Robert Martin has written ten wind quintets. This recording, titled Four Wind Quintets Volume II, features Wind Quintets Nos. 1, 2, 6, and 9 presented in reverse chronological order.
The performers featured on this album premiered these compositions as part of an all-Christopher James concert sponsored by North/South Consonance, which took place on June 11, 2024, at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York City.
This album showcases the unique talents and powerful artistry of seven American composers. The postmodern aesthetic reflected in these dynamic compositions blends elements of the past with those of the present. Each piece invites the listener to embark on a captivating journey through creativity and expression.
Featured in this album are nine highly attractive and approachable piano pieces by American composers. Max Lifchitz introduced them to New York audiences as part of public events sponsored by North/South Consonance, Inc.
Robert Martin’s music is often described as fresh and visionary, but at the same time it is approachable in a way that welcomes the listener.
Beethoven’s Moods for violin, cello, and piano, was written to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday
Featured in this album are eight highly accessible and appealing compositions from the Americas
Beken paints a deeply intimate portrait on A Turk in America. Each work, in one way or another, emerged from the composer's memory; often the simplest everyday objects played the role of the muse.
The four compositions featured on this album employ one of my favorite combination of instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet French horn and bassoon.
Brightness Aloft is a string orchestra work built around an iridescent melody derived from the 17t century Mexican Villancico or Christmas Carol Xicochi Conetzintle.
Vintage Soundcapes merges vintage and new musical practices, with compositions by Harold Schiffman, Elizabeth Bell, Edward Green, Federico Ermirio & Max Lifchitz
Gotham Siren by Stefania de Kenessey sets poems of the 9/11 tragedy to haunting music evocative of this signal moment in American history
Orchestral works by composer Harold Schiffman, including Symphony No. 2 (Music for Gyor),Ninnerella Variata,Variations on 'Branchwater', and Blood Mountain Suite
Recent piano works by four American women composers, including Marilyn J. Ziffrin, Elizabeth Bell, Rain Worthington and Rami Levin
Recent works for chamber orchestra by American composers Edward Green, Dinos Constantinides, Hilary Tann, Binnette Lipper and Mary Jeanne Van Appledorn