [the} works. [He} is an
elegant, sensitive artist.” Gramophone. “Holt plays with pleasingly warm tone
and seemingly effortless technique.” Fanfare. “It is a treat to hear [Holt] play.
His tone and vibrato are beautiful...high register secure, technique strong, and
musical taste impeccable.” American Record Guide. He has six solo CDs:
CD762: Facets. Music for solo & multiple trumpets. James Wintle, Ballade & Three
Studies for Trumpet Ensemble; Otto Luening, Introduction & Allegro; Clarke, Shores
of Mighty Pacific & Southern Cross; Ronald Lo Presti, Suite for 5 Trumpets; Flor Peeters,
Sonata; Duke Ellington, I’m Beginning To See The Light & Sophisticated Lady; Fisher
Tull, Canonical Trilogy for 4 trumpets. w/Natalia Bolshakova, piano; trumpet ensemble,
Ricky Duhaime, cond. “appealing mix of repertoire...full, warm sound” Intl. Tpt. Guild. UPC 009414776228
CD763: UNconventional Trumpet. Univ. of North Texas composers. with Natalia Bolshakova, Piano. Fisher
Tull,Three Bagatelles, & Eight Profiles (solo tpt); Martin Mailman, Concertino; Merrill Ellis, Einyah Festival; Rule Beasley, Fanfare & Scherzo; Larry Austin, Charley’s Cornet; Wm Latham, Suite for Trumpet. UPC 009414776327
CD764: Facets 2. Kent Kennan, Sonata; Eric Ewazen, Sonata; Fisher Tull, Vignette; Joseph Turrin, Two Portraits; James Wintle, Northwest Miniatures; Merrill Ellis, Trumpet
Piece; Francine Trester, Patricia’s Aria; George Gershwin, Someone to Watch Over Me.
Natalia Bolshakova, Piano. UPC 009414776426
CD765: TRUMPET CONCERTOS. Holt with Slovak Radio Orchestra, Kirk Trevor, Conductor. Alexandra Pakhmutova, Concerto for Trumpet in Bb; Eric Ewazen, Concerto
for Trumpet and Strings; Anthony Plog, Concerto No. 2 for Trumpet and Orchestra.
“brilliant trumpet playing” Fanfare. UPC 009414776525
CD767: FRENCH TRUMPET CONCERTOS. Holt with Slovak Radio Orch., Kirk Trevor, Cond. Henri Tomasi,
Concerto pour Trompette et Orchestre; Robert Planel, Concerto pour Trompette et Orchestre à cordes; André
Jolivet, IIe Concerto pour Trompette; and Alfred Desenclos, Incantation, Thrène et Danse. “Holt’s singing
tone is a fine vehicle for the lovely, tuneful melodies.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414776723
CD768: Facets 3. Holt with Sophia Grech, Mezzo Soprano, and Nataliya Sukhina, Piano. James Wintle, Distant Voices (trumpet & String Quartet: Igor Borodin & Julia Bushkova, violins; Katrin Meidell, viola; Johannes
Kleinmann, cello); Barbara Harbach, Perambulations (trumpet, piano); Barbara Harbach, Emily! (texts by Emily
Dickinson - mezzo soprano, trumpet, piano); Francine Trester, Four Thoreau Songs (texts by Henry David
Thoreau - mezzo soprano, trumpet/ flugelhorn, piano); Francine Trester, Sonata (trumpet, piano); Joseph Klein,
Die Königskünderin (unaccomp. trumpet); Ulysses Kay, Tromba (trumpet, piano). UPC 009414776822
CD769: Trumpet Panoply,JOHN HOLT, TRUMPET. Concertos for Trumpet and Orchestra by Arutiunian, Hummel, Tartini. Also Richard Peaslee, Nightsongs. John Holt,
Trumpets and Flugelhorn; with UNT Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, Anshel
Brusilow & Clay Couturiaux, conductors; and Slovak Radio Orchestra, Kirk Trevor, conductor. “The Arutiunian Concerto is a major showpiece for trumpet...Holt’s lyrical
side shines through. Peaslee’s Nightsongs is truly the highlight of this issue. Holt
plays it wonderfully. The Concertos by Hummel and Tartini are given accomplished
performances.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414776921
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CD760: TRUMPETER EMERITUS, ARMANDO GHITALLA. Concertos by Hummel, Molter, & Michael Haydn,
plus Concertino by Albrechtsberger, and anonymous Suite in D. A legend in the trumpet world, for years solo
trumpet with the Boston Symphony, Ghitalla made these first-ever recordings of these works. Conducted
by Monteux, Farberman, & Moriarty with Boston Symphony & Copenhagen Ch. Orch. “played as if by the
Archangel Gabriel himself. Highly recommended.” InTune Mag. UPC 009414776020
CD668: DAVID HICKMAN, TRUMPET. Halsey Stevens, Sonata; Kent Kennan, Sonata; Norman Dello Joio,
Sonata; Rafael Mendez, Scherzo; Robert Russell Bennett, Rose Variations; William Presser, Suite; John Barnes
Chance, Credo; Joseph Turrin, Caprice. with Eric Dalheim and Pauline Soderholm, piano. “a terrific trumpeter”,
says Maurice Andre.“Hickman is an astonishing musician. Highly recommended.” Fanfare. UPC 009414766823
Hickman, also see CD383 on page 15 under Trombone (Jeffrey Reynolds).
CD669: LOUIS RANGER, TRUMPET. Flor Peeters, Sonata; Jean Coulthard, Fanfare Sonata; Ellen Taaffe Zwilich,
Clarino Quartet; Harold Shapero, Sonata; Meyer Kupferman, Infinities Twenty-Two. with Bruce Vogt, Piano, and
David Flello, Christopher Lane, David Michaux, trumpets. Louis Ranger was co-principal trumpet with the N.Y.
Philharmonic. “Brilliant sonics! Recommended on all counts.” Tircuit, InTune Mag. UPC 009414766922
CD663: ANTHONY PLOG, TRUMPET. Hindemith: Sonata for Trumpet & Piano; Halsey Stevens: Sonata for
Trumpet & Piano; Fisher Tull: Profiles for Solo Trumpet; Petrassi: Fanfare for Three Trumpets; Frank Campo:
Two Studies for Trumpet & Guitar; Plog: Animal Ditties 2; Erickson: Kryl. “fascinating disc, brought off brilliantly”, Musical America. UPC 009414766328
CD766: TRUMPET COLORS. Trio Chromos: Ismael Betancor, Trumpet; José Luis Castillo, Piano; Carlos
Rivero, Cello, all principals of Gran Canaria Philharmonic in Spain. William Schmidt, Jazzberries; Alex Shapiro, Elegy; Astor Piazzolla, Las cuatro estaciones portenas; Scott Robbins, Three Blues for Cello and Trumpet;
Robert Bradshaw, Statements, Commanding. “attractive sound and appealing program. These excellent
young players play with emotion.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414776624
RICHARD GIANGIULIO, TRUMPET, was solo trumpet with the Dallas Symphony
for 32 years. He has been a soloist throughout Europe and the U.S. He has five CDs:
CD230: DALLAS TRUMPETS. Dallas Symphony trumpet section, featuring Richard
Giangiulio and Andrew McCandless, with Thomas Stevens, guest. Persichetti, Parable for
Solo Trumpet and Parable for Two Trumpets; Tomasi, Suite for Three Trumpets; Bert Truax,
Adagio and Allegro; Britten, Fanfare for St. Edmundsbury; Stanley Friedman, Antiphonia
IV; Anthony Plog, Four Concert Duets; Ulysses Kay, Three Fanfares for Four Trumpets;
Thomas Stevens, The Moudon Fanfares. “Required listening for...serious students of
the trumpet.” American Record Guide. UPC 00941472302-4
CD232: MUSIC FOR FESTIVE OCCASIONS. Richard Giangiulio, trumpet; Paul Riedo,
organ; Dallas Trumpets. Wedding Marches: Wagner & Mendelssohn; Purcell: Trumpet
Tune & The Queen’s Dolour; Handel: music from Royal Fireworks; Mouret: Suite No. 1;
Jeremiah Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary; Telemann: Heroic Marches; Charpentier: Prelude & Te
Deum; Buxtehude: Fanfare and Chorus; John Stanley: Trumpet Voluntary; Gervais: Pavane
& Allemande; Bert Truax: Fanfare. “excellent verve, rhythm, & imagination”, Audio. UPC 00941472322-2
CD234: MUSIC FOR CEREMONY & CELEBRATION. Richard Giangiulio, trumpet; Paul Riedo, organ; Dallas
Symphony Brass & Percussion. Monteverdi, Toccata from Orfeo; Handel, Hail the Conquering Hero from
Judas Maccabaeus, and Overture from The Royal Fireworks; Purcell, Sonata and Suite for Trumpet and Organ, Roman, Suite; Jiri Linek, Intradas; Oskar Lindberg, Gammal Fäbodpsalm; Bert Truax, Call to Glory; plus
Six Sonatas of the Lisbon Court Trumpet Corps, and Silver Trumpets. “Noble and memorable” American
Record Guide. UPC 00941472342-0
CD512: TREASURES FOR HORN & TRUMPET. Gregory Hustis, Horn; Richard Giangiulio, Trumpet; Eric Barr,
Oboe; Dallas Chamber Orchestra. Leopold Mozart, Concerto in D for Horn & Orchestra; Johann Hertel, Concerto a 6 for Trumpet, Oboe, Strings, & Continuo; Saint-Saens, Romances for Horn, op. 36 & 67; John Eccles,
Symphony for Mercury; Beethoven, Sextet for Two Horns and Strings; Grimm-Frères, Two Waltzes and a
March. “right, stylish performances”, Los Angeles Times. UPC 00941475122-5
CD666: PISTONS AND PIPES. Richard Giangiulio, Trumpet; Paul Riedo, Organ. Handel: Suite in D; Fantini: 3
Sonatas; Vincent Persichetti: The Hollow Men; Alan Hovhaness: Sonata for Trumpet & Organ; Pietro Baldassare: Sonata in F; Andrea Grossi: Sonata Decima; Henri Tomasi: Variations Gregoriennes; Vincenzo Bellini:
Concerto in Eb. Giangiulio was solo trumpet with Dallas Symphony. “A most impressive disc brilliantly played
by both artists.” MusicWeb. UPC 00941476662-5
CD952: CANTATAS AND ARIAS. Betsy Norden, Soprano; Bob Haley, Trumpet;
Alexander String Quartet. J.S. Bach: Cantata 51; arias from cantatas 21 & 36; Handel:
Destro dall’ empia dite & Alle voci del bronzo guerriero; Scarlatti: Mio tesoro & Con
voce festiva; Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary. “You’ll get an idea of the treasure that is
Betsy Norden.” Washington D.C. Star. UPC 009414795229
JEFF SILBERSCHLAG, Trumpet, with the Maryland Bach Aria Group, see page 12
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CD662: Trumpet Sounds. MICHAEL CHUNN,TRUMPET • NED GARDNER,TRUMPET.
