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CD250: WOODWIND TREASURES -- Westwood Wind
Quintet. August Klughardt,
Quintet, op. 79; Luciano Berio, Opus Number Zoo; George Heussenstamm, Seven
Etudes for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon; Boris Pillin, Scherzo; Robert Linn,
Woodwind Quintet; Herman Stein, Sour Suite.
UPC 00941472502-8 
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The Quintet by August Klughardt (1847-1902) is as close to
Brahms as woodwind ensembles have. This is a lush, Romantic piece and this is
the only recording of it. The other pieces were all first recordings and most
are still the only recordings available.
The Westwood Wind Quintet (of Los Angeles) was founded in
1959 and performed actively for close to 40 years, during which time it gave
over 3000 concerts and recorded more than 15 albums. This CD is made from
recordings in 1971 and 1981. In the mid-1980s, Daniel Carriaga, music critic
with the Los Angeles Times, wrote "An Accumulation of instrumental
polish and important repertoire over a long period has resulted in a
treasurable sense of ensemble and musical solidity."
Sound
samples (uses
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movement shown.
Klughardt Quintet: Mvt
1(Allegro non troppo) Mvt
2(Allegro Vivace) Mvt3(Andante) Mvt
4(Adagio) Berio
Opus Number Zoo: Tom
Cats Grey
Mouse Fawn Barn
Dance Heussenstam Etudes: Mvt
1(Andante) Mvt
2(Allegro assai) Mvt
3(Allegretto) Mvt
4(Larghetto) Mvt
5(Allegro giocoso) Mvt
6(Allegro) Mvt
7(Moderato) Pillin: Scherzo Linn
Quintet: Mvt
1(Allegro) Mvt
2(Adagio) Mvt
3(Allegro) Stein Sour Suite: Parade Larry's
Lullaby Bagatelle Lucky
Seven-Eight
CD251: Danzi and Taffanel. Soni
Ventorum Wind Quintet. UPC 009414725127. ORDER NOW
Franz Danzi, Quintets in F Major, op. 68, no. 2; and D Minor, op. 68, no. 3. Paul Taffanel, Wind Quintet in G Minor. The two Danzi Quintets presented here were likely the last two of his nine woodwind quintets. They and the Taffanel Quintet are superb examples of woodwind writing in the early and late 19th century.
Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet was active as a concert and recording ensemble from 1961 through 2001. The group was formed when Pablo Casals asked the players to become the woodwind faculty of his newly founded Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. For many years Soni Ventorum was the woodwind and horn faculty at the University of Washington. Members on this recording are Felix Skowronek, flute; Laila Storch, oboe; William McColl, clarinet; Arthur Grossman, bassoon; and Christopher Leuba, horn.
CD251 Sound samples
(mp3
files) Click on the link to hear
up to 35 seconds of the movement shown.
Danzi: Quintet in F Mvmt 1
Mvmt II
Mvmt III Mvmt IV
Quintet in D Minor Mvmt
I
Mvmt II Mvmt III Mvmt IV
Taffanel :Quintet in G Minor
Mvmt I
Mvmt II
Mvmt III (to return to this page after listening to samples, please
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NEW! SPECIAL: 12-CD SET OF ALL 24 REICHA WOODWIND QUINTETS, OVER
13 HOURS OF GORGEOUS MUSIC, in an attractive box set, ONLY $128. (as
usual for orders from Crystal, add just $2 for U.S. shipping, or US$5 Canadian
shipping, or US$10 other countries) ORDER NOW
Individual CDs are $16.95
each and are listed below. Click here for further information about
Reicha and the Westwood Wind Quintet.
“Each Reicha Quintet is
a masterpiece of the highest order.”
(Audiophile Audition)
“The Westwood Wind
Quintet has a standard of ensemble playing that is nothing short of
breathtaking” (International
Record Review)
CD261: Anton Reicha Woodwind Quintets,
Vol. 1. Opus 88, Nos. 1 &
2. UPC 009414726124. Westwood Wind Quintet. 
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This, volume one, is the 12th and final release of the
24 Reicha Woodwind Quintets. We are pleased that we now have all 24 of the
Reicha Woodwind Quintets performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. This volume
has the first two of Reicha’s Quintets, including the most popular op. 88, no.
2. Although the two quintets in this volume are shorter and a bit lighter than
the other 22 quintets, they are still masterpieces, symphonic in scope. Opus
88, no. 1 is 21:28 in length. Opus 88, no. 2 is 26:55 in length. They are both
mature works, and have Reicha’s signature beautiful melodies, exciting
counterpoint, and thrilling allegros. “those who ignore this legacy are
missing out not only on some terrific wind music but on some of the finest
music ever penned.” (Ritter, Audiophile Audition). Click here for further information about Reicha and the Westwood Wind
Quintet.
The Westwood Wind Quintet has garnered exceptional
praise for the series of Reicha Quintets. About a previous volume in the Westwood
Wind Quintet’s 12 volume series of the Reicha Woodwind Quintets, the Flutist
Quarterly (Pettway) wrote “It is seldom that one comes across a recording
that with careful listening displays no major flaws, in performance or
engineering. This is such a recording. The players understand the music, each
other, their instruments, and how they fit into the mix. The result is simply
beautiful ensemble playing.”
