Wolfe, Richard

The Music of Ernest Chausson / Aldebran Quartet

1 CD / Ottavo / 2006-06-01

Works: Ernest Chausson: Quartet for Piano, Violin, Viola and Cello in A major, Op. 30; Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in G minor, Op. 3
Performers: Esser, Daniel; Hulsmann, Kees; Roling, Jet; Wolfe, Richard
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Ensemble: Aldebaran Quartet

Chausson was a classic example of robbed potential, passing away at 44 due to a cycling accident. Chausson was 23 when he decided to pursue...continue...

Britten: Frank Bridge variations; Bartók, Hartmann

1 Super Audio CD / PentaTone Classics / 2005-07-19

Works: Benjamin Britten: Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, for strings, Op. 10; Karl Amadeus Hartmann: Concerto Funebre for violin & string orchestra; Béla Bartók: Divertimento for String Orc...
Performers: Lunt, Beverley; Nikolic, Gordan; Stegenga, Herre-Jan; Wolfe, Richard; Zahn, Annette

"All the elements for a great recording are present here. Each of the three works is a masterpiece by one of the great composers of...continue...