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Lullaby & Nocturne; Neruda, Stravinsky, Lyapunov, Kreisler, et al.; David Hays, violin; Peter Collins, piano

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-05-14

This recording brings together some of the finest works in the genre of lullabies and nocturnes written for violin and piano. The works share the...continue...

Vincent Persichetti: Harmonium; Sherry Overholt, soprano; Joshua Pierce, piano

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-05-14

Harmonium, a song cycle for soprano and piano on poems by Wallace Stevens was written in 1951. He selected 20 of the 85 poems in...continue...

Poulenc: Organ Concerto, plus organ works by Widor, Vitali, Boulanger, Halley / William Neil, organ

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-03-13

Conductors: Alimena, Sylvia
Ensemble: Eclipse Chamber Orchestra

William Neil is organist of the National Presbyterian Church and organist and harpsichordist of the National Symphony Orchestra and National Philharmonic. He attended Penn State...continue...

Icelandic Violin Duos by Davidsson, Sigurbjornsson, Stefansson, Runarsdottir, Tomasson, Sveisson / Duo Landon

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-03-13

Duo Landon began in 2005 when the French-born violin maker Christophe Landon commissioned the two members of the Duo to record Bartok's 44 Duos. After...continue...

Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto nos 2, 6, 12, 14, 23, 25, 26, 27 / Nadina Jackson, bassoon; Nicholas McGegan, keyboards

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-03-13

Conductors: McGegan, Nicholas

One of the world's most visible bassoonists, Nadina Mackie Jackson is a passionate performer with a repertoire that runs from unaccompanied baroque to electronica. A...continue...

Bach: The Six Partitas for Keyboard, BWV 825-830 / David Korevaar, piano

2 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-03-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Keyboard no 1 in B flat major, BWV 825; Partita for Keyboard no 2 in C minor, BWV 826; Partita for Keyboard no 4 in D major, BWV 828; Partita for keyboard no 3 in A...
Performers: Korevaar, David

Pianist David Korevaar balances an active career as a soloist and chamber musician with teaching at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He also teaches...continue...
Recording information: Grusin Music Hall, University of Colorado at Boulder, C (05/22/2012-05/24/2012)....continue...

The Lotus Pond - Chamber music by Abdel-Rahim; Tann; Quan; Soulage; Limback; Vercoe / Cynthia Libby, oboe

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-02-12

Cynthia Green Libby offers exotic oboe sounds with piano, harp and percussion with music of composers from Egypt, Wales, Vietnam, Peru and the U.S. Ms....continue...

G. F. Handel: Sonatas and Suites arranged for Guitar / Robert Gruca, guitar

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-02-12

Known for expressive and nuanced musical interpretations and an extraordinary technical command, guitarist Robert Gruca performs a program of music by Handel arranged for guitar....continue...

CPE Bach: Prelude, Variations & Fugue; Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 31 & 32 / Cameron Watson, piano

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-02-12

Canadian pianist Cameron Watson studied at the University of Calgary and the University of Western Ontario. Additionally Watson is an acclaimed filmmaker and a legal...continue...

Thomas Haigh: 6 Concertos for Harpsichord / Barbara Harbach, harpsichord

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-02-12

These are world premiere recordings of British composer Thomas Haigh's concertos for harpsichord. Harbach has chosen to record these concertos as solo harpsichord without the...continue...

Arnold Rosner: Musique de Clavecin; Sonatine d'Amour; Daniel Pinkham: Partita for Harpsichord / Barbara Harbach, harpsichord

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: Arnold Rosner: Musique de clavecin, for harpsichord, Op. 61; Sonatine d'amour for harpsichord; Daniel Pinkham: Partita for harpsichord
Performers: Harbach, Barbara

The eminent composer/harpsichordist /organist Barbara Harbach performs a program of music for harpsichord by American composers Arnold Rosner and Daniel Pinkham. Ms. Harbach has toured...continue...
Recording information: Kenmore United Methodist Church, Buffalo, New York (1990)....continue...