CD261 Sound
samples (mp3 files) Click
on the link to hear up to 35 seconds of the movement shown.
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Quintet in E Minor Mvmt 1
Mvmt 2
Mvmt 3
Mvmt 4
Quintet in Eb Major Mvmt 1
Mvmt 2
Mvmt 3
Mvmt 4
CD262, Anton Reicha Woodwind Quintets, vol. 2 – op. 88,
nos. 3 & 4. Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC
009414726223. ORDER
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This is the tenth CD in the 12-CD series of the 24 Woodwind Quintets of Anton Reicha (released January 2010). These quintets continue to garner the highest praise from musicians and critics. Reicha was a friend of Beethoven and Haydn, and was Profesor of counterpoint at the Paris Conservatory. He was one of the most respected composers and teachers of his time. Berlioz, Liszt, Franck, and Gounod were students of his. These 24 quintets are a pinnacle of achievement, “glorious quintets…constant freshness, a feeling of unquenchable invention…with radiant good humour. The Westwood Wind Quintet has a standard of ensemble playing that is nothing short of breathtaking.” (International Record Review)
CD262 Sound samples (mp3 files) Click on the link to hear up to 35 seconds of the movement shown. Quintet in G Major Mvmt 1 Mvmt 2 Mvmt 3 Mvmt 4 Quintet in D Minor Mvmt 1 Mvmt 2 Mvmt 3 Mvmt 4 (to return to this page after listening to samples, please use your browser back button)
CD263, Anton Reicha Woodwind Quintets, vol. 3: opus 88,
nos. 5 & 6. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC
009414726322. ORDER
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This is the
9th CD in the 12-CD series of the 24 complete woodwind quintets by Anton
Reicha (released May 2010).
All 24 have now been recorded.
“each
Reicha Quintet is a masterpiece of the highest order. Those who ignore this
legacy are missing out not only on some terrific wind music but on some of the
finest music ever penned. These pieces are symphonies in miniature...each one a
masterpiece.”
Audiophile Audition (Ritter)
"The players
seek, find, and reveal the numerous qualities that have kept Reicha’s Quintets
alive for almost two centuries...performances radiate affection for the music
and technical virtuosity. Exceptional recordings." --– Fanfare.
“…the Westwood Wind
Quintet is one of the finest wind quintets in the world. Their ensemble is
wonderfully precise, clear and always exciting…when they play, the music truly
comes alive.” International Double Reed Society Journal (Klimko)
“probably the best
group of this kind anywhere” New Orleans Courier
CD263
Sound samples (mp3 files) Click on the link to hear
up to 35 seconds of the movement shown.
Quintet in Bb Major, opus 88, no.5
Mvmt 1 Mvmt 2 Mvmt 3 Mvmt 4
Quintet
in F Major, opus 88, no.6 Mvmt 1 Mvmt 2 Mvmt 3 Mvmt 4 (to return to
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CD264:
Anton Reicha: Woodwind Quintets Vol 4: opus 91, nos. 1 & 2. Westwood Wind
Quintet
This is the fifth release in Crystal Records' series of Anton Reicha's 24 woodwind quintets.
“Some of the finest music ever penned”
(Audiophile Audition) UPC 00941472642-1 ORDER
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Sound samples
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hear up to one minute of the movement shown.
Quintet in C
Major, opus 91, no. 1: Allegro
moderato/Andante/Tempo primo Menuetto Rondo
Finale Quintet in A Minor, opus
91, no. 2: Adagio/Allegro
assai Andante Menuetto Finale
CD265: Anton Reicha: Woodwind Quintets Vol
5: opus 91, nos. 3 & 4. Westwood Wind
Quintet
This is the second release in Crystal Records' series of Anton Reicha's monumental 24
woodwind quintets. These are beautiful works, symphonic in scope. Reicha (1770-1836) was a friend of Beethoven's and his
writing illustrates the style of that period. One of
the most influential composers and teachers of the early 1800s, Reicha was
Professor of Counterpoint and Fugue at the Paris Conservatory. UPC 00941472652-0 ORDER
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The Westwood Wind Quintet has recorded more than 15 albums in addition to the Reicha series, and has performed over 2000 concerts since its inception in 1959. The group has been called "a complete and completely satisfying musical experience" by legendary conductor Robert Shaw. Daniel Carriaga, writing in the Los Angeles Times about a concert of the Westwood Wind Quintet, said "An accumulation of instrumental polish and important repertory over a long period has resulted in a treasurable sense of ensemble and musical solidity."
Sound samples (uses RealPlayer) Click
on the link to hear up to one minute of the movement shown.
Opus 91, no. 3 Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Mvmt
4 Opus 91, no. 4 Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Mvmt
4
CD266: Anton Reicha: Woodwind Quintets Vol
6: opus 91, nos. 5 & 6. Westwood Wind
Quintet
This is the first release of a set of 12 CDs of
Reicha’s 24 woodwind quintets. Reicha (1770-1836) was a
friend of Beethoven's and was one of the most influential composers of his period.
"The performances radiate affection for the music and technical
virtuosity. A high recommendation." Fanfare UPC 00941472662-9 ORDER
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The Westwood Wind
Quintet, extablished in 1959, has performed over 2000 concerts and recorded
more than 15 albums, not including this Reicha series. The group was called "a complete and completely
satisfying musical experience" by
Robert Shaw, legendary conductor.
Sound
samples
(uses RealPlayer) Click on the link to hear up to one minute of the movement
shown.
Quintet in A Major, opus 91, no. 5 Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Mvmt
4 Quintet in C minor, opus 91, no. 6: Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Mvmt
4
CD267: Anton Reicha, Woodwind Quintets Vol 7:
opus 99, nos. 1 & 2. Westwood Wind
Quintet
This is the third release in
Crystal’s exciting project of recording the complete 24 Reicha Woodwind
Quintets. UPC 00941472672-8 ORDER
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According
to the American Record Guide, “Reicha’s wind quintets...probably always will
be regarded as the summit and foundation of the literature...The Westwoood Wind
Quintet is known far and wide to lovers of this sort of music.” Gramophone
Magazine has called the Westwood Wind Quintet a “magnificent American group” and the International Record Review said “The Westwood
Wind Quintet has a standard of ensemble playing that is nothing short of
breathtaking.”
Sound
samples (uses
RealPlayer) Click
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Quintet in A Major, opus 91, no. 5 Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Mvmt
4 Quintet in C minor, opus 91, no. 6: Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Mvmt
4
CD268:
Anton Reicha, Woodwind Quintets vol. 8: op. 99, nos. 3 & 4. Westwood Wind
Quintet.
This is the 7th release in
the on-going series of 12 CDs of the 24 woodwind quintets by Anton Reicha.
(released July 2009) The Westwood Wind Quintet has completed the recordings of
all 24 quintets and Crystal Records will be releasing the rest of them as
production is completed. Reicha (1770-1836) was one of the most respected
composers of his time. He was a friend of Beethoven and Haydn, and was the
teacher of Berlioz, Liszt, Gounod, and Franck. UPC 00941472682-7. ORDER NOW
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details
TheWestwood Wind Quintet has now recorded all 24 of the 24 quintets. Six CDs with 12 of the quintets are now available. The remainder will be released as production is completed, probably one CD every 3 or 4 months or so. Click here for further information
CD269: Reicha Woodwind Quintets Vol 9: opus 99, nos. 5 & 6. Westwood Wind
Quintet
This is the fourth release in Crystal’s
exciting project of recording the complete 24 Reicha Woodwind Quintets. UPC 00941472692-6 
ORDER
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Fanfare
has said of this series “only top-notch playing that can only be envied by
lesser ensembles.” “The Westwood Wind Quintet has a standard of ensemble
playing that is nothing short
of breathtaking. [It is] something to be cherished.” International Record Review
Sound samples (uses
RealPlayer) Click on the link to hear up to one minute of the
movement shown.
Reicha Quintet in C Major, opus 99, no.5
Mvt.
1(Andante/Allegro) Mvt.
2(Andante) Mvt.
3(Menuetto) Mvt.
4(Finale) Quintet in F Minor, opus 99, no.6 Mvt.
1(Andante/Allegro Poco Vivo) Mvt.
2(Air En Fantaisie. Andante) Mvt.
3(Menuetto) Mvt.
4(Finale)
CD270: Reicha Woodwind
Quintets Vol 10: opus 100, nos. 1 & 2. Westwood Wind
Quintet.
This
is the eight release in Crystal Records’ series of Anton Reicha’s 24 woodwind
quintets. (released Nov. 2009) UPC 00941472702-2 ORDER NOW
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CD270 Sound samples (mp3 files) Click on the link
to hear up to one minute of the movement shown.
Quintet in F, opus 100, no. 1 Mvmt 1
Mvmt 2
Mvmt 3
Mvmt 4
Quintet in D Minor, op 100, no.2 Mvmt 1
Mvmt 2
Mvmt 3
Mvmt 4
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CD271:
Reicha: Woodwind Quintets Vol 11: opus 100, nos. 3 & 4. Westwood Wind
Quintet.
This is the sixth release in Crystal
Records' series of Anton Reicha's 24 woodwind quintets. (released Sept. 2008) UPC 00941472712-1 ORDER
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“It
is seldom that one comes across a recording that with careful listening
displays no major flaws, in performance or engineering. This is such a recording.
The players understand the music, each other, their instruments, and how they
fit into the mix. The result is simply beautiful ensemble playing.” Flutist
Quarterly (Pettway)
Sound samples (uses
RealPlayer) Click on the link to hear up to one minute of the
movement shown.
Reicha Quintet Opus 100, No. 3 Mvt
1 Mvt
2 Mvt
3 Mvt
4 Opus 100, No. 4 Mvt
1 Mvt
2 Mvt
3 Mvt
4
CD272: Anton Reicha Woodwind Quintets,
Vol. 12. Opus 100, Nos. 5 &
6. UPC 009414727220. Westwood Wind Quintet. ORDER NOW
This
is the eleventh release in the Westwood Wind Quintet 12 volume series of the
complete Reicha Woodwind Quintets. This
volume has the last two of Reicha’s monumental 24 woodwind quintets. (there is
still one volume to be released in the complete set on Crystal) They are
symphonies in scope, “each one a masterpiece…those who ignore this legacy
are missing out not only on some terrific wind music but on some of the finest
music ever penned.” (Ritter,
Audiophile Audition). This CD is just under 80 minutes long. Click here for further information.
The
two quintets are mature works, with wonderful fugues and counterpoint, along
with Reicha’s gorgeous melodies. Reicha was the teacher of Liszt, Berlioz,
Adam, Gounod, and Franck, and was one of the most influential and respected
composers of the period. “The
Westwood Wind quintet has a standard of ensemble playing that is nothing short
of breathtaking” (Intl Rcd.
Review)
About
this CD272: “Fantastic playing by all 5 soloists!
Virtuosic in the 2nd mvt. variations of the quintet no. 5. Beautiful phrasing,
great music making. Calvin Smith his horn playing is smooth-beautiful and he is
a one of a kind virtuoso. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE VERY FINE WESTWOOD WIND QUINTET.” – Jose Zarzo, principal horn, Gran
Canaria Philharmonic (Spain)
CD272
Sound samples (mp3 files) Click on the link to hear up to 35
seconds of the movement shown.
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Quintet in A Minor, opus 100, no. 5
Mvmt 1: Lento Mvmt 1: Allegro Mvmt 2: Andante
(theme) Variation
1 (horn) Variation
2 (bassoon) Variation
3 (oboe) Variation
4 (clarinet) Variation
5 (flute) Mvmt
3 Mvmt
4 Quintet in Bb Major, opus
100, no. 6 Mvmt 1: Poco
adagio Mvmt 1: Allegro Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Mvmt 4: Andante Mvmt 4: Allegro
assai
CD353, Sextuor
à Vent. Harvey
Pittel, Alto Saxophone; Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414735324
Darius Milhaud,
Scaramouche for Saxophone and Woodwind Quintet; Bernhard Heiden, Intrada for Saxophone and Woodwind Quintet; Paul
Hindemith, Concert Piece for Two
Saxophones (with Sunil Gadgil, saxophone); Pierre Max Dubois, Sinfonia da Camera (for Saxophone and Woodwind
Quintet); Jacques Ibert, Trois
Pièces Brèves (first movement) – for Woodwind Quintet; J.S. Bach, Fugue from the Well Tempered Clavier (arr. for
Woodwind Trio); Rossini, Quartet
no. 1 in F (first movement) – for Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon; Paul
De Wailly, Aubade for Flute, Oboe, and
Clarinet; Adrien Barthe,
Passacaille for Woodwind Quintet; Malcolm Arnold, Divertimento for Flute, Oboe, and Clarinet (first
movement); Rimsky-Korsakov,
Flight of the Bumble-Bee (arr. for Woodwind Quintet); Leo Sowerby, Pop Goes the Weasel (adapted by the Westwood Wind
Quintet) ORDER
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“Harvey Pittel [is a] master of his instrument…the most beautiful and pure tone I have ever heard from a saxophone.” New York Times. The Westwood Wind Quintet is “probably the best group of this kind anywhere.” New Orleans Courier “Delightful music, winningly played” Fanfare Magazine
CD353 Sound samples (mp3 files) Click on the link to hear up to 35
seconds of the movement shown.
Milhaud: Scaramouche I: Vif
II:
Modéré III:
Brazileira Heiden:
Intrada
Hindemith:
Concert Piece for Two Saxophones I:
Lebhaft II:
Mässig langsam III:
Lebhaft Dubois:
Sinfonia da Camera I:
Entrée II:
Gigue en rondeau III:
Variations Ibert:
Trois
Pièces Brèves (first mvmt)
Bach/arr. Atkins: Fugue
Rossini:
Quartet
no.1 in F (first mvmt) Wailly:
Aubade
Barthe:
Passacaille Arnold: Divertimento
(first mvmt)
Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight
of the Bumble-Bee Sowerby:
Pop Goes the Weasel (to return to this page after
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CD354: WEISS
FAMILY WOODWINDS, Then and Now. Dawn
Weiss, Flute; David Weiss, Oboe; Abraham Weiss, Bassoon. with Zita Carno,
Piano. UPC
009414735423. . ORDER NOW
Vivaldi, Sonata in G Minor (flute, oboe, bassoon,
harpsichord); Messiaen, Le Merle Noir (flute, piano); Bourdeau, Premier Solo
(bassoon, piano); Hindemith, Sonata (oboe, piano); Tomas Svoboda, Trio (flute,
oboe, bassoon); Worthey, Sandcastles (flute, oboe, bassoon).