Chunn, Trumpet, with Bruce Gibbons, Piano: Jean Maire, Coq et Frelon; Marcel Bitsch,
Quatre Variations sur un Theme de Domenico Scarlatti; Jacques Casterede, Sonatine
pour Trumpette Ut et Piano; Eugene Bozza, Rustiques; H. Maury, Premier Solo de Concours (cornet); John Hartmann, Facilita (cornet). Gardner, Trumpet, with Richard Reid,
Piano, and Susan Walker Gardner, Cello: André Jolivet, Air de Bravoure; Jules SemlerCollery, Evocation et Scherzetto; Fernando Trovadorica; George Enesco, Legend; Yves
Chardon, Sonata for D Trumpet and Cello. These recordings of standard well-known
trumpet solos were originally on Crystal LPs S369 (Gardner) and S662 (Chunn). UPC 009414766229.
CD450: HERBERT L. CLARKE, CORNET SOLOIST OF THE SOUSA BAND.
Historical recordings 1900-1922 by the most-acclaimed cornetist of all time.
Digitally remastered. Includes Carnival of Venice, Bride of the Waves, Sounds
from the Hudson, Caprice Brilliante, Ah Cupid, Rondo Caprice, Showers of
Gold, Stars in a Velvety Sky, Killarney, La Veta Caprice, Perhaps Love’s Dream,
Aloha Oe, Southern Cross, The Holy City, Once Upon a Time, Russian Fantasy,
The Palms, Berceuse, Twilight Dreams, Love’s Old Sweet Song, Macushla. “A
virtual audio history book that should be required listening for any brass
player, novice or professional.” Fanfare. UPC 009414745026
HORN CDS —
JOHN CERMINARO, HORN, was principal horn with the New York Philhar-
monic from 1969-1979, then principal with Los Angeles Phil. and currently
principal with Seattle Symphony. “Cerminaro was the best solo horn the New
York Philharmonic has had since World War II.” American Record Guide. “[He]
is a poised, skillful, and technically impeccable performer.” New York Times.
He has 3 solo CDs:
CD515: CERMINARO PLAYS MOZART Four Horn Concertos. Gerard Schwarz
conducting the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. UPC 009414751522
CD676: BEETHOVEN, HINDEMITH, & BERNHARD HEIDEN HORN SONATAS. Also
Bozza,En Fôret;F Strauss,Nocturno;Glazunov,Reverie;Faure,Après un Rève;Gliere,Intermezzo;
Schmid, ImTiefsten Walde. Zita Carno, piano. “many bravos” Fanfare. UPC 009414767622
CD679: SCREAMERS: Difficult Works for Horn. John and Charlotte Cerminaro, horn. Robert Schumann,
Adagio and Allegro; Joseph Haydn, Divertimento a tre; William Kraft, Evening Voluntaries; Rand Steiger, A
New-Slain Knight; Henri Lazarof, Intrada for solo horn. with Zita Carno, piano; The California EAR Unit (Stephen Mosko, conductor); Maria Larionoff, violin; Toby Saks, cello. “The disc leaves no doubt John Cerminaro
is one of the great horn players of our time.” Fanfare. UPC 009414767929
GREGORY HUSTIS, HORN, has been principal horn with the Dallas Symphony since 1976. He was the producer of the acclaimed Texas Horns CD (this page)
featuring the Houston and Dallas Symphony horn sections. He has 4 solo CDs:
CD770: LYRICAL GEMS FOR THE HORN. Steven Harlos, Piano. Fauré: Nell, Les
Berceaux, Ici-bas, Au bord de L’eau, Apres un Reve; Krufft: Sonata in F; Scriabin:
Romance; Nelhybel: Scherzo Concertante; Reinecke: Notturno; Francaix: Canon in
Octave; Vinter: Hunter’s Moon; Gliere: Nocturne, Romance, Intermezzo, Valse Triste;
Bozza: En Foret; Marais: Le Basque. Beautiful short works for the horn. “One of the
finest recitals I have ever heard.” Fanfare. UPC 009414777027
CD773: Eric Ewazen, Concerto for Horn & Orchestra; James Beckel, The Glass Bead
Game; Simon Sargon, Questings. with Dallas Philharmonia, Paul Clifford Phillips,
conductor. “Horn afficionados will want to hear the repertoire and Hustis’ commanding playing.” Gramophone. UPC 009414777324
CD512: TREASURES FOR HORN & TRUMPET. Hustis with Richard Giangiulio, Trumpet; See page 14.
CD675: HUNTSMAN, WHAT QUARRY? Songs for Soprano, Horn, & Piano. Schubert, Auf dem Strom;
Berlioz: Le jeune Patre breton; Richard Strauss: Alphorn; W.F. Bach, Aria; Nicolai, Variazioni Concertante;
songs by Vincenz, Ignaz, & Franz Lachner; Simon Sargon, Huntsman What Quarry & The Buck in the
Snow. Hustis with Nancy Keith, soprano; Simon Sargon, piano. “utterly gorgeous” Amer. Rcd Guide.
UPC 009414767523
CD774: TEXAS HORNS. Combined horn sections of Dallas and Houston Symphonies. James Beckel, Portraits of the American West; Kerry Turner, Bronze Triptych; John
Williams, Hooked on Williams (arr. Anthony Di Lorenzo); Samuel Barber, Adagio (arr.
Roger Kaza); Thad Jones, A Child is Born (arr. Dick Meyer); Furber, Limehouse Blues (arr.
Dick Meyer); Tommy Wolf, Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most (arr. Dick Meyer);
Sterling Procter, Amazing Grace.. 12 of the finest horn players in the world recording
works composed or transcribed specifically for them. Principals are renowned hornists
Gregory Hustis and William VerMeulen. UPC 009414777423
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FRØYDIS REE WEKRE, HORN, was solo horn with the Norway Symphony for
25 years and is now professor at the Norwegian State Academy of Music in
Oslo. She has two solo CDs and one CD wih Roger Bobo, tuba.
CD377: Chabrier, Larghetto; Cherubini, Sonata No. 2; Schumann, Adagio and Allegro; Tomasi, Chant Corse and Danse Profane; Saint-Saens, Morceau de Concert;
Sinigaglia, Lied and Humoreske; Cui, Perpetual Motion. with Zita Carno, piano.
“Spectacular horn playing”, Fanfare. UPC 009414737724
CD678: SONGS OF THE WOLF. Trygve Madsen, Sonata op. 24 & The Dream of
the Rhinoceros; Sigurd Berge, Hornlokk; Andrea Clearfield, Songs of the Wolf;
Stanley Friedman, Topanga Variations; Wolfgang Plagge, Sonata #3 op. 88. with
pianists Jens Harald Bratlie, Andrea Clearfield, Wolfgang Plagge. “[This CD] is a
terrific venue for Wekre’s gorgeous tone.” Fanfare. UPC 009414767820
Frøydis Wekre, also see CD396, Gravity is Light Today, Wekre with Roger Bobo, tuba, on page 18.
JOSE ZARZO, HORN, with Ensemble Isola: Zarzo, horn; Victor Parra, violin; Radovan
Cavallin, clarinet; Carlos Rivero, cello; and Juan Francisco Parra, piano – all principals
in the Gran Canaria Philharmonic in Spain. They have two CDs:
CD771: HORN IN TRIOS. Brahms, Trio op. 40 for Violin, Horn, and Piano; Reinecke, Trio
op. 274 for Clarinet, Horn, and Piano; Duvernoy, Trio No. 1 for Clarinet, Horn, and Piano.
“excellent music and sterling, idiomatic performances.” Fanfare. w/Juan Francisco
Parra, piano; Radovan Cavallin, clarinet; Victor Parra, violin. UPC 009414777126
CD772: ISOLA ROMANTICA. Carl Czerny, Grande Serenade Concertante for Clarinet,
Horn, Cello, and Piano; Gustav Jenner, Trio for Clarinet, Horn, and Piano; Frederic Duvernoy, Sonatas No. 1 and 2 for Horn and Cello. “Artistry is virtuosic...a delightful
release” Gramophone. UPC 009414777225
CD670: DOUGLAS HILL, THE MODERN HORN. Hindemith, Sonata in Eb; Iain Hamilton, Sonata Notturna; Persichetti, Parable (Solo Horn); Musgrave, Music for Horn & Piano; Hill, Character Pieces (Solo
Horn),“Laid Back” from Jazz Soliloquies for Horn, Abstraction for Solo & Eight Horns. w/Karen Hill, Piano.
Douglas Hill, Madison Symphony & Prof, Univ. of Wisconsin Madison. “the disc [is] a great success.”
CD373: MUSIC FOR HORN AND PIANO. Douglas Hill, horn; Karen Zaczek Hill, piano. Joseph Rheinberger, Sonata, opus 178; Richard Strauss, Andante; Ferdinand Ries, Sonata opus 34. “Douglas Hill
plays three lovely Romantic works with the finesse of a fine lieder singer.” San Francisco Chronicle.
