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The Westwood Wind Quintet was founded in
1959 and has performed and recorded actively for 58 years, during which time it
gave over 2000 concerts and recorded more than 23 albums. 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." Upon
hearing the Quintet in a concert, Robert Shaw, former music director of the
Atlanta Symphony, wrote “one listens to this ensemble as one listens to the
finest of string quartets. It is a complete and
completely satisfying musical experience.”
This photo of the group was taken in
August 2017 and shows the personnel that is on the last 3 CDs. (standing) John
Barcellona, flute; John Cox, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon; (sitting) Peter
Christ, oboe; William Helmers, clarinet. CD759, CD790, and CD791.
High
Fidelity Magazine wrote: “extraordinary tone quality. The Westwood
performers manifest a technical finesse and a richness of tone that one would
normally expect only from a solo concert artist.”
Fanfare
Magazine wrote: “top-notch playing that can only be envied
by lesser ensembles. Exceptional recordings.”
International
Record Review wrote: “The Westwood Wind Quintet has a standard of
ensemble playing that is nothing short of breathtaking. The fundamental
ensemble qualities are something to be cherished, and (for some of us) to
attempt to emulate.”>
American
Record Guide wrote: “The Westwood Wind Quintet [has been] for
over 40 years one of the finest ensembles of its kind and the playing here
certainly demonstrates that.”>
Gramophone
Magazine wrote: “magnificent American group. Superlative
playing.”
“The quintet has
done invaluable service to the field by recording a vast number of works for
their complement, even as they've stretched the bounds of the genre" Gramophone,
Nov. 2017 (Donald Rosenberg)
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we cannot give a further discount of 4 for 3 for the CDs in that set. Thank you
for your understanding.
The
International Double Reed Society Journal, Ron Klimko, Editor, wrote: “The
Westwood Wind Quintet is one of the finest wind quintets in the world. I 
always enjoy hearing the Westwood Wind
Quintet. Their performances, as well as their fine recording technique, never
disappoints. With all those years of experience playing together, their
ensemble is wonderfully precise, clear and always exciting. The latter
characteristic of excitement is what I hear most in their performances again
and again. Sure, the polish is there, but never at the expense of excitement
and an exuberance. When they play, the music truly comes
alive!”
The
Flutist Quarterly (Keith Pettway) wrote: “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 [Reicha vol. 11]. 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.”
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
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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.
Klughardt and Berio: John Barcellona, Flute; Peter Christ, Oboe; David Atkins,
Clarinet; Kenneth Meyer, Bassoon; Calvin Smith, Horn.
Other works: Gretel Shanley, Flute; Peter
Christ, Oboe; David Atkins, Clarinet; Robert Henderson, Horn; Kay Brightman,
Bassoon.
Sound samples (uses RealPlayer)Click on the link to hear approximately
one minute of the 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
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CD261: ANTON REICHA Woodwind Quintets, Vol.
1, Opus 88, Nos. 1 & 2. Westwood Wind
Quintet UPC 009414726124 
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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).
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.”
Westwood
Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; Eugene Zoro,
clarinet; Calvin Smith, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
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 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, now in its 52nd season, 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
Westwood
Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; William Helmers,
clarinet; Calvin Smith, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
Sound samples (mp3 files)
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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
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CD263:
ANTON REICHA Woodwind Quintets, Vol. 3, Opus 88, Nos. 5 & 6. Performed by the
Westwood Wind Quintet. This was the 9th CD released in the 12-CD series of the
24 complete woodwind quintets by Anton Reicha. UPC 009414726322. BUY NOW
Ү..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.Ӽ/i> Audiophile Audition (Ritter)
Ҕhe players seek, find, and reveal the numerous qualities that
have kept Reichaճ Quintets alive for almost two centuries...performances radiate
affection for the music and technical virtuosity. Exceptional recordings.Ӽ/i> Fanfare.
҉the Westwood Wind Quintet is one of the finest wind quintets in
the world. Their ensemble is wonderfully precise, clear and always excitingɷhen they play, the music truly comes alive.Ӽ/i> International Double Reed Society Journal
(Klimko)
Ү..probably the best group of this kind
anywhere.Ӽ/i> New
Orleans Courier
Westwood
Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; Richard Spece,
clarinet; Charles Kavalovski, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
Sound samples (mp3 files)
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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
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CD264: ANTON REICHA Woodwind Quintets, Vol. 4,
Opus 91, Nos. 1 & 2. Performed
by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414726421 
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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
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; Eugene Zoro,
clarinet; Charles Kavalovski, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
Sound samples (uses RealPlayer) Click on the link to 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.
Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414726520 BUY
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"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
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; Eugene Zoro,
clarinet; Charles Kavalovski, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
“Both
the quality of composition and the playing of the recording are of a high
quality and I recommend it as a good example of Reicha’s quintets.” Australian Clarinet and Saxophone (Melissa
Carter)
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. Performed
by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414726629 BUY
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"The performances
radiate affection for the music and technical virtuosity. This delightful disc
rates a high recommendation."
Story, Fanfare Magazine
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; Eugene Zoro,
clarinet; Jack Herrick, