All of the
24 Reicha Woodwind Quintets are now available! CD261, CD262, CD263,
CD264, CD265, CD266, CD267, CD268, CD269, CD270, CD271, & CD272:
We feel so strongly that everyone should hear this fantastic
music, that we are offering, for a limited time, the entire 12-CD box set of
all 24 Reicha Quintets, for just $128 (over 13 hours of glorious
music), and U.S. shipping is FREE! Individual CDs are $19.95 each, if you prefer to
try just one for starters.
"Each [Reicha Woodwind 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, not only in complexity but
also in length – 40 minutes is not unusual." Ritter, Audiophile
Audition.
Now available: all 24 Quintets in 12 CDs
released in Crystal Records' series of Reicha's monumental 24
woodwind quintets, which are beautiful works, symphonic in scope. Most are
35-40 minutes long, and all hold the listener's attention with their gorgeous
slow movements and thrilling allegros and scherzos. The Westwood Wind Quintet
has now recorded all 24 of the 24 quintets, and they are all now available.
Anton Reicha (1770-1836),
one of the most respected composers of the period, was a friend of Beethoven
& Haydn. He was Professor of counterpoint at the Paris Conservatory and
teacher of Berlioz, Franck, Gounod, & Liszt. These 24 quintets are his
masterworks.
The Westwood Wind Quintet captures
the glory of these wonderful pieces. This recording project is now complete and all 24 quintets are now available.; Vol. 1 (the
last of the series) was released in March of 2012. We hope
the series will increase the recognition of this giant of the 19th century.
His music has great depth of feeling and strong emotions. These are
profound and beautiful works.
Of
the Westwood Wind Quintet, which has performed actively for 50 years, famed
conductor Robert Shaw wrote "...one listens to this ensemble as one
listens to the finest of string quartets. It is a complete and completely
satisfying experience." Gramophone Magazine called
the Westwood Wind Quintet "...a magnificent American group.
Superlative playing."
EXTRA SPECIAL for a
limited time: 12-CD SET OF ALL 24 REICHA WOODWIND QUINTETS, OVER 13 HOURS OF
GORGEOUS MUSIC, in an attractive box set, ONLY $128. (U.S. shipping is FREE, or
$14 Canadian shipping, or $20 other countries) Reicha Box Set CD260 BUY NOW
Individual CDs are $19.95 each. See below for information on each
of the 12 CDs and to order individual ones. U.S. shipping is FREE for any size
order. Canadian shipping is US$14 for any size order. Other countries shipping
is US$20 for any size order.
CD261: ANTON REICHA Woodwind
Quintets, Vol. 1, Opus 88, Nos. 1 & 2. Westwood Wind Quintet UPC 009414726124 BUY NOW
This,
volume one, was 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).
The Westwood Wind Quintet has garnered exceptional praise for the
series of Reicha Quintets. About a previous volume in the Westwood
Wind Quintet 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."
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, Opus 88, Nos. 3 & 4. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet UPC 009414726223 BUY NOW
This is the tenth CD recorded in the 12-CD series of the 24
Woodwind Quintets of Anton Reicha. These quintets continue to garner the
highest praise from musicians and critics. 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)
The Westwood Wind Quintet, established in 1959,
is "one of the finest wind quintets in the world." (International Double
Reed Society Journal). "one listens to the Westwood Wind Quintet as one
listens to the finest of string quartets. It is a complete and completely
satisfying musical experience."> (Robert Shaw,
formerly conductor, Atlanta Symphony)
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
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CD263: ANTON REICHA Woodwind
Quintets, Vol. 3, Opus 88, Nos. 5 & 6. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC
009414726322. BUY NOW
This was the 9th CD released in the 12-CD series
of the 24 complete woodwind quintets by Anton Reicha.
"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
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 this
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CD264: ANTON REICHA Woodwind Quintets, Vol. 4, Opus 91,
Nos. 1 & 2. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414726421 BUY NOW
This was the fifth release in Crystal Records' series of
Anton Reicha's 24 woodwind quintets. "Reicha...infused
content of superb musical worth. 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, not only in complexity but in
length – 40 minutes is not unusual. If you are collecting this series, you can
certainly continue with confidence, and all others would do well to dip their
hands into Reicha's clean waters." Steven Ritter,
Audiophile Audition
Sound
samples mp3 files) Click on the link to hear up to one minute of the
movement shown
Quintet in C Major, opus 91, no.
1: Mvt.1 Allegro moderato/Andante/Tempo primo Mvt.2 Andante Mvt.3
Menuetto Mvt.4 Finale Quintet in A
Minor, opus 91, no. 2: Mvt.1 Adagio/Allegro assai Mvt.2 Andante Mvt.3 Menuetto Mvt.4 Finale
CD265: ANTON REICHA Woodwind
Quintets, Vol. 5, Opus 91, Nos. 3 & 4. Performed by
the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414726520 BUY NOW
"Westwood's members succeed in capturing
the unique qualities of Reicha's quintets and do so in a manner that
indicates their admiration and respect for the repertoire. The players seek,
find, and reveal the numerous qualities that have kept this repertoire alive
for almost two centuries." Carter, Fanfare Magazine
CD265 Sound
samples (mp3 files) Click on the link to hear up to 35 seconds of the
movement shown.