Dawn Weiss was principal flute
25 years Oregon Symphony; David Weiss was principal oboe 30 years Los Angeles
Philharmonic; Abraham Weiss is principal bassoon Rochester Philharmonic (40
years). The Svoboda and Worthey
pieces were recorded live at their world premieres on April 3, 2010 at the
Unigersity of Southern California. The other pieces were originally on Crystal
Records LP S354, released in 1978, and digitally remastered for this CD in 2010
CD354 Sound samples
(mp3 files) Click on
the link to hear up to 35 seconds of the movement shown.
Vivaldi: Sonata in G Minor Allegro
ma cantabile Largo Allegro
molto Messiaen: La
Merle Noir Bourdeau: Premier
Solo Hindemith: Sonata Munter Sehr
Langsam; Lebhaft Svoboda: Trio Andante Vivace Lento Vivace Andante
maestoso Worthey: Sandcastles (to
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CD356: TOUR
DE FRANCE. Webster Trio - Leone Buyse, Flute; Michael
Webster, Clarinet; Katherine Collier, Piano.
Gabriel Faure, Dolly Suite (flute, clarinet, and piano; trans. Webster); Faure,
Morceau de concours (flute and piano; arr. Hulme-Brieff); Saint-Saëns,
Tarantella, op. 6, (flute, clarinet, and piano); Debussy, Petite Piece &
Premiere Rhapsodie (clarinet and piano); Syrinx (solo flute); Prelude à l'apres-midi
d'un faune, (flute, clarinet and piano; trans Webster); Georges Bizet, Jeux
d'enfants, (flute/piccolo, clarinet, and piano; trans Webster. UPC 00941473562-1 ORDER
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Sound
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one minute of the movement shown.
Faure Dolly Ste.: Mvt
1 (Berceuse) Mvt
2 (Mi-a-ou) Mvt
3 (Le jardin) Mvt
4 (Kitty Valse) Mvt
5 (Tendresse) Mvt
6(Spanish Dance) Faure: Morceau
de concours Saint- Saëns: Tarantella Debussy: Petit
Piece Premiere
Rhapsodie Syrinx Prelude
à l’apres-midi d’un faune
Bizet: Jeux d’enfants The
Swing The
Top The
Doll Merry-Go
-Round Shuttlecock Trumpet
and Drum Soap
Bubbles Puss
in the Corner Blindman's
Bluff Leapfrog Little
Husband, Little Wife The
Ball
CD357:
WORLD WIDE WEBSTER. The Webster Trio (Leone
Buyse, Flute; Michael Webster, Clarinet; Robert Moeling, Piano). Antonin Dvorak, Slavonic
Dances; Claude
Debussy, Petite Suite; Johannes Brahms, Hungarian Dances; Louis Moreau
Gottschalk, Four Pieces (La Jota Aragonesa, Souvenir de la Havane, Souvenir de
Cuba, Grande Tarantelle).
UPC 0941473572-0 ORDER
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Leone Buyse is former principal flutist with the Boston Symphony. Michael Webster is former principal clarinetist with the Rochester Philharmonic and the San Francisco Symphony. Robert Moeling is an international soloist and chamber musician. They are now based at the Shepherd School of Music in Houston, Texas. The works are superb, exciting transcriptions by Michael Webster from four-hand piano literature. "World Wide Webster is a fine new offering...These three musicians play as one, and their sense of ensemble and creative interpretations define the essence of chamber music." Flute Talk
Sound samples (uses RealPlayer) Click on the link to hear up to one minute of the movement
shown.
Antonin Dvorak: Slavonic Dances
Presto
(op.46,no.8) Moderato (op.72,no.14)
Poco
adagio (op.72,no.13) Allegretto
grazioso (op.72,no.12) Poco
allegro
(op.46,no.6) Claude
Debussy: Petite Suite En
bateau Cortege Menuet Ballet Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances
No.
6
(Vivace) No.16 (Con moto)
No.14 (Un poco andante) No.13 (Andanta
grazioso) No.5
(Allegro) No.7
(Allegretto) No.21 (Vivace) Louis Moreau Gottschalk: La
Jota Aragonesa
Souvenir
de la Havane
Souvenir
de Cuba
Grande
Tarantelle
CD358: PAS
DE TROIS.
Kenneth Tse, Saxophone, Benjamin Coelho, Bassoon, Alan Huckleberry, Piano. Bernard Van Beurden: Pas de
trois; Jindrich Feld: Trio Giocoso; David Froom: Arirang Variations; Perry
Goldstein: Noir; Don Freund: Louder than Words
UPC 00941473582-9 ORDER
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Saxophone, Bassoon, and Piano is an
unusual combination that creates an exciting and vibrant sound. The works on this CD represent some of
the finest writing for this combination, and the performers are three of the
best practioners of their art.
They are on the faculty at the University of Iowa and perform
internationally.
Sound
samples
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on the link to hear up to one minute of the movement shown.
