Williams, John McLaughlin

Recorded Music of the African Diaspora / NBM Repertory Ens.

1 CD / Albany Records / 2010-08-10

Works: Mary D. Watkins: Five Movements in Color, for ensemble; Olly Wilson: Of Visions and Truth
Performers: Albert, Donnie Ray; Allen, Sanford; Baker, Renee; Blanchet, George; Cryer, Claudia; Dixon, Rodrick [Vocals]; Folker, Michael; Hyman, Bonita; McAllister, John; Montgomery, Toni-Marie; Moore, Edward [C...
Conductors: Dunner, Leslie B; Smith, Kirk
Ensemble: ; New Black Music Repertory Ensemble

Albany Records in cooperation with the Center for Black Music Research is initiating a series undertaking to document the musics of the African diaspora. This...continue...
Recording information: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Bienen School of Music, Nort (08/11/2009-08/12/2009)....continue...

Quincy Porter: Complete Viola Works / Eliesha Nelson

1 CD / Sono Luminus / 2009-09-29

Works: Quincy Porter: Concerto for Viola; Speed Etude; Duo for viola & harp; Suite for viola solo; Blues lontains; Poem for viola & piano; Duo for viola & harpsichord; Duo for violin & viola
Performers: Nelson, Eliesha; Rioth, Doug; Williams, John McLaughlin
Conductors: Williams, John McLaughlin
Ensemble: Northwest Sinfonia

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The music itself is interesting and agreeable, if not always compelling. ... the quality of the recorded sound is outstanding, and it does full justice...continue...