UPC 009414737328
CD510: PREMIERES OF OLD AND NEW. Meir Rimon, horn (long-time first horn with Israel Philharmonic); members Israel Philharmonic, David Amos, conductor. Max Bruch: Kol Nidrei, (trans. horn &
orch); Karl Matys: Concertstucke (horn, orch.); Stradella: Aria (horn, orch.); Johann Reichardt: Das Bild
der Rose; Richard Diciedue: Concerto (Horn & Orchestra); Tchaikovsky: Autumn Song; C.D. Lorenz:
Abendgesang; Glazunov: Chant du Menestral. “A lush recording of lush music.” American Record
Guide. UPC 009414751027
CD513: DANCES, MOODS, AND ROMANCES. Meir Rimon, Horn. Israel Philharmonic, David Amos,
cond. Saint-Saens, Romance; Glazunov, Serenade No. 2; Scriabin, Romance; Graziani, Variations on a Theme
of Haydn; Laszlo Rooth,Variations on a Sephardic-Jewish Romance, and Quiet Monday; Eddie Halpern,The
Nigun of Rabbi Ytzhak; Zorman, Moods; Sinigaglia, Romanza; Zorman, Memories of an Old Yemenite Tune;
Kogan, Hassidic Rhapsody and Tfila . “a highly successful disc” Fanfare. UPC 009414751324
CD241: THE NFB HORN QUARTET. David Kappy, Jay Wadenpfuhl, Ricardo Almeida, Bill Hoyt. Paul Hindemith, Sonata for Four Horns; Jacques-Francois Gallay, Grand Quartet, op. 26; Jay Wadenpfuhl, Tectonica
for Eight Horns. “splendid group...a gorgeous disc” Fanfare. UPC 009414724120
CD677: MUSIC OF THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY. Kristin Thelander, natural horn;
Carol lei Post, fortepiano. Beethoven, Sonata in F Major, op. 17; Kuhlau, Andante
& Polacca; Oestreich, Andante; Nikolaus von Krufft, Sonata in E Major; Dauprat,
Sonata in F Major, op. 2. Thelander, a master of the hand-held valveless horn, plays
these works in their original versions. “a delight for the listener; virtuoso brilliance”
Crystal Records Contact and Order information is on page 27.
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TROMBONE CDS —
CD451: ARTHUR PRYOR, TROMBONE SOLOIST WITH THE SOUSA
BAND. Historical recordings made between 1901 and 1911, “beautifully remas-
tered” (Fanfare) for CD. Includes Blue Bells of Scotland, Intermezzo–Forever, We Won’t
Go Home Until Morning, Stay In your Own Back Yard, Parisian Melodies, Message
of the Violet from “Prince of Pilsen”, Little Nell, Cujus Animam from “Stabat Mater”,
My Old Kentucky Home, The Patriot–Polka, Inflammatus from “Stabat Mater”, Love’s
Enchantment, The Holy City, One Sweetly Solemn Thought, Congo Love Song from
“Nancy Brown”, Non e Ver, Love Thoughts Waltz, The Low Back’d Car, Navajo, Dearie
from “Sergeant Brue”, Celeste Aida from “Aida”,Come Down from the Big Fig Tree, Oh, Dry Those Tears, Pagliacci
Selection, Love Me and World is Mine, Polka Fantastic. UPC 009414745125
CD383: THE BIG TROMBONE, Jeffrey Reynolds, Bass Trombone; & STERLING BRASS, Daniel Perantoni, Tuba;
David Hickman, Trumpet. Galliard, Sonata No 1; Kosteck, Concert Music (unacc. bs tromb); Donal Michalsky,
Fantasia a due (horn, bs tromb); Patrick McCarty, Sonata (bs tromb, , piano); Walter Hartley, Sonata Breve
(unacc bs tromb); Orlando Di Lasso, Susanne un Jour (bs tromb & vocal ens). Morgan Powell, Nocturnes (tuba
& ensemble); Glenn Hackbarth, Double Concerto (trumpet, tuba, & ensemble). Reynolds was bass trombone
with Los Angeles Philharmonic over 30 years. Perantoni & Hickman are intl. soloists. UPC 009414738325
CD386: TROMBONE CLASSICS, John Kitzman, Trombone. Hindemith, Sonata; Jean-Michel Defaye, Deux
Danses; Paul Creston, Fantasy; Serge Baudo, Petite Suite; Arthur Pryor, Air Varie. with Janice Kay Hodges, Piano.
Kitzman : solo trombone with Dallas Symphony for 30 years. “As well played trombone music, the disc has no
serious competition.” InTune Mag. UPC 009414738622
CD388: RONALD BORROR, TROMBONE, with Lucy Shelton, soprano; Edmund Niemann, piano. Halsey
Stevens, Sonata (Trombone, Piano); Henry Cowell, Hymn & Fuguing Tune No.13; Leonard Bernstein, Elegy for Mippy
II; Karl Kroeger, Tres Psalmi Davidis; Otto Luening, Sonata (Trombone and Piano); Arthur Pryor, Annie Laurie (Air
Varie). Borror was assoc. princ. with N.Y. City Ballet Orch. and member of American Brass Quin. “Rich and sensitive.
A substantial disc of contemporary American trombone music.” American Rcd. Guide UPC 009414738820
CD380: RALPH SAUER, TROMBONE, PLAYS Kazimierz Serocki, Sonatina; Lars-Erik Larsson, Concertino; Stjepan Sulek, Sonata (Vox Gabrieli); Handel, Concerto (originally oboe); Telemann, Sonata (originally flute) and
Fantasies 4 & 5; Haydn, Concerto No. 1 (originally horn) first mvt. “delightfully varied...exciting program”,
CHQM Radio. Sauer was first trombone with Los Angeles Phil. for over 30 years. UPC 009414738028
CD387: Balancing Act, BILL BOOTH, TROMBONE. Creston, Fantasy; Beethoven, Variations; Ravel, Piece in
form of Habanera; Plog, 3 Miniatures; Schumann, Fantasy Pieces; Scharnberg, Betwixt & Between; Convertino,
4 Preludes. Booth has over 500 movie credits & is principal trombone in L.A. Opera & Hollywood Bowl. W/Bryan
Pezzone, piano, & 14 others “One of the finest solo trombone recordings ever made. Some of the loveliest
trombone playing.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414738721
CD680: Sound Waves: DONALD KNAUB,
Bass Trombone. Mahler, Songs of a Wayfarer; Jacob, Cameos; Hidas, Rhapsody;
Grantham, Sonata; Adler, Canto II. with Rex
Woods, piano. Knaub was bass tromb with
Rochester Phil. 16 years & taught at Eastman 26 years. Since 1977 prof. Univ. of Texas, Austin. “A giant among us”, Intl Tromb.
Assn. Journal. UPC 009414768025
CD220: MUSIC FOR ALL SEASONS. Moravian Trombones. Christmas, Easter, Lent, Advent. Chorales,
sonatas, occasional music played by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Trombone Ensemble and the Moravian
Trombone Choir of Downey. 12 trombones, from sopranino to contrabass. “The sound is magnificent”,
CD223: L’ENSEMBLE DE TROMBONES DE PARIS. Janko Nilovic, composer: Double Concerto and Suite
Balkanique. Stellar group of 8 of the best trombonists from the major orchestras in Europe. Nilovic is a Yugoslavian-French composer well known for his vibrant music with a distinct Balkan imprint. Very exciting, extremely
well-played! “virtuoso technique...thrilling performance.” Intl. Trombone Assn. UPC 009414722324
TUBA CDS —
CD395: TOBY HANKS, TUBA – Sampler. Telemann, Fantasy
(from flute sonata); Hindemith, 3 Easy Pieces; John Stevens,
Dances; Tomasi, To Be or Not To Be; Wilder, Elegy for the Whales;
David Reck, Five Studies; Tom Fay, Some Music; H.L.Clarke, Shores
of Mighty Pacific; Fred Hand, Toby & Lynn. Hanks, tuba with N.Y.
City Ballet, N.Y. Brass Quintet, & N.Y. Tuba Quartet, “is a marvelously adept player.” New York Times. UPC 009414739520
CD691: MARK NELSON, TUBA: New England Reveries. Persichetti, Parable for Tuba; Barton Cummings, Fantasia Breve; Neal Corwell, New England Reveries; Walter Ross,
Escher’s Sketches; Louis Calabro, Sonata-Fantasia. “superb tuba player”, Fanfare. UPC 009414769121
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ROGER BOBO, TUBA. Probably the best-known and most-respected tuba
virtuoso in the world, Bobo has been called “the Heifetz of the tuba” (Stereo
Review) and has achieved legendary status. He performed the first-ever tuba
recital in Carnegie Recital Hall and was tubist with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, then the Los Angeles Philharmonic, where he played for 25 years. He now
teaches at the Musashino School of Music in Tokyo. He has four solo CDs:
CD125: BOBISSIMO, Hindemith, Tuba Sonata; Galliard, Sonata; Barat, Introduction
and Dance; Kraft, Encounters II; Wilder, Effie the Elephant & Tuba Encore Piece;
Lazarof, Cadence VI (Tuba & Tape); Spillman, Two Songs. w/Ralph Grierson, piano.
“Astonishing performance”, Stereo Review. UPC 009414712523
CD396: GRAVITY IS LIGHT TODAY. Roger Bobo, tuba and bass horn, with Frøydis
Ree Wekre, horn; Roger Kellaway, piano; and jazz ensemble. Roger Kellaway, The
Morning Song, The Westwood Song, Sonoro, Dance of the Ocean Breeze; Fred Tackett, The Yellow Bird. “incredible player” Amer. Rcd. Guide. UPC 009414739629
CD398: RAINBO-BO; THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN TUBA: Roger Bobo. J.S. Bach,
Air from Suite No. 3 (Air on the G string); Schubert, Ständchen (Serenade); Kupferman, Saturnalis; Subotnick, The First Dream of Light; Thomas Stevens, Encore Boz. UPC 009414739827
CD690: TUBA LIBERA. John Stevens, The Liberation of Sisyphus; Tom Stevens, Variations in Olden Style;
Shostakovich, Adagio from “The Limpid Stream”; Anthony Plog, 3 Miniatures (tuba & Piano); Krzysztof Penderecki, Capriccio (solo tuba); Trygve Madsen, Sonata (tuba,piano); Ionel Dumitru, Romanien Dance No. 2;
Arban, Carnival of Venice. “great tuba recording by legendary virtuoso Roger Bobo. remarkably musical
& technically amazing”, InTune. Magazine. UPC 009414769022
VELVET BROWN,TUBA, “has a focused, rock-solid tone. She is technically
adept in every facet of playing.” Fanfare. She has three CDs:
CD692: Velvet! Jacques Castéréde, Sonatine; John Stevens, Salve Venere, Salve Marte;
Handel, As When the Dove; Jan Koetsier, Concertino for Tuba; Bruce Broughton, Tuba
Sonata; H. L. Clarke, Stars in a Velvety Sky; Four Negro Spirituals. “This recording signals
the arrival of a major new virtuoso in the world of brass performance.” — Sam
Palafian. UPC 009414769220
CD693: MUSIC FOR VELVET. Eric Ewazen, Sonata; Verne Reynolds, Sonata; Neal Corwell, 2 AM; Velvet Brown, Te Dago Mi (tuba, euphonium, & piano); Faye-Ellen Silverman,
Zigzags (solo tuba); Alice Gomez, Bonampak (tuba & piano); Henri Tomasi, Danse Sacrée
(tuba & piano). “a very expressive player whose tone is focused yet robust and lively in all registers.”