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Quintet in D Major, opus 91,
no. 3: Mvt.1
Lento; Allegro Assai Mvt.2
Adagio Mvt.3
Menuetto. Allegro vivo Mvt.4
Finale. Allegretto Quintet in
G Minor, opus 91, no. 4: Mvt.1
Andante; Allegro Assai Mvt.2
Adagio cantabile Mvt.3
Menuetto. Allegro Mvt.4
Finale
CD266: ANTON REICHA
Woodwind Quintets,Vol. 6, Opus 91, Nos. 5 & 6. Performed by
the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414726629 BUY NOW
"The performances radiate affection for the
music and technical virtuosity. This delightful disc rates a high
recommendation." Story, Fanfare Magazine
CD266 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 Major, opus 91,
no. 5: Mvt.1
Allegro Mvt.2
Poco Adagio Mvt.3
Menuetto. Allegro Mvt.4 Finale. Allegro Vivace Quintet in C Minor, opus 91, no. 6: Mvt.1
Marcia. Poco Adagio; Allegro Vivace
Mvt.2
Larghetto Mvt.3
Menuetto. Vivace Mvt.4
Finale
CD267: ANTON REICHA Woodwind
Quintets, Vol. 7, Opus 99, Nos. 1 & 2. Performed by
the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414726728 BUY NOW
This was the third release in Crystal's exciting project of
recording the complete 24 Reicha Woodwind Quintets. "...both the ear and
intellect are gratified by these quintets. The performances are worthy of the
Westwood Wind Quintet's reputation." Raymond Tuttle,
International Record Review
CD267 Sound samples (mp3
files) Click on the link to hear up to 35 seconds of the
movement shown.
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Quintet in C Major, opus 99, no. 1: Mvt.1 Lento; Allegro Mvt.2 Andante Mvt.3
Menuetto. Allegro scherzo Mvt.4
Finale Quintet in F
Minor, opus 91, no. 2:Mvt.1
Larghetto; Allegro Mvt.2 Andante Mvt.3 Menuetto Mvt.4
Finale
CD268: ANTON REICHA Woodwind
Quintets, Vol. 8, Op. 99, Nos. 3 & 4. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet
UPC
009414726827 BUY NOW
This was the 7th release in the 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 they are all now available on Crystal Records. 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.
CD268 Sound samples (mp3
files) Click on the link to hear up to 35 seconds of the
movement shown.
(to return to this page after listening to samples,
please use your browser back button)
Quintet in A Major, opus 99, no. 3: Mvt.1 Lento; Allegro Mvt.2 Andante Mvt.3
Menuetto. Allegro Mvt.4
Finale. Andante; Allegro poco vivace
Quintet
in D Major, opus 91, no. 4:Mvt.1
Andante; Allegro spirituoso Mvt.2
Poco lento Mvt.3
Menuetto. Scherzo Mvt.4
Finale. Allegro assai
CD269: ANTON REICHA Woodwind
Quintets, Vol. 9, Opus 99, Nos. 5 & 6. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. ) UPC 009414726926 BUY NOW
This was the fourth release
of Reicha quintets. "Crystal Record's devotion
to Reicha's woodwind quintets is estimable. [These works]
are big, sonorous and large-scale ones published in 1822 and fully deserving of
reclamation in such expert hands as these.
The opening of Op.99 No.5 floats
in with the most beautiful and well balanced Andante – a Siciliano of dappled
loveliness. The ensuing tumbling, flowing and exciting extroversion is the
perfect riposte: an Allegro of ravenous yet decorous masculinity. It shows how
finely perched these works are between introspection and well-wrought,
technically accomplished self-projection. They're also formally always of the
highest interest, playing tricks with harmony, structure, form and keys so
subtly that you would barely notice.
Reicha was a master of the
form and wrote voraciously for woodwind quintet. This series is shaping up to
be a major contribution on record...big, symphonic quintets, cleanly
delineated, finely played and bursting with classical ideas and
expertise." MusicWeb International (Jonathan Woolf)
CD269 Sound samples (mp3 files) Click
on the link to hear up to 35 seconds of the movement shown.
(to
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button)
Quintet in B Minor, opus 99, no. 5: Mvt.1 Andante; Allegro Mvt.2 Andante Mvt.3
Menuetto. Allegro Mvt.4
Finale. Lento; Allegro spirituoso
Quintet
in G Major, opus 99, no. 6: Mvt.1
Andante; Allegro poco vivo Mvt.2
Air en fantaisie. Andante Mvt.3
Menuetto. Allegro Mvt.4
Finale. Allegro vivo
CD270: ANTON REICHA
Woodwind Quintets,Vol. 10, Opus 100, Nos. 1 &
2. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet.
This was the eighth release in Crystal Records' series of
Anton Reicha's 24 woodwind quintets. (Released November
2009.) UPC 009414727022 BUY NOW
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 (to
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CD271: ANTON REICHA Woodwind Quintets,Vol.