Van Beurden: Pas de trois: Ouverture Pastorale Tarantella Feld: Trio Giocoso: Allegro Andante Allegro
vivo Froom:
Arirang
Variations Goldstein:
Noir Freund: Louder than Words: Part I Part II
CD601: NIELSEN, HINDEMITH, SCHULHOFF The Westwood Wind
Quintet.
Carl Nielsen, Quintet,
op. 43; Paul
Hindemith, Kleine Kammermusik für fünf Bläser, op.24, no. 2; Erwin Schulhoff,
Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, & Bassoon.
UPC 00941476012-8 ORDER
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One of
America’s premiere woodwind quintets, the WWQ was established in 1966 and has
since performed over 2000 concerts.
High Fidelity Magazine, speaking of this recording of Nielsen and Hindemith
Quintets, wrote "Extraordinarytone quality. The Westwood performers
manifest a technical finesse and a richness of tone that one would normally
expect only from a solo concerto artist. I cannot imagine a better performance
than the one given here by the Westwood Wind Quintet."
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Nielsen: Quintet Mvt
1 (Allegro Ben Moderato)
Mvt
2(Menuet) Mvt
3 (Praeludium & Theme and Variations) Hindemith: Kleine Kammermusik Mvt
1 (Lustig, Massig schnelle Viertel) Mvt
2 (Walzer, Durchweg sehr leise) Mvt
3 (Ruhig und einfach.
Achtel) Mvt
4 (Schnelle Viertel)
Mvt
5 (Sehr lebhaft)
Schulhoff: Divertissement Mvt
1 (Ouverture) Mvt
2 (Burlesca) Mvt
3 (Romanzero) Mvt
4 (Charleston) Mvt
5 (Tema con Variazioni e fugato) Mvt
6 (Florida) Mvt
7 (Rondino-Finale)
CD647: VIOLA
AND THE WINDS. .James Dunham, Viola; Westwood Wind
Quintet; Jack Sanders, Guitar. Gustav Holst, Terzetto for Flute,
Oboe, & Viola; Jerzy Sapieyevski, Concerto for Viola and Winds; Anthony
Plog, Four Miniatures for Viola and Wind Quintet; Karl Kohn, Colla Voce for
Viola and Guitar.
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James Dunham
was violist with the Grammy Award winning Cleveland Quartet. He presently
teaches at the Shepherd School of Music in Houston, Texas. The Westwood Wind
Quintet, founded in 1959, has performed thousands of concerts and has been
described as "probably the best group of this kind anywhere." (New Orleans Courier)
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Sapieyevski: Concerto
Holst Terzetto: Mvt
1(Allegretto) Mvt
2(Un poco vivace) Plog Miniatures: Mvt
1(Pastoral) Mvt
2(Toccata) Mvt
3(Chorale) Mvt
4(Allegro) Kohn: Colla
Voce
CD750: WESTWOOD WIND QUINTET.
Samuel Barber: Summer
Music; Gyorgi
Ligeti: Six
Bagatelles;
William Mathias:
Quintet; Mark
Carlson: Nightwings
(tape & woodwind quintet).
“Magnificent American group.
Superlative playing...a recording which, equally good in tone-quality, balance
and clarity, can also be described as superlative." Gramophone Magazine (London) UPC 00941477502-3 ORDER
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Ligeti Bagatelles: Allegro Rubato Allegro Presto Adagio Molto
Vivace Barber: Summer
Music Mathias: Quintet
Mvt
1(Intro and March) Mvt
2(Waltz) Mvt
3(Scherzo) Mvt
4(Elegy) Mvt
5(Recitative and Dance) Carlson: Nightwings
CD751:
WESTWOOD WIND QUINTET. Ingolf Dahl, Allegro and Arioso; Karel
Husa, Serenade for Piano and Wind Quintet; Jerzy Sapieyevski, Arioso for
Trumpet and Wind Quintet; Louis Moyse, Quintet.
With Lisa Bergman, piano; Richard Pressley, trumpet. "..an accumulation of instrumental polish
& important repertory over a long period has resulted in a treasurable
sense of ensemble and musical solidity."
Los Angeles Times
"As usual, the Westwood Wind Quintet plays with spirit, finesse, polish,
and magnificent articulation. Very fine recording." Fanfare.
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Dahl: Allegro
and Arioso Husa Serenade: Mvt
1(La Montagne) Mvt
2(La Nuit) Mvt
3(La Danse) Sapieyevski: Arioso Moyse: Quintet Mvt
1(Allegro) Mvt
2(Poco Lento) Mvt
3(Presto) Mvt
4(Allegro molto vivo)
CD752: WESTWOOD
WIND QUINTET.
Bergsma, Concerto for Wind Quintet; Rochberg, To the Dark Wood; Carter,
Woodwind Quintet 1948; Biggs, Scherzo; Plog, Animal Ditties; Schuller, Suite;
Schuman, Dances for Woodwind Quintet and Percussion with Matthew Kocmieroski,
percussion.