American Record Guide. With Roberto Arosio, piano & Neal Corwell, euphonium. UPC 009414769329
CD694: PERSPECTIVES OF SOUND AND RHYTHM; Velvet Brown,Tuba, with percussion ensemble. James
Beckel, Concerto for Tuba & Percussion; Alice Gomez, Latin Jazz Suite & High-Life; Franz Cibulka, Digression
No. 5; Roland Szentpali, Dance Movements. Percussionists: Jimmy Finnie, Roger Schupp, Laszlo Toth, Rick
Willis; Electric and bass guitar: Chris Buzzelli. “[Velvet Brown] is one of the best tuba players anywhere.”
American Record Guide. “Beckel’s Concerto is a marvel.” Fanfare. UPC 009414769428
CD695: Inside Out. TOM McCASLIN, TUBA. Frank Zappa,
Outside Now Again (unaccomp. tuba); Sam Pilafian, Relentless
Grooves II (tuba & prerecorded tape); Jorge Salgueiro, Concerto for Tuba (tuba & piano); Juraj Filas, Sonate (tuba & piano);
Francois Thullier, Rebellion (unaccomp. tuba); Elizabeth Raum,
Tribute (tuba & piano). Gail Novak, Piano. The legendary tuba
virtuoso Roger Bobo called Tom McCaslin “a great tubist” and
wrote that “the repertoire on this CD is the most interesting
that there’s been in a very long time. The CD is a winner.” “Extraordinary virtuosity and musicianship. A
delightful recital disc.” Gramophone. UPC 009414769527.
CD393: The First Carnegie Hall Euphonium Recital, BRIAN BOWMAN, EUPHONIUM. Capuzzi, Andante
and Rondo; Arthur Frackenpohl, Sonata (Euphonium & Piano); Walter Ross, Partita (Euphonium & Piano);
Samuel Adler, Four Dialogs (Euphonium and Marimba); John Boda, Sonatina (Euphonium and Synthesizer);
Erman Picchi, Fantasia Originale. Marjorie Lee, Piano; Steven Harlos, Piano; Gordon Stout, Marimba. Internationally-acclaimed soloist Brian Bowman presented the first-ever Euphonium recital at Carnegie Hall. This is
the program that was performed on that recital. Bowman was principal euphonium with the U.S. Air Force
Band in Washington, D.C. “a phenominal player” Fanfare. UPC 009414739322
CD120: THE ROMANTIC TUBA, Floyd Cooley. J.S. Bach, Sonata
in Eb (arr. tuba & hpsd by Cooley); Brahms, Vier Ernste Gesange
(arr. tuba & piano); Earl Zindars, Trigon (solo tuba w/overdub);
Armand Russell, Suite Concertante (tuba & woodwind quin.).
Cooley was solo tuba with San Francisco Sym. for 25 years.
“Cooley’s virtuosity and suppleness ...is to be heard and
maybe even then, not to be believed”, San Francisco Chronicle
UPC 009414712028
CD420: THE TUBADOURS. Disneyland’s favorite tuba quartet! 18 classical favorites & 17 Christmas
traditionals. Includes Nutcracker, Fledermaus, March of the Toys, Mouret Rondo, Bach Fugue, Comedians’
Galop, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Too Fat Polka, Mood Indigo, Satin Doll, Down by the Old Mill Stream, March of
Marionettes, Come Dearest, Jingle Bells, God Rest Ye, First Noel, O Little Town of Bethlehem, O Tannenbaum,
Away in a Manger, Il Est Ne, We Three Kings, O Come Emmanuel, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Good King
Wenceslas, Coventry Carol, and more. “wonderfully smooth recording.” Fanfare. UPC 009414742025
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CD221: TUBBY’S REVENGE. New York Tuba Quartet & New York
Brass Quintet. N.Y.T.Q: Gunther Schuller, Five Moods for Tuba Quartet; George Heussenstamm, Tubafour; Henry Purcell, Allegro and Air;
Walter Ross, Fancy Dances for Three Bass Tubas; John Stevens, Music 4
Tubas; Charlie Parker, Au Privave; N.Y.B.Q.: Vincent Persichetti, Parable
for Brass Quintet; Jan Bach, Laudes. UPC 009414722126.
The N.Y. Tuba Quartet, formed in 1973, consisted of some of the top
tubists in N.Y.: Toby Hanks, Stephen Johns, Tony Price, Sam Palafian. The
N.Y. Brass Quintet, formed in 1954 and in existence for over 30 years,
was called “the homogenized cream of wind ensembles.” Chicago Tribune. Robert Nagel and Allen Dean, trumpets; Paul Ingraham, horn; John Swallow, trombone; Toby
Hanks, tuba. This CD is derived from two critically acclaimed LPs released in 1976 and 1978, resp.
BRASS QUINTETS & BRASS ENSEMBLE CDS —
Trombone ensemble and tuba quartets, see under Trombone and Tuba.
CD211: CHICAGO BRASS QUINTET. Edmund Haines, Toccata; James Hopkins, Brass
Quintet No. 1; James Mattern, Sonata Breve. PLUS these exciting transcriptions for
brass quintet of popular classical works: De Falla, Miller’s Dance from The Three Cornered Hat and Suite from El Amor Brujo; Bartok, Folk Song Suite; Mussorgsky, Hopak;
Shostakovich, Polka from The Age of Gold; Scriabin, Prelude; Rimsky-Korsakov, Flight
of the Bumblebee; Rossini, William Tell Overture; Monteverdi, two works from Vespers.
The Chicago Brass Quintet was established in 1964. This CD includes newly recorded
works plus newly remastered favorites. UPC 009414721129.
CD121: PHILHARMONIC BRASS, Los Angeles Brass Society &
Los Angeles Philharmonic Brass Ensemble, Lester Remsen, cond.
Rayner Brown, Five Pieces for Organ, Harp, Brass, & Percussion
(Ladd Thomas, organ, Dorothy Remsen, harp) & Fantasy-Fugue;
Fisher Tull, Liturgical Symphony & Variations on an Advent Hymn;
Wm. Schmidt, Sequential Fanfares; other fanfares by Bush, Campo,
Dutton, Henderson, Kraft, Reynolds, Rosenman, & Schmidt. L.A.
Brass Society & Philharmonic Brass, more than 20 players each, had
many of the best brass players in Los Angeles. UPC 009414712127
CD122: THE VENETIAN BRASS ALBUM. Members of Los Angeles Philharmonic and San Francisco
Symphony Brass sections. Four, five, and eight part music by Andrea & Giovanni Gabrieli, Guami, Correggio,
Antegnati, Frescobaldi, Chilese, Bartolino, & Lappi. Also: Peter Sacco, Three Psalms for Brass Quintet & Tenor
Voice, Peter Sacco, tenor. Originally released on LP in 1978, this features some of the best brass players at that time,
including Thomas Stevens, Malcolm McNab, Miles Anderson, Jeffrey Reynolds, & Roger Bobo. UPC 009414712226
CD200: BRASS BONANZA! New York, Berlin, Annapolis, Dallas, I-5, St. Louis, & Metropolitan Brass Quintets. Gabrieli:
Canzone per Sonare; Speer: Sonatas 4 & 6; Malcolm Arnold:
Quintet; Hovhaness: Six Dances; Dutton: Carnival of Venice;
Leclerc: Par Monts et Par Vaux; Liadov-Glazunov: Fanfares for the
Jubilee of Rimsky-Korsakov; Horovitz: Music Hall Suite; Brade:
Allemande; Kessel: Sonata 2. “...outstanding; an attractive disc”,
CD214: AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET. Victor Ewald, Quintet No. 3 in Db; William Lovelock, Suite for Brass
Instruments; Gilbert Amy, Relais; Antonio Bertali, Two Sonatas; J.S. Bach, Contrapunctus VII from the Art of
the Fugue. The American Brass Quintet, in-residence at Juilliard and Aspen Festival. UPC 009414721426
CD430: CHRISTMAS WITH CHICAGO CHAMBER BRASS and
Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus. 25 traditional Christmas favorites,
including Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The First Noel,
Away in a Manger, Sleigh Ride, O Come Emmanuel, Il Est Ne, Joy
to the World, etc. “excellent arrangements...crisp, polished,
solid”, Digital Audio. UPC 009414743022
CD431: THE BRASS AND THE BAND. Chicago Chamber Brass
& Dallas Wind Symphony, Howard Dunn, cond. Gordon Jacob:
Music for a Festival; Arutiunian: Concerto (Trumpet); Mozart: Concert-Rondo for Horn; Edward Llewellyn:
My Regards (trombone & band); H. L. Clarke: Bride of the Waves (tuba & band); Bozza: Rustiques (trumpet &
band). “recording & performances are brilliant”, American Record Guide.
