Wuorinen, Charles > Camera of Houston

Class of '38 - Corigliano, Coates, Rzewski, Serebrier, etc / Slatkin, Nashville SO, et al

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-08-26

Works: Gloria Coates: Symphony no 15; John Corigliano: A Black November Turkey; José Serebrier: Fantasia for strings; Frederic Rzewski: Four North American Ballads; John Harbison: Trio for Piano and ...
Performers: Andrea Moore [Score Preparation/Timpani]; Fischer, Norman; Kierman, Jeanne; Raat, Ralph van; Rothenberg, Sarah
Conductors: Boder, Michael; Serebrier, José;
Ensemble: ; Amelia Piano Trio; Camera of Houston; Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra

The eight composers on this compilation, all of them born in 1938, adhere to no single trend or movement, yet each is united by an...continue...

American Classics - Wuorinen / Shelton, Rothenberg, Brentano String Quartet

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-04-29

Works: Charles Wuorinen: Ashberyana; Praegustatum; Fenton Songs no 1; Fenton Songs no 2; Ave Christe of Josquin; Josquiniana
Performers: Rothenberg, Sarah; Shelton, Lucy [Soprano Vocals]; Williams, Leon
Conductors: Wuorinen, Charles;
Ensemble: Camera of Houston

The music of distinguished American composer Charles Wuorinen is notable for its compositional wit, dynamic virtuosity and intellectual rigor. This CD features vocal chamber works...continue...