American Classics - Wolpe / Group for Contemporary Music

American Classics - Wolpe / Group for Contemporary Music - Naxos (USA) - NXS 85592

Label: Naxos (USA)
Catalog No: NXS 8559262
Format: CD
Release Date: 2006-11-21
Number of Discs: 1
Running time: 1 hr. 2 min.
UPC Code: 636943926222

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Most of the works on this disc date from the 1960s, when Stefan Wolpe reduced the complexity of his music and became fascinated by classical modes of thought that he had at one time rejected. His 'String Quartet' lies on the border between composition and improvisation, while the 'Trio' is a constantly shifting kaleidoscope of musical shapes. The 'Piece for Oboe, Cello, Percussion and Piano' of 1954 uses unorthodox sound sources such as biscuit tins and a kitchen grater, and was described by the composer as "tight, wild, fluctuous, sometimes moist and like burning air."



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Works Details

>Wolpe, Stefan : Quartet for Strings
  • Performers: Curtis Macomber (Violin); Toby Appel (Viola); Theodore Arm (Violin); Fred Sherry (Cello)
  • Ensemble: Columbia University Group for Contemporary Music
  • Running Time: 18 min. 6 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1968-1969

>Wolpe, Stefan : Second Piece for Violin Alone, C. 165
  • Performer: Curtis Macomber (Violin)
  • Ensemble: Columbia University Group for Contemporary Music
  • Running Time: 2 min. 57 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1966

>Wolpe, Stefan : Trio in two Parts for Flute, Cello and Piano, C. 163
  • Performers: Harvey Sollberger (Flute); Charles Wuorinen (Piano); Fred Sherry (Cello)
  • Ensemble: Columbia University Group for Contemporary Music
  • Notes: Concordia College, Bronxville, NY (11/09/1991/11/10/1991)
  • Running Time: 16 min. 43 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 02/1964

>Wolpe, Stefan : Piece for Oboe, Cello, Percussion & Piano (Oboe Quartet), C. 130
  • Performers: Stephen Taylor (Oboe); Fred Sherry (Cello); Aleck Karis (Piano); Daniel Kennedy (Percussion)
  • Conductor: Harvey Sollberger
  • Ensemble: Columbia University Group for Contemporary Music
  • Notes: Concordia College, Bronxville, NY (11/09/1991/11/10/1991)
  • Running Time: 23 min. 17 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1954