UPC 009414743121
CD432: THE MAKE BELIEVE BRASS, Disneyland’s full-time brass ensemble. 18 Wild, Wacky, & Winsome Works for Brass Quintet. Special treatments
of well-known classics: 1812 Opener, Comedian’s Galop, Willy Tell Overture,
Coronation March, Coppelia Waltz, Mack the Knife, In a Persian Market, Sabre
Dance, Symphony No. 5, Over the Waves, Mancini Medley, Laura’s Stairway
to the Stars, Surprise Symphony, Dance of the Hours, Big Band Montage,
Granada, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Stars and Stripes. “a lot of fun; fine
musicianship”, Fanfare. UPC 009414743220
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CD433: MILLAR BRASS ENSEMBLE. Big brass group from Chicago. Wagner: Prelude
from Die Meistersinger & Funeral March from Die Götterdamerung; Brahms: Festive
and Commemorative Music; J.S. Bach: Suite of Dances; Fisher Tull: The Binding;
Henri Tomasi: Fanfares Liturgiques. Bruce Briney, conductor.“This is how brass music
should sound when recorded.” Fanfare. UPC 009414743329
CD562: Pastime With Good Company CHESTNUT BRASS COMPANY. Renaissance,
Baroque, and Classical music performed on instruments of the period: cornetti, sackbuts,
ophicleide, bugles, saxhorns, etc. Music by Mainerio, Henry VIII, Fay, Johnson, Jullien,
Friedrich, Weber, Arban, Porter, Khatchaturian. Also new quintets
by Denise Roger and John Davison. “tasteful and enjoyable”,
CD566: Strophes of the Night and Dawn: FLORIDA STATE
BRASS QUINTET. J.S. Bach, My Spirit Be Joyful; Richard Peaslee,
Distant Dancing; John Cheetham, Scherzo; Robert Suderburg,
Strophes of the Night and Dawn, after Baudelaire; Gwyneth
Walker, Raise the Roof; Steven Everett, Rendezvous; Jan Koetsier,
Brass Quintet. “Much that pleases on this sunny release. Performance levels are high as is the clarity of
the recording.” InTune Magazine. UPC 00941475662-6
BRASS RING, a stellar brass quintet. “first-rate” Fanfare. There are 3 CDs:
CD551: Fragments from a Show. Henze, Fragments from a Show; Praetorius, Dances
from Terpsichore; J.S. Bach, Wir glauben all an einem Gott; Leclerc, Par Monts et Par
Vaux; Lutoslawski, Mini Overture; Edward Gregson, Quintet for Brass; Hindemith, Four
Madrigals. “extremely well-performed”, Intl Trumpet Guild. UPC 009414755124
CD561: Luciano Berio: Call; Praetorius: Dances from Terpsichore; Giovanni Gabrieli:
Sacro Tempio d’Honor and S’al Discoprir; J.S. Bach: Bring to the Lord the Honor Due;
Victor Ewald: Quintet No. 1; Bryan Kelly: Suite Parisienne. “first-rate; recording is up
to Crystal’s usual high standards.” Fanfare. UPC 009414756121
CD564: New American Classics Written for Brass Ring. Ned Rorem, Diversions; Del Tredici: Heavy Metal
Alice; Druckman: Dance with Shadows. “First-rank composers; the brass writing is excellent. Brass Ring
gives a superb reading.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414756428
CD560: NEW MEXICO BRASS QUINTET. Cheetham: A Brass
Menagerie; Luedeke: Quintet (Complexities & Contradictions);
Beveridge: Magic Flute Fantasy, Handel: Sound an Alarm; Arban:
Fantaisie;“Jelly Roll” Morton: Dead Man Blues.“More good material from the label that has the best brass catalogue in the
world”, CBC National Radio Guide. UPC 009414756022
CD563: NEW MEXICO BRASS QUINTET. Scheidt, Variations
on a Galliard of John Dowland; Handel, Air with Variations; J.S.
Bach, Fugue in D; Marvin Lamb, The Stomp: Revisited; Margaret Brouwer, Timespan;
Warner Hutchison, Apocalypse I; Peter Lieuwen, Celestial Voices. “the most significant
recording to come along in several years”, Amer. Rcd. Guide. UPC 009414756329
CD567: THE FEAST AWAITS: Wisconsin Brass Quintet. Enrique Crespo: Suite Americana No. 1; Douglas Hill: Tribal Images (brass quintet & percussion) & Timepieces (brass
quintet); John Stevens: Footprints (baritone voice and brass quintet; baritone Paul
Rowe); “The Wisconsin Brass Quintet is a remarkable ensemble that plays with
more reckless abandon, warmth, stylistic variety, and interpretive interest than
almost any quintet in memory.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414756725
VIOLIN CDS —
CD514: ROMANTIC VIOLIN CONCERTOS OF THE 20th CENTURY by Barber,
Menotti, and Arutiunian. Walter Verdehr, Violin. Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic,
Kirk Trevor & Leon Gregorian, cond. “a winning combination of sweet tone, phrasal
sensitivity, and moving intimacy.” Classic CD Magazine. “The Menotti is a revelation: a beautiful, romantic opus, performed with amazing grace.” Jerusalem Post.
Verdehr is violin professor at Michigan State University and leader of the Verdehr Trio,
which has 20 CDs listed in this catalog. He was the first violinist to receive a doctorate
at The Juilliard School. UPC 009414751423
CD634: SIDNEY HARTH, VIOLIN. with Ward Davenny, piano. Leos Janacek, Sonata for
Violin & Piano; Ernest Bloch, Sonata No. 2 for Violin & Piano; Carlton Gamer, Sonata
for Violin & Piano. A stunning recording by Sidney Harth, who has been concertmaster
with the New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles Philharmonics. “a fine recital...Harth
understands this music and projects it faithfully.” Fanfare. “Performances are
superb.” American Record Guide. UPC 009414763426
THE VERDEHR TRIO, violin, clarinet, piano: CDs 741-749, 940-949, and CD970, see pages
6 and 7. Victor Parra, Violin, see CD771, Brahms Trio, page 16 (with Jose Zarzo, Horn).
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EUDICE SHAPIRO, VIOLIN. Internationally renowned soloist and recording
artist, Shapiro taught at the Univ. of So. Calif. for over 50 years. She was “an absolute dynamo [with] exhilaration & electricity” Gramophone. She has 4 CDs:
CD302: STRAVINSKY, Suites from Pulcinella, Firebird, Fairy’s Kiss,Apollo, Mavra, &
Petroushka. All for violin & piano (Stravinsky’s arrangements); ERNST TOCH: Violin
Sonata. with Ralph Berkowitz, piano. “Recording of Special Merit”, Stereo Review.
“Sensationally good”, San Francisco Chronicle. UPC 009414730220
CD836: Stravinsky, Duo Concertant & Divertimento (Shapiro w/Brooks Smith, piano);
Lukas Foss, String Quartet No. 1 (American Art Quartet; Eudice
Shapiro, first violin). UPC 009414783622
CD850: LOU HARRISON, Concerto for Violin and Percussion; Concerto for Organ with Percussion Orchestra. Eudice
Shapiro, violin; David Craighead, organ; Los Angeles Percussion
Ensemble. “The violin soars and sings. Superb performance”
High Fidelity. UPC 009414785022
Eudice Shapiro, also see CD801, Hovhaness, Tzaikerk, on page 24.
SIDNEY WEISS, VIOLIN, was concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony for six years and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic for 15 years. He has performed as soloist and in recital with his wife, pianist
Jeanne Weiss, in almost every country in Europe. They are
“an absolutely first-class team. They combine sensitive
musicianship with fine technique.” (Sir Georg Solti). They
have 3 CDs:
CD633: Violin Sonatas by EDWARD ELGAR, WILLIAM WALTON, and RICHARD STRAUSS. Sidney Weiss, Violin; Jeanne
Weiss, Piano. “a thrusting, purposeful, and vibrantly communicative triptych from the fine husband and wife duo. “
Gramophone. “great vitality of the Weiss duo.” Fanfare. UPC 009414763327
CD511: HAYDN and MENDELSSOHN Double Concertos for Violin, Piano, and String Orchestra.Weiss Duo with members Los Angeles Philharmonic. “both works are intimate
but lovely, and the Weiss team superb”, Audio Magazine. UPC 009414751126
CD835: CHAUSSON, LECLAIR, DEBUSSY. Weiss Duo with Coup D’Archet Quartet.
Chausson, Concerto, op. 21; Leclair, Sonata, op. 9, no. 3, for violin & piano; Debussy,
Sonata for violin and piano. “vibrant disc...music on a consistently high level...every
phrase with expressive urgency.” Gramophone. UPC 009414783523
VIOLA CDS —
YIZHAK SCHOTTEN, VIOLA. “one of America’s finest viola players...a leading light of the U.S. viola establishment” STRAD Magazine. Schotten has performed solo recitals throughout Europe, Asia, and the U.S. He was violist in the
Boston Symphony and principal with Cincinnati and Houston. He has six CDs:
CD630: YIZHAK SCHOTTEN’S TRIBUTE TO TERTIS AND PRIMROSE. Schotten
was a protégé of William Primrose and was also influenced by Lionel Tertis. On this
CD he plays the transcriptions that helped bring fame to these two violists: Haydn,
Allegro from Divertimento in D; Liszt, Liebestraum; C.P.E. Bach, Solfeggietto; J.S. Bach,
Komm Süsser Tod; Paganini, Caprices 5 & 13; Fauré, Après un rêve; Rameau, Tambourin; Mendelssohn, Auf Flügeln des Gesanges and May Breezes; Boccherini, Allegro from Sonata #6; Schubert, Nacht und Träume; Brahms, Minnelied; Benjamin,
From San Domingo and Jamaican Rumba; Grieg, Ich Liebe Dich; Kreisler, La Chasse
and Praeludium & Allegro; Saint-Saëns, The Swan. UPC 009414763020
CD635: Britten, Lachrymae (viola, string orch.); Shulman, Theme and Variations (viola, orch.); Schubert,
Sonata for Arpeggione; Marais, Five Old French Dances. with Katherine Collier, piano; Edward Parmentier,
harpsichord; Great Lakes Chamber Orch., Richard Rosenberg, cond. Schotten: “extremely expressive musician”, Toronto Whig-Standard. UPC 009414763525
CD637: VIOLA 1919: Hindemith, Clarke, and Bloch, Sonatas for Viola & Piano. Schotten with Katherine Collier,
piano. Three masterworks written in 1919 “excitingly played”, Turok’s Choice. UPC 009414763723
CD638: BRATSCHE! J.S. Bach, Concerto in D (viola, strings, continuo); Beethoven, Duo (viola, cello); Brahms,
Sonata, op. 38, (viola, piano); Frank Bridge, Lament for Two Violas. Schotten with Paul Silverthorne, viola; Peter
Rejto, cello; Katherine Collier, piano; Ann Arbor Sinfonietta. UPC 009414763822
CD832: SCHOTTEN PLAYS BRAHMS. Brahms, Clarinet Trio, op. 114, & Clarinet Quintet, op. 115, played on
viola (Brahms’ alternate version). Schotten with David Hardy, cello; Katherine Collier,
piano, Chester String Quartet. “performances are strong and impassioned” American Record Guide. UPC 009414783226
CD837: Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola and Orchestra; J.S. Bach: Fantasia Cromatica;
W.F. Bach: Sonata in C minor; Michael Colgrass: Variations for Four Drums & Viola. with
Slovak Radio Orchestra, Kirk Trevor, conductor; Carole Terry, harpsichord; and Frank
Epstein, percussion. “One of my favorite violists. Wonderful melancholy tone. Don’t
pass this up.” (Vroon) American Record Guide. UPC 009414783721
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CAROL RODLAND, VIOLA. One of the world’s finest violists, Rodland teaches at Eastman School of
Music, and formerly at the New England Conservatory and The Juilliard School. She has two CDs:
CD834: Viola Swirl. CAROL RODLAND, VIOLA. Tatevik Mokatsian, Piano. Kenji Bunch,
Suite for Viola & Piano; Dan Coleman, Summer; Christopher Theofanidis, Flow My Tears;
George Gershwin, Fascinatin’ Rhythm, Summertime, I Got Rhythm; Cole Porter, From
this Moment On; Begin the Beguine; Anything Goes. (Gershwin and Porter arr. for viola
& piano.) Rodland teaches at Eastman School of Music. “beautifully recorded and
produced CD” STRAD Magazine.”Rodland’s tone is larger than life, sweetly in tune,
and infinitely variegated.” Fanfare. UPC 009414783424
CD839: American Weavings, CAROL RODLAND, VIOLA; CATHERINE RODLAND,
ORGAN. John Weaver, Concert Piece for Viola and Organ; Christopher Gable, Teshuvah
for Viola and Organ; Augusta Read Thomas, Incantation and Pulsar for Solo Viola; Daniel
Pinkham, A Proclamation for Organ and Sonata da Chiesa for Viola and Organ; Craig
Phillips, Toccata on ‘Hyfrydol’ for Organ Solo; John Weaver, Three Chorale Preludes for Viola
and Organ. “an awesome combination, when the instruments [are viola and organ]
and the music, as it is in each piece on this recital, is noble in intent. The Rodland
sisters play with charisma and style.” Gramophone. UPC 009414783929.