11, Opus 100, Nos. 3 & 4. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414727121 BUY NOW
This was the sixth release in Crystal Records' series of
Anton Reicha's 24 woodwind quintets. (Released Sept. 2008.)
The Westwood Wind Quintet has now recorded all
24 of the 24 quintets, and they are available on 12 CDs individually or in a
box set.
"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." The Flutist Quarterly
(Pettway)
CD269 Sound samples (mp3
files) Click on the link to hear up to 35 seconds of the
movement shown.
(to return to this page after listening to samples,
please use your browser back button)
Quintet in B Minor, opus 99, no. 5: Mvt.1 Andante; Allegro Mvt.2 Andante Mvt.3
Menuetto. Allegro Mvt.4
Finale. Lento; Allegro spirituoso
Quintet
in G Major, opus 99, no. 6: Mvt.1
Andante; Allegro poco vivo Mvt.2
Air en fantaisie. Andante Mvt.3
Menuetto. Allegro Mvt.4
Finale. Allegro vivo
CD272: ANTON REICHA Woodwind Quintets, Vol. 12,
Opus 100, Nos. 5 & 6. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. ”> UPC 009414727220 BUY NOW
This was the 11th release in the 12 volume set of Reicha Woodwind Quintets
(released October 2011). This volume has the last two
of Reicha's monumental 24 woodwind quintets. 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.
“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." International Record
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)
The Horn
Call (Eldon Matlock, reviewer) said ‘The soloists of the Westwood
Quintet are magnificent performers, and it is a joy to hear such a
long-standing ensemble present these marvelous works
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
BONUS: To have a little joy to help alleviate CoronaVirus anxiety,
hear the entire mvt. 3 of Quintet 100 No. 5.
Reicha
Quintet, op. 100, no. 5 in A minor, mvt. 3 Minuetto, and the entire mvt. 1 Reicha Quintet in A Minor Opus
100, no.5, Mvt. I
MORE REVIEWS ABOUT THIS SPECTACULAR SET OF REICHA
QUINTETS BY THE WESTWOOD WIND QUINTET:
"These are glorious quintets...a 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. [It is] something to be cherished." International Record
Review.
"The [Westwood Wind Quintet] players
seek, find, and reveal the numerous qualities that have kept this repertoire
alive for almost two centuries." Fanfare Magazine.
"wonderful sense of
ensemble. It is seldom that one comes across a recording that with careful
listening displays absolutely 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. The intonation is about as good as it gets when it comes to
any chamber music."Flutist Quarterly
"Reicha's wind quintets...probably
always will be regarded as the summit and foundation of the literature. The
Westwood Wind Quintet is known far and wide to lovers of this kind of
music." Ritter, American Record Guide
Fanfare reviewers have said of this series "only top-notch
playing that can only be envied by lesser ensembles. The players seek, find,
and reveal the numerous qualities that have kept this repertoire alive for
almost two centuries...recording is invigorating, fresh, and
imaginative...performances radiate affection for the music and technical
virtuosity. Exceptional recordings. Splendid works, splendidly played." Fanfare Magazine
"This recording
displays once again that the Westwood Wind Quintet is one of the finest wind
quintets in the world." International Double Reed Society Journal
"These [are]
glorious quintets...technical wizardry informs [Reicha's] structures with a
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
"[The Westwood Wind Quintet]
was described by the late Robert Shaw as 'a complete and completely satisfying
musical experience.' From the evidence of my ears, they [are] ideal for
recording what is planned as a complete cycle of Reicha's 24 wind
quintets." Classik Reviews, Atlanta Audio Society
Richard Lesser, the
esteemed pricipal clarinetist of the Israel Philharmonic for over 30
years, wrote the following to oboist Peter Christ after hearing these Westwood
Wind Quintet recordings of the Reicha Quintets: "Last night I read
the program notes, and that really set me up for this morning's enjoyment. The
perfection of the ensemble playing – the beginnings, balance and intonation, is
absolutely uncanny. The group is so well-honed that it is a supreme pleasure to
settle in, sit back and listen to all that beauty. The solo passages are
dispatched with such aplomb that one couldn't want anything better. Congratulations to all of
you. I am especially moved by your sweet expressive oboe sound."
About the most
recent release he wrote "You have all maintained your excellence
in this latest release. There are so many treacherous places for intonation,
and it all sounds as clean as a whistle. Ensemble is impeccable, individual
virtuosity is consistently impressive – flawless, and tossed off with aplomb.
It's a great achievement."
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words and go to our shopping bag. If you wish, you may instead order via e-mail, info@crystalrecords.com, or place your order by
phone at 360-834-7022. Price of all CDs is
$19.95. (the Reicha set is $128 for 12 CDs) U.S. shipping is FREE.
Canada shipping is US$14 Other countries, shipping is US20 per order,
regardless of the size of the order. Our 4 for 3 offer is now available on-line. When you
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number of the one you want. In that way, you will receive the 4 CDs and only
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below cost and is sold as a set, we cannot give a further discount of 4 for 3
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