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Frank Zappa's Classical Selections

2 CD / Chrome Dreams--mvd-- / 2011-03-08

Works: Richard Wagner: Die Walkure; Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring; A Soldiers Tale; Anton Webern: Op. 9; Gustav Holst: The Planets; Edgard Varèse: Hyperprism; George Antheil: Ballet Mecanique; Ma...
Performers: Hollweg, Ilse
Conductors: Knappertsbusch, Hans; Stravinsky, Igor; Holst, Gustav; Ravel, Maurice; Partch, Harry; Penderecki, Krzysztof
Ensemble: ; Gate 5 Ensemble of the World

Frank Zappa was never shy about citing the influence of modern classical music on him, especially in its more avant-garde aspects, listing various of his favorites on the 1966 debut album by his band ...continue...

Historic Speech - Music Recordings from the Partch Archives

4 CD / Innova / 2006-03-27

Works: Harry Partch: Recorded Interviews & Speeches; By the Rivers of Babylon, for adapted viola & intoning voice, kithara & chromelodeon; Lyrics (17) by Li Po, for intoning voice & adapted viola; Barstow (...
Performers: Hoiby, Lee; Johnson, Keith O.; Mitchell, Danlee; Olson, Lesley; Partch, Harry; Thompson, Donald [Jazz]
Conductors: Schwartz, Horace; Garvey, John
Ensemble: ; Gate 5 Ensemble of the World

The Harry Partch Collection Vol 3

1 CD / New World / 2005-01-01

Works: Harry Partch: The Dreamer That Remains - A Study in Loving, film score for voices, chorus & 15 Partch instruments; Rotate the Body in All Its Planes, music for an exhibition of gymnasts for soprano, ...
Performers: Daily, Jane; Partch, Harry; Pierce, Freda; Schwartz, Cynthia
Conductors: Logan, Jack; Garvey, John
Ensemble: Gate 5 Ensemble; Gate 5 Ensemble of the World; Harry Partch; Harry Partch Ensemble

Personnel: Harry Partch (guitar); Freda Pierce (soprano); Adrienne Kole (guitar); Danlee Mitchell (kithara, marimba, harmonic canon); Lyndel Davis, Michael Ranta (kithara); Uni Thomas, Mark Cleghorn (...continue...

The Harry Partch Collection Vol 2

1 CD / New World / 2004-10-01

Works: Harry Partch: The Wayward, cycle or 4 pieces for voices & Partch instruments; And on the Seventh Day Petals Fell in Petaluma, for large ensemble of Partch instruments
Performers: Dunn, David; Dunn, Dennis; Gentry, Elizabeth; Mitchell, Danlee; Partch, Harry
Conductors: McKenzie, Jack;
Ensemble: Gate 5 Ensemble of the World; Harry Partch Ensemble

"NWR are doing an invaluable job, keeping these recordings in circulation. This particular collection should appeal to all grades of interest, from absolute newcomers to...continue...
The second volume of CRI's series of Partch works includes several major pieces and a couple of exquisite jewels. The first four compositions are grouped under the general heading, "The Wayward," all ...continue...

The Harry Partch Collection Vol 1

1 CD / New World / 2004-09-01

Works: Harry Partch: Eleven Intrusions, collection for voice, traditional & Partch instruments; Castor & Pollux, for Partch instruments; Ring Around the Moon, for baritone & Partch instruments; Even Wild Ho...
Performers: Louw, Allan; Ludlow, Lynn; Partch, Harry
Conductors: Schwartz, Horace;
Ensemble: Gate 5 Ensemble of the World

"[This is] a worthwhile listening experience, even if it doesn't place its creator in the forefront of today's classical choralists." - Koob, American Record Guide...continue...