CD647: VIOLA AND THE WINDS. James Dunham, Viola; Westwood Wind Quintet;
Jack Sanders, Guitar. Gustav Holst, Terzetto (flute, oboe, & viola); Jerzy Sapieyevski,
Concerto for Viola and Winds; Anthony Plog, Four Miniatures (viola, wind quintet); Karl
Kohn, Colla Voce (viola, guitar). Dunham was violist with the Cleveland Quartet; now
teaches at Shepherd School of Music. The Westwood Wind Quintet has been described as
“probably the best group of this kind anywhere”. New Orleans Courier. “Dunham
is an incredible violist who can really make the viola both sing and fly. And the
reputation of the Westwood Wind Quintet is once more re-asserted by their playing
on this recording. “ IDRS Journal. UPC 009414764720
PAUL CORTESE, VIOLA, was principal viola with the Gothenburg Symphony, and
has been guest principal with over a dozen European orchestras. He has 3 CDs:
CD636: Elliott Carter, Elegy (viola, piano); Bergsma, Fantastic Variations on a Theme from
Tristan and Isolde; Hovhaness, Chahagir (solo viola); Rochberg, Sonata (viola, piano); Persichetti, Parable for Solo Viola & Infanta Marina. with Jon Klibonoff, piano. “performances
are elegant...technique of Cortese superb.” Amer. Rcd. Guide. UPC 009414763624
CD833: Viola View. Rebecca Clarke: Lullaby & Grotesque (viola, cello); Otto Luening:
Suite (viola, piano); Witold Lutoslawski: Bucolics (viola, cello); Vaughan Williams: Romance (viola, piano); Piston: Duo (viola, cello); Roy Harris: Solliloquy and Dance (viola,
piano). with Herwig Coryn, cello, and Artanios Roc, piano. “superbly played first
recordings of some gorgeous music.” Gramophone. UPC 009414783325
CD838: FINALE: Sonatas for Viola. Shostakovitch, Viola Sonata (Shostakovitch’s last
work); Grazyna Bacewicz, Sonata for Viola Solo; Aram Khachaturian, Sonata for Viola Solo; Bohuslav Martinu,
Sonata for Viola and Piano. Juan Carlos Garvayo, Piano. “Cortese has done us all a favor with the release
of this sterling viola album.” Fanfare. UPC 009414783820
ALAN DE VERITCH, VIOLA, formerly principal viola Los Angeles Philharmonic, see CD321, page 4.
CELLO AND STRING BASS CDS —
CD135: DUOS FOR CELLO AND BASS. Coenraad Bloemendal, Cello; Joel Quarrington, Bass. Rossini, Duetto; Boccherini, Sonata in Bb; Keyper, Rondo Solo for Bass;
Offenbach, Duo; Massenet, Duo, Baudiot, Theme and Variations; Don Thompson, In
Memory of Glenn (for Cello and Bass). Glenn is Glenn Gould, with whom the musicians
recorded and knew well. “Lively and sensitive...a very enjoyable program.” American
Record Guide. “astonishing emotional depths” Fanfare. UPC 009414713520
CD639: AN AMERICAN CELLOBRATION. Richard Slavich, Cello. William Bolcom,
Sonata for Cello & Piano; Ned Rorem, After Reading Shakespeare (solo cello); George
Rochberg, Ricordanza; John Harbison, Suite for Solo Cello; Aaron Copland, Billy the Kid
(Suite for Cello & Piano). Alice Rybak, Piano. “[Slavich’s] playing is sensitive throughout. A
worthwhile collection of fine works for cello that deserve to be better known.” Fanfare.
UPC 009414763921
CD831: THE ETHNIC CELLO. Roger Malitz, Cello. Miklós Rózsa, Duo for Cello & Piano;
Gaspar Cassadó, Cello Sonata; Ernest Bloch, From Jewish Life & Meditation Hebraique. Pianists are Mitchel Andrews & Pia Sebastiani. Malitz is “probing, sensitive, and
thoroughly musical” Chicago Daily News. UPC 009414783127
Also see cello works on CD740 (Voices of Change, next page), CD766
(Trumpet Colors, page 14), CD772 (Zarzo, page 16), and CD833 (Cortese,
this page).
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ACCORDION, HARP, ORGAN, GUITAR, PERCUSSION, & CALLIOPE CDS —
CD160: CONCERT ACCORDION ARTISTRY OF ROBERT DAVINE. Creston: Prelude and Dance; David Diamond: Night Music; Hans Lang: Prelude and Fugue; Cecil Effinger: Nocturne; Ted Zarlengo: Suite; Adamo Volpi:
Preludio; Normand Lockwood: Sonata-Fantasy; John Gart: Vivo; Carmelo Pino: Concertino; Matyas Seiber: Introduction and Allegro. with Lamont Chamber Players. “Virtuoso accordionist” Fanfare. UPC 009414716026
CD171: Nostalgique. ANN MASON STOCKTON, HARP. Felix Slatkin, conductor. Harl McDonald, Suite “From
Childhood” for Harp and Orchestra; Andre Caplet, Conte Fantastique; Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Concertino
for Harp, String Quartet, & 3 Clarinets; Russell Woollen, Lento for Harp Solo; Lalo Schifrin, Continuum; Albert
Roussel, Impromptu. Marvelous recordings from 1960s conducted by the legendary Slatkin w/Ann Mason
Stockton, probably the most recorded movie studio harpist ever. UPC 009414717122
CD850: LOU HARRISON, Concerto for Organ with Percussion Orchestra; Concerto for Violin and
Percussion. David Craighead, organ; Eudice Shapiro, violin. Los Angeles Percussion Ensemble, Wm. Kraft,
cond. “Superb performance” High Fidelity. UPC 009414785022
CD124: PERCUSSION BY WILLIAM KRAFT. Triangles, Theme & Variations, Momentum, Soliloquy, Quartet
for Percussion. Barry Silverman, Thomas Raney, percussion soloists; Pacific Percussion Ensemble, Percussion
Quartet from Tanglewood, mbrs. Los Angeles Philharmonic. William Kraft & Frank Epstein cond. “Wow, what
sounds!”, Audio Magazine. UPC 009414712424
CD520: MOSTLY RAILROAD MUSIC, by Eldon Rathburn. Delightful CD by one of Canada’s foremost film
composers. Three Calliope Pieces (steam calliope),Junction (jaw harps),Rise and Fall of the Steam Railroad (includes
calliope, jaw harp, synthesizer, banjos, mandolin, percussion, piano), Ghost Train, Railroad Preludes (piano), Iron
Horses of Delson, Schönberg vs.Gershwin, Dorian Crossing, Dvorak at 155th Street, Hindemith Rides the Merchants
Limited (flutes, oboes, clarinets, and bassoons),The Nomadic Five, and Turbo (featuring the Atlantic Brass Quintet).
“an absolutely unique and irresistable collection... wit, sonority, & meaning.” Fanfare. UPC 009414752024
Also see harp & organ CD121 (Philharmonic Brass, pg. 19);
guitar: CD301 (Mitchell Lurie, pg. 5); CD329 (DeAlmeida, pg. 5); CD647 (Dunham, pg. 11);
percussion in solo parts: CD393 (Bowman, pg. 18); CD694 (Velvet Brown, pg. 18); CD752 (Westwood Wind Quintet, pg. 11); CD737, (Lurie, pg. 5); CD820 (Hannigan, pg. 4); and CD837 (Schotten,
pg. 21). Percussion is also in many other CDs. Visit www.crystalrecords.com/percussion.html
MISC. ORCHESTRA, BAND, ENSEMBLE, SOLO PIANO, & SOLO VOICE —
CD501: SONGS OF LAUGHTER, LOVE, AND TEARS by John
Biggs; Songs of Love and Parting by Ernest Gold; Coplas by
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Jonathan Mack, tenor; Crystal
Chamber Orchestra, David Amos cond. (Biggs); Marni Nixon,
soprano; Vienna Voksoper Orchestra, Ernest Gold conducting
(Gold, Tedesco). “First-rate performances. [Biggs has] remarkably beautiful melody, ravishing melancholy.” Fanfare. UPC
009414750129
CD508: ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. Creston: Chant of 1942 & Suite for
Strings; Hovhaness: Celestial Fantasy & Armenian Rhapsody No. 2; Dello Joio: Air for
Strings; Persichetti: Introit for Strings; Chajes: Israeli Melodies. David Amos, cond.