"A feast of ...virtuoso music for winds. Performances are excellent." In-Tune Magazine. "A
superb performing group; first-rate in every way." Washington D.C. Sunday Star UPC 00941477522-1 ORDER
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Bergsma Concerto: Mvt
1(Allegro) Mvt
2(Andante) Mvt
3(Allegro assai) Rochberg: To
the Dark Wood Carter Quintet: Mvt
1(Allegretto) Mvt
2 Biggs: Scherzo Plog: Animal Ditties Mvt
1(Osterich) Mvt
2(Guppies) Mvt
3(Canary) Mvt
4(Kangaroo) Mvt
5(Fly) Schuller: Suite Prelude Blues Toccata
Schuman: Dances
CD753:
WIND CHAMBER MUSIC OF THEODOR BLUMER:
Quintett, Op. 52; Sextett (Originalthema mit Veränderungen), Op. 45;
Tanz-Suite, Op. 53.
Moran Woodwind Quintet.
"I found this disc quite refreshing and enlightening. [Blumer's] lush,
late romantic style reminds me of Richard Strauss." American Record Guide. UPC 00941477532-0 ORDER
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Quintett Op. 52: Mvt
1(Sehr frisch) Mvt
2(Romanze) Mvt
3(Leicht fliebend) Mvt
4(Finale) Sextett: Mvt
1(Thema) Mvt
2(Improvisation) Mvt
3(Capriccio) Mvt
4(Pastorale) Mvt
5(Slavischer Tanz) Mvt
6(Romance) Mvt
7(Humoreske) Mvt
8(Finale) Tanz Suite: Mvt
1(Rigaudon) Mvt
2(Sarabande) Mvt
3(Menuett) Mvt
4(Ungarischer Tanz) Mvt
5(Valse Boston) Mvt
6(One Step)
CD754:
POSTCARDS FROM THE CENTER.Moran
Woodwind Quintet. Katherine Ann Murdock, Postcards from the Center;
Bernhard Heiden, Woodwind Quintet; Peter Lieuwen, Savannah; Jennifer Higdon,
Autumn Music. The Moran Quintet is in residence at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln. UPC 00941477542-9 ORDER
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Lieuwen: Savannah Murdock Postcards: Mvt
1(Prairie Sentinal) Mvt
2(Interstate 70) Mvt
3(Kansas Winter) Mvt
4(Punching Cattle) Mvt
5(Fireworks) Higdon: Autumn
Music Heiden: Quintet Mvt
1(Variations) Mvt
2(Capriccio) Mvt
3(Intermezzo) Mvt
4(Finale)
CD755: WOODWIND
MUSIC BY THEODOR BLUMER.
Performed by the Moran Woodwind Quintet. Theodor
Blumer's Schweizer Quintett; Kinderspielzeug, op. 64; and Sextett, op. 92, with
pianist Paul Barnes. Theodor Blumer (1881-1964)
writes in a Romantic style. He is a German composer who lived most of his life
in Dresden, Leipzig, and Berlin. The music is extremely attractive and recently
has drawn much interest to American audiences. UPC
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The Moran Woodwind Quintet is
in-residence at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music. This is the
group's third CD on the Crystal label. "Once again the
Moran woodwind Quintet...splendidly brings these substantial works into our
ears, with brilliance, effervescence and sophistication.", The Clarinet, June 2005. "The
Moran Woodwind Quintet...play Blumer's music with superb attention to phrasing
and ensemble finesse. The performances
overflow with purposeful expressivity.",
Gramophone.
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Schweizer Quintett: Mvt
1 (Prelude) Mvt
2 (Gavotte) Mvt
3 (Arietta) Mvt
4 (Introduktion) Mvt
5 (Thema) Variation
1 Variation
2 Variation
3 Variation
4 Variation
5 Variation
6 Variation
7 Kinderspielzeug: Mvt
1 (Ball) Mvt
2 (Teddybar) Mvt
3 (Puppe) Mvt
4 (Aufmarsch der Puppen) Mvt
5 (Alte Spieluhr) Mvt
6 (Schlitten) Sextett: Mvt
1 (Allegro ma no troppo) Mvt
2 (Scherzo: Presto) Mvt
3 (Andante sostenuto) Mvt
4 (Rondo, Molto vivace)
CD756:
CAMERATA WOODWIND QUINTET.
Jacques Hetú: Quintette, opus 13; Anthony
Iannaccone: Woodwind Quintet No. 2, Scenes after Hart Crane; John Steinmetz:
Quintet. UPC 00941477562-7 ORDER
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Stellar new works for woodwind quintet, which may come to be regarded as
masterworks for the genre, performed by the Camerata Woodwind Quintet,
ensemble-in-residence at Western Illinois University since 1966. The group regularly tours
the U.S. and Europe, presenting commissioned works as well as traditional
repertoire.
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H_(c)tu: Quintette, opus 13 Mvmt
1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Mvmt
4 Iannaccone: Woodwind Quintet No. 2 The
Bridge The
Harbor Dawn Atlantis Steinmetz: Quintet Prelude Mvmt
1 Mvmt
3 Mvmt
4 Mvmt
5 Mvmt
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CD757: THEODOR BLUMER Woodwind Music, Vol. 3. John Bailey, Flute, Mark Clinton, Piano, Moran Woodwind
Quintet. Serenade
and Theme and Variations, op. 34 for Woodwind Quintet. Ten Waltzes (Hausmusik), op. 56 for
Flute and Piano. From the Animal
Kingdom, op. 57a for Flute and Piano.