Fauré: 13 Barcarolles; Dolly, Op. 56; 6 Pieces for Piano Duet / Sally Pinkas and Evan Hirsch, pianists

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Barcarolle for piano no 1 in A minor, Op. 26; Barcarolle for piano no 2 in G major, Op. 41; Barcarolle for piano no 3 in G flat major, Op. 42; Barcarolle for piano no 4 in A flat ...
Performers: Pinkas, Sally
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Ensemble: Hirsch-Pinkas Piano Duo

Following her Wigmore Hall debut, Israeli-born pianist Sally Pinkas has been heard in recital in Italy, Bulgia, Israel, France and throughout the United States. She...continue...
Recording information: Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College (2008-12-27_2008-12-29&2010-)....continue...

The Valley Sings - Choral Music by composers of the Hudson Valley / Works by Aaron Copland, James Fitzwilliam, Craig Fryer, John B Hedge

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: George Tsontakis: Rossetti Nursery Rhymes (3) for chorus; Aaron Copland: Four Motets; Panaiotis: Arise, My Love, for chorus; James Fitzwilliam: A Rose of Sharon, for 2 sopranos, baritone & chorus; Cr...
Performers: Andrawis, Shanna; Boyer, Donald; Chenette, Jeanmarie Kern; Clifton, Elizabeth Leonard; Goldin, Amy; Hedges, John B.; Joscelyn, Amy; Knickerbocker, Glenn; Lundergan, Carol; Saunders, Michael; Wagner, ...
Conductors: Lundergan, Edward
Ensemble: ; A Consort of Singers

Kairos - A Consort of Singers offers a program of choral music by composers living and working in the Hudson Valley region of New York...continue...
Recording information: Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY (2012-06-12_2012-06-13_2012-)....continue...

Messages to Myself: New Music for Chorus A Cappella / Michael Gilbertson, Zachary Patten, Daniel Brewbaker, Christina Thomas et al.

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2012-12-11

Works: Michael Gilbertson: Madrigals (3) after Dowland, for vocals & chorus; Zachary Patten: Magnificat, Amen, for vocals & chorus; Christina Whitten Thomas: Choral de Bêtes, for chorus; Daniel Brewbak...
Performers: Coble, Lianne; Martin, Drew [Tenor]
Conductors: Tritle, Kent
Ensemble: ; Musica Sacra

A recording of new music for a cappella chorus is performed by Musica Sacra, a chorus founded in 1964. This is their first recording in...continue...
Recording information: Mary Flagler Cary Hall, DiMenna Center for Classical Mu (05/2011)....continue...

La Viola: Music for Viola and Piano by Women Composers of the 20th Century / Clarke, Decruck, Fuchs, Harison et al. / Hillary Herndon, viola

2 CD / MSR Classics / 2012-12-11

Works: Minna Keal: Ballade in F minor, for viola & piano; Marcelle Soulage: Sonata for Viola, Op. 43; Fernande Decruck: Sonata for Viola; Luise Adolpha Le Beau: Drei Stucke, for viola & piano, Op. 26; Pamel...
Performers: Herndon, Hillary; Lo, Wei-Chun Bernadette [Piano]

This 2-CD set features music for viola and piano by women composers of the 20th century. Violist Hillary Herndon studied at Juilliard and the Eastman...continue...
Recording information: Krannert Center For The Performing Arts, Urbana, IL (04/15/2011/03/21/2012); Memorial Chapel, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virg (04/15/2011/03/21/2012); Krannert Center For...continue...

Giovanni Paolo Colonna: Psalmi ad Vesperas (1694) / Robert Simpson, Houston Chamber Choir and Orchestra

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2012-12-11

Works: Giovanni Paolo Colonna: Psalmi ad Vesperas
Performers: Angel, Ryland; Givens, Melissa; Shircliffe, Kelli [Soprano Vocal]; Tercero, Eduardo; Trevino, Matthew [Bass Vocal]
Conductors: Simpson, Robert
Ensemble: Houston Chamber Choir

The magnificent Psalmi ad Vesperas of Giovanni Paolo Colonna illustrate the little-known splendor of late 17th century sacred music in northern Italy. Colonna's music is...continue...
Recording information: The Church of St. John the Divine, Houston, Texas (10/31/2011-11/02/2011)....continue...