“Celestial Fantasy is a small masterpiece.” High Fidelity. UPC 009414750822
CD740: VOICES OF CHANGE. Dan Welcher: Evening Scenes; Wm Kraft: Melange; Larry
Alan Smith: The Scrolls; Robert Rodriguez: Chronies, Meditation, & Sonatina d’Estate.
Harvey Boatright, flute; Ross Powell, clarinet; Arkady Fomin & Emanuel Borok, violin; Barbara
Hustis,viola; Christopher Adkins,cello; Deborah Mashburn,percussion; Jo Boatright,piano; Paul
Sperry, tenor “a strong program, loaded with exotic color”, Los Angeles Times. UPC 009414774026
For more orchestra, piano, and voice, see Hovhaness listings, starting pg. 24, and Genesis pg. 26. Please visit www.crystalrecords.com for more information on all the CDs
and for an alphabetical composer list. New releases are posted on the website when
they are available. Sound samples are also available on the Crystal Records website.
See order form on page 27 or order at www.crystalrecords.com.
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CD461-3: SOUSA MARCHES PLAYED BY THE SOUSA BAND:
the Complete Commercial Recordings. This is a 3-CD set. List
price $50.85. 65 marches and 48 page book with articles and 19
photos of Sousa and his band. These are all the commercial recordings
of Sousa marches ever made by the Sousa Band. Recorded 1897-1930,
they have been processed digitally by Restoration Engineer Seth Winner to reduce surface noise. “This is it – the one indispensable historical release John Philip Sousa enthusiasts have been waiting for.”
Fanfare. 60 different marches with the Stars and Stripes performed
four times, once with Sousa conducting. UPC 00941474612-2
Disc One: Introductory Speech by John Philip Sousa, Stars and Stripes
Forever (Sousa, Conductor), Honored Dead, Mikado March, Mother
Hubbard, Gladiator, Semper Fidelis, Picador, Thunderer, Washington Post, Corcoran Cadets, High School
Cadets, Beau Ideal, Liberty Bell, Manhattan Beach, Directorate, King Cotton, El Capitan, Bride Elect,
Charlatan, Hands Across the Sea, Hail to the Spirit of Liberty, Man Behind the Gun, Invincible Eagle,
Stars and Stripes Forever (1901:Arthur Pryor, conductor).
Disc Two: Imperial Edward Coronation March, Jack Tar, Diplomat, Free Lance, Powhatanís Daughter,
Fairest of the Fair, Glory of the Yankee Navy, Federal, Stars and Stripes Forever (1903:Arthur Pryor, conductor), Lambs’ March, New York Hippodrome, Pathfinder of Panama, Liberty Loan (Sousa, conductor),
U.S. Field Artillery (Sousa, conductor), Bullets and Bayonets, Chantyman’s March, Sabre and Spurs (Sousa,
conductor), Solid Men to the Front (Sousa, conductor), Wedding March.
Disc Three: Golden Star, Comrades of the Legion, On the Campus, Who’s Who in Navy Blue, Keeping
Step with the Union, Dauntless Battalion (Sousa, Conductor), Gallant Seventh, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
(Sousa, Conductor), Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, Black Horse Troop, National Game, Gridiron
Club, Pride of the Wolverines, Sesquicentennial, Exposition March, Riders for (of) the Flag, Golden Jubilee,
Harmonica Wizard, Royal Welch Fusiliers (No.2), Salvation Army, Sabre and Spurs, Solid Men to the Front,
Stars and Stripes Forever (1926: Arthur Pryor, conductor).
ALAN HOVHANESS CDS —
Crystal Records has the world’s largest catalog of recordings of Hovhaness, conducted or
supervised by the composer. “Because of his ability to produce beautiful sounds and the
unabashedly melodic character of his work, his music possesses instant appeal.” (New York
Times) “This is what music should be.” (American Record Guide) See CDs 801 through 816 on
pages 24 and 25, and CDs 200, 329, 508, 636, 653, 666, & 741 (brass, oboe, clarinet, trumpet).
CD801: MUSIC OF HOVHANESS Symphony No.11: All Men Are Brothers, Prayer of St. Gregory,
Armenian Rhapsody No.1, Tzaikerk. Royal Philharmonic, Hovhaness conducting, & Crystal
Chamber Orch, Ernest Gold conducting. Thomas Stevens, trumpet; Eudice Shapiro, violin; Gretel
Shanley, flute. “great spiritual beauty”, Fanfare. UPC 009414780126
CD802: MUSIC OF HOVHANESS. Symphony No. 13: Saint Vartan, “Artik” Concerto for Horn
& Orchestra. National Philharmonic of London, Hovhaness cond., & mbrs of Israel Philharmonic, David Amos cond, Meir Rimon, horn. “His music has a unique tang...there is nothing
else quite like it...mystical impulse. ..grateful to the ear...gorgeous”, Stereo Review. UPC
009414780225
CD803: MUSIC OF HOVHANESS. Symphony No. 24: Majnun. Natl. Phi. of London, Hovhaness
cond.; John Alldis Choir; Martyn Hill, tenor. “Mystical & profound, yet in touch with plain people
and their songs and dances. ” Amer. Rcd Guide. UPC 009414780324
CD804: MUSIC OF HOVHANESS. Symphony No. 21: Etchmiadzin, Armenian Rhapsody No. 3, Mountains
and Rivers Without End, Fra Angelico. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Alan Hovhaness.
“beautiful sounds... unabashedly melodic” N. Y. Times. UPC 009414780423
CD805: ALAN HOVHANESS. Symphony No. 19 “Vishnu”, Requiem and Resurrection. Sevan Philharmonic
and the North Jersey Wind Symphony. Alan Hovhaness, conductor. These recordings used on the television
show “Cosmos” with Carl Sagan. “depth and range of sound. This music conveys
something above and beyond brilliant playing.” Fanfare. UPC 009414780522
CD806: ALAN HOVHANESS. Lady of Light & Avak, The Healer. Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, Hovhaness conducting, with Patricia Clark, soprano; Leslie Fyson, baritone;
Ambrosian Singers. & Crystal Chamber Orchestra, Ernest Gold cond., with Marni
Nixon, soprano; Thomas Stevens, trumpet. “considerable musical and poetic power”,
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CD807: ALAN HOVHANESS. Odysseus Symphony (Symphony No. 25), Celestial Gate (Symphony No. 6), Prayer of St.
Gregory. Polyphonia Orchestra, Alan Hovhaness, conductor.
Two of Hovhaness’ most beautiful works, conducted by the
composer. “fantastic sonorities unequalled in modern music”, American Record Guide. UPC 009414780720
CD808: HOVHANESS, Magnificat (for Four Solo Voices, Chorus, & Orch.). Louisville Orch., Univ. of Louisville Choir, Audrey
Nossaman, sop.; Elizabeth Johnson, contralto; Thomas East, tenor; Richard Dales, baritone. Saturn: Kate
Hurney, soprano; Lawrence Sobol, clarinet; Martin Berkofsky, piano. “Magnificat is one of Hovhaness’ most
ravishing & serious works” InTune Mag. UPC 009414780829
CD809: HOVHANESS Symphony No. 23, “Ani”; & The Spirit of Ink. The Ani Symphony is performed by the Highline and Shoreline College Bands, conducted by
Hovhaness. This is an amateur performance from a live concert and is not up to
Crystal’s usual high standards, but “these kids are enthusiastic about the music...they
are thrilled by being conducted by Hovhaness himself, and they give this performance
their all. On this Crystal transfer [from the original LP] “Ani” blooms and flowers as
never before.” Zagorski, Fanfare Magazine. Spirit of Ink for three flutes is performed
by Samuel Baron, playing all three parts. UPC 009414780928
CD810: ALAN HOVHANESS, And God Created Great Whales
(for orchestra with actual whale “songs”), Anahid, Elibris, Alleluia & Fugue,
Concerto No. 8 for Orchestra. Philharmonia Orchestra, David Amos conductor. “Sheer sonic impact...remarkable sense of drama. Recommended
wholeheartedly. Some of Hovhaness’ finest works.” Fanfare. This is the
all-time best-selling CD in this catalog. UPC 009414781024
CD811: HOVHANESS TREASURES. Hovhaness’ favorite works:
Symphony No.49 “Christmas Symphony”, Symphony No. 31,
Celestial Canticle, O Joy at the Dawn of Spring, Starry Night.
Hinako Fujihara, soprano; Scott Goff, flute; Gerard Schwarz and
Alan Hovhaness, conductors; Northwest Sinfonia. “Four stars”,
Classic CD Magazine. “The sonics are gorgeous”, American
Record Guide. UPC 009414781123
CD813: ALAN HOVHANESS PIANO MUSIC. Wayne Johnson,
piano. Macedonian Mountain Dance, Mountain Dance No. 2, Sonata Ananda, Fantasy, Love Song Vanishing
into Sounds of Crickets, Mystic Flute, Dance Ghazal, Blue Job Mountain Sonata. “[Johnson] understands
everything in my music, both techniques and spiritual domains. His interpretations are most close to
mine.” Alan Hovhaness. UPC 009414781321
CD814: ALAN HOVHANESS, Khaldis Concerto for Piano, 4
trumpets, & percussion; Mt. Katahdin Piano Sonata. Martin
Berkofsky, piano; Lawrence Sobol, conductor. Fantasy for Piano
with Hovhaness playing (the only CD with Hovhaness playing
solo piano). “A very rewarding disc of some fascinating music.” International Record Review “This is a real pleasure.”