From the Plant World, op. 57b for Flute and Piano. UPC 00941477572-6 ORDER
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Theodor
Blumer (1881-1964) was director and principal conductor of the Dresden Radio
Orchestra and the Middle German Radio Orchestra in Leipzig. “Blumer’s lush, late-romantic style
reminds me of Richard Strauss. [His music] is refreshing and enlightening.” American Radio Guide
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Serenade Theme
and Variations Waltz
1 Waltz
2 Waltz
3 Waltz
4 Waltz
5 Waltz
6 Waltz
7 Waltz
8 Waltz
9 Waltz
10 From the Animal World: Mvt
1 Mvt
2 Mvt
3 Mvt
4 Mvt
5 Mvt
6 From the Plant World: Mvt
1 Mvt
2 Mvt
3 Mvt
4 Mvt
5 Mvt
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CD759: RAINBOW SUNDAE. Westwood Wind Quintet. Trios, Quartets, and Quintet. UPC 009414775924. ORDER NOW
Nikolai
Tschemberdschi, Concertino for Flute,
Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon. Joao Guilherme Ripper, Wind Trio for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon. Arthur
Berger, Quartet forFlute, Oboe,
Clarinet, and Bassoon. Walter Piston,
Three Pieces for Flute, Clarinet, and Bassoon. Walter Hartley, Woodwind Quartet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and
Bassoon. Martin Scot Kosins,
Rainbow Sundae for Woodwind Quintet.
This CD features
some of the most interesting and appealing music for woodwinds from the 20th
century. Incorporating different styles, the six works are marvels of woodwind
writing. The Tschemberdschi piece is little known but is a wonderful example of
Russian composition from the mid-20th century. There is nothing else quite like
it for woodwinds. South American beauty and rhythms permeate Ripper’s
delightful Trio, and Berger’s Quartet was called “one of the most satisfacotry pieces for
winds in the whole modern repertory” by Virgil Thomson. Walter Piston’s Three
Pieces is a wonderful trio that
deserves more hearings. Walter Hartley is well-known for his marvelous writing
for winds. Martin Scot Kosins’ Rainbow Sundae is a very listenable work in the style of his other
pieces, some of which have become favorites on Crystal.
The
Westwood Wind Quintet, now in its 54th year, is possibly the most-esteemed wind
quintet in the world. Having just released the well-received 12-CD set of the
complete 24 Quintets by Anton Reicha, the group has garnered rave reviews from
critics and the public for its more than 27 albums, starting with the
ground-breaking recording of the Schönberg Wind Quintet on Columbia Records
(now Sony), through the Nielsen, Hindemith, Barber, Dahl, etc., Quintets, and
now this Rainbow Sundae.
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Tschemberdschi Concertino: Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Mvmt
IV Ripper
Wind Trio: Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Berger
Quartet in C Major: Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Piston
Three Pieces: Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Hartley
Woodwind Quartet: Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Mvmt
IV Mvmt
V Kosins
Rainbow Sundaes: Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Mvmt
IV Mvmt
V
Cassettes:
C250: WESTWOOD WIND QUINTET.
August Klughardt:
Quintet; Luciano
Berio: Opus No. Zoo; William Mathias: Quintet. "Highly
recommended",
San Francisco Examiner.
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C253:
SONI VENTORUM
WIND QUINTET.
Woodwind Quintets by Paul Taffanel, Jean Martinon, Claude Arrieu. 009414725349 Cassette ORDER
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C354:
WEISS FAMILY WOODWINDS. David Weiss, oboe; Dawn Weiss, flute; Abraham
Weiss, bassoon.
Vivaldi: Trio Sonata;
Messiaen: Le Merle Noir;
Bourdeau: Premier Solo;
Hindemith: Oboe Sonata.
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C646:
MOZART SERENADE K361 for 12 Winds & Contrabass.
Toronto Chamber Winds, Winston Webber conducting.
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C647:
JAMES DUNHAM,
VIOLA,
&
WESTWOOD WIND QUINTET. Gustav Holst:
Terzetto for Flute, Oboe, & Viola;
Jerzy Sap-ieyevski:
Concerto for Viola & Winds;
Anthony Plog: Four
Miniatures for Viola & Wind Quintet. 009414764744 Cassette ORDER
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C649:
BURIED TREASURES ENSEMBLE: Adrienne Tworek-Gryta, soprano; Ronald Richards,
oboe/English horn;
Darlene Jussila, bassoon;
Carlo Pinto, piano.
music by Fortunati, Brod, Lalliet, Pinto.
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C750:
WESTWOOD WIND QUINTET.
SAMUEL BARBER: Summer Music;
GYORGI LIGETI: Six Bagatelles;
MARK CARLSON: Nightwings for Tape & Woodwind Quintet.
009414775047 Cassette ORDER
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