CD815: ALAN HOVHANESS SONGS, Love Songs of Hafiz,
Dawn at Laona, How I Adore Thee, Black Pool of Cat, Lullaby of the Lake, Three Odes of
Solomon, Out of the Depths. Ara Berberian, basso; Alan Hovhaness, piano. Berberian
was featured bass at the Metropolitan Opera. Alan Hovhaness is a superb pianist and
this along with CD814 and CD816 are some of his very rare recorded performances.
“The music on this release is self-recommending.” Fanfare. UPC009414781529
CD816: ALAN HOVHANESS SONGS, Vol. 2. Ara Berberian, Basso; Alan Hovhaness,
Piano. The Flute Player of the Armenian Mountains; Distant Lake of Sighs; Under a
Byzantine Dome; In Early Dawn Time; From High Armenia Mountain; Two Shakespeare
Sonnets; Live in the Sun; Pagan Saint; Gurge Dikran; Gantznin Orern; Dulhey, Dulhey; Ararat. “varied and
engaging collection.” Music on the Web. UPC 009414781628
Crystal Records is devoted to presenting the finest in instrumental chamber music and
solos performed by world-class musicians. Our specialty is recording outstanding works
that are otherwise unrecorded or have few previous recordings.
“Crystal Records is the wind aficionado’s best friend, and has been since 1966, when it was founded by
oboist Peter Christ.” International Record Review
“Crystal has long ago mastered the art of producing dextrous ensembles. [Crystal’s] stable of wind and
brass players is exemplary.” Music Web
Phone: 360-834-7022 (we still enjoy talking to our customers and have a receptionist on duty 1-5 M-F
Pacific time). email: [email protected]. web: www.crystalrecords.com
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GENESIS COMPACT DISCS —
Specializing in lesser-known Romantic composers, Genesis is an independent label exclusively distributed by Crystal Records. Genesis’ specialty is piano and lesser-known Romantic
composers. Price on all Genesis CDs is $16.95 (GCDs 113 & 116 are 2-CD sets at $33.90).
GCD109: FRANZ LISZT,
Grosses Konzertsolo; LUDWIG BERGER, Grande Sonata in C Minor, op. 7; IGNAZ MOSCHELES, Sonate
Caractéristique in Bb, op.27.
Frederick Marvin, Piano. UPC
009414810922
GCD110: ANTONIN DVORAK, Poetic Tone Pictures, op.
85. Gerald Robbins, Piano.
UPC 009414811028
GCD111: FRANZ BERWALD,
Piano Concerto in D Major;
Theme and Variations in G
Minor; Rondeau-Bagatelle in
Bb; Presto feroce; Duo in D
Major for Violin and Piano.
With Greta Erikson, Piano;
Josef Grünfarb, Violin; Swedish Radio Orchestra, Stig
Westerberg, Conductor. UPC
009414811127
GCD112: EMIL VON SAUER,
Piano Works. Suite Moderne, Concert Etudes, Dialogo (Impromptu), Le Retour
(Caprice), Barcarolle, Boite à
Musique (Spieluhr). Maria
Eugenia Tapia, Piano. UPC
009414811226
GCD113 (two CD set): HERMANN GOETZ. Complete
Chamber Music: Piano Quartet in E Major, op. 6; Three Easy
Pieces for Violin and Piano, op.
2; Piano Trio in G Minor, op. 1;
Piano Quintet in C Minor, op
16. Gerald Robbins, piano;
Glenn Dicterow, violin; Alan
de Veritch, viola; Terry King,
cello; Dennis Trembly, bass.
This is a 2-CD set, price $33.90.
UPC 009414811325
GCD114: MENDELSSOHN,
Variations sérieuses in D Minor, op. 54; & Variations in Eb,
op. 82; CARLOS CHAVEZ,
Sonata for Piano; ALBERTO
GINASTERA, 12 American
Preludes; & Sonata para Piano. Adrian Ruiz, Piano. UPC
009414811424
GCD115: HALFDAN KJERULF, Piano Works: Wiegenlied, Menuett, Caprice, Impromptu, Albumblatt, Alegro,
Springtanz, Sechs Skizzen,
Scherzo. EMIL SJOGREN,
Erotikon, op.10: Five Pieces for
Piano. UPC 009414811523
GCD116/117 (two CD set):
FERDINAND HILLER, Works
for Piano Solo. Adrian Ruiz,
Piano. The Three Piano Sonatas;
Huit Mésures Variées; Variations; Capriccio; 2 Impromptus;
24 Etudes. 2-CDs, $33.90. UPC
009414811622
GCD 101: HENRY CHARLES
LITOLFF. (temporarily out
of print) Concerto Symphonique No. 4 in D Minor, op.
102. Gerald Robbins, piano;
Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra, Edouard Van Remoortel,
conductor. Trio in D Minor,
op. 47. Mirecourt Trio. UPC
009414810120
GCD 102: CARL REINECKE,
Piano Concerto No. 1 in F#
minor, and Piano Concerto
No. 2 in E minor, op. 120. Gerald Robbins, piano; Monte
Carlo Opera Orchestra, Edouard Van Remoortel, conductor. UPC 009414810229
GCD 103: ANTON RUBINSTEIN, Piano Concerto No.
5 in Eb, op. 94. Adrian Ruiz,
Piano; Nürnberg Symphony
Orchestra, Zsolt Deaky, conductor. UPC 009414810328
GCD 104: SERGE PROKOFIEV, Piano Concertos 2
and 3. Jorge Bolet, Piano;
Nuremberg Symphony, Ainslee Cox, conductor. UPC
009414810427
GCD105:
HERMANN
GOETZ, The Complete Orchestral Works. Symphony
in F Major; Spring Overture;
Overture to “The Taming
of the Shrew”; Overture
to “Francesca da Rimini”.
Monte-Carlo Opera Orchestra, Remoortel, cond. UPC
009414810526
GCD106: GIOVANNI SGAMBATI, Piano Concerto in G
Minor, op. 15. Jorge Bolet,
piano; Nürnberg Symphony
Orchestra, Ainslee Cox, cond.
JOSEPH
RHEINBERGER,
Piano Concerto in Ab, Op.
94. Adrian Ruiz, piano; Nürnberg Symphony Orchestra,
Zsolt Deàky, conductor. UPC
009414810625
GCD107:HERMANN GOETZ,
Lose Blätter, op.7; Sonatina
in F, op. 8, no. 1; Sonatina in
Eb, op. 8, no. 2; Genrebilder,
op.13. Adrian Ruiz, piano.
UPC 009414810724
GCD108: NORBERT BURGMÜLLER, Piano Sonata in
F Minor; ROBERT VOLKMANN, Piano Sonata in C
Minor, & Fantasy; THEODOR
KIRCHNER, Selected Piano
Pieces. Adrian Ruiz, Piano.
UPC 009414810823
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FREE Compact Disc
with each purchase of three (send this coupon or mention catalog)
Compact Discs $16.95 each
For each four listed, pay for only three. If you order from www.crystalrecords.com, order
just three CDs and put the CD number of the fourth one you want free in “Special Instructions”.
(CD461 is a 3-CD set for $50.85. With its purchase choose any other Crystal CD free.)
U.S. shipping (media mail) is still only $2.00 per order, regardless of size. Canada shipping is still only
US$5 per order, regardless of size. Other countries, shipping is still only US$10, regardless of size of order.
Crystal Records, 28818 NE Hancock Road, Camas, WA 98607 USA; phone: 360-834-7022;
fax: 360-834-9680 (24 hours); email: [email protected], web: www.crystalrecords.com
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Phone 360-834-7022; fax: 360-834-9680; email: [email protected]; web: www.crystalrecords.com.
You may order online or order by phone, fax, email, or mail, using the coupon above.
VISIT www.crystalrecords.com to see the latest new releases and hear
sound samples. On the website, there is a list of all the composers represented on Crystal CDs, with links to the CDs, as well as a listing by instruments and more information about most of the artists.
Order online or, if you prefer, order by phone, fax, email, or mail, using the
coupon above. Our FREE CD offer is available to all customers buying three
CDs at the $16.95 list price. If you order four CDs you get one of them free; if
you order 8 CDs you get 2 of them free, 12 CDs you get 3 of them free, and so
on. U.S. Media Mail shipping is always just $2 per order, no matter how many
you order. (Canadian shipping is US$5, other countries shipping is US$10,
regardless how many CDs you order.)
DEALERS: contact us for purchases for resale.
LIBRARIES: you may order with an authorized school or library Purchase
Order or pay with the order. Invoiced orders are billed actual shipping, $2
minimum. We accept Standing Orders for New Releases from libraries. With
a standing order, libraries get all new releases with a 25% discount.
Cassettes and LPs with a lot of music not available on CDs are still available in limited numbers. See the list at www.crystalrecords.com or call or write for more information.
“You could do something brave and try an unusual instrumental recital. The nice folks at Crystal
Records are always willing to give you a hand with that.” Fanfare
“These excellently performed discs are worth your attention. [The Reicha Quintets] are virtuosically
played by the Westwood Wind Quintet.” Turok’s Choice
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2012 CATALOG
Compact Discs
FREE COMPACT DISC
See offer on page 27
Crystal Records Inc.
28818 NE Hancock Rd,, Camas, WA 98607 USA
phone 360-834-7022; fax 360-834-9680
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.crystalrecords.com
28818 NE Hancock Road
Camas, WA 98607 USA
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Crystal Compact Discs
Hovhaness Compact Discs
Genesis Compact Discs
Verdehr Trio
Reicha Woodwind Quintets
Order Information
Index by Composer
Sound Samples
CRYSTAL RECORDS
“Excellent performances of unusual and
meritorious music” (American Record Guide)
“From Crystal comes yet another program of stimulating chamber works. As
usual, it is beautifully performed and recorded.” (Fanfare)
“the splendid label Crystal” (Belgian Radio)
“More good material from the label that has the best brass catalog in the
world” (CBC National Radio Guide)
Some of our best-sellers are shown below. Find information on
these CDs and see more fabulous recordings inside this catalog.
CD323, page 3
CD774, page 15
CD802, page 24
CD398, page 18
CD875, page 9
CD461, page 24
CD761, page 13
CD770, page 15
CD676, page 15
CD321, page 4
CD837, page 21
CD393, page 18
New Releases are posted on www.crystalrecords.com as they become available.
Sound Samples for most of the Crystal CDs can be heard on the website.
Secure ordering is available online or by mail, phone, or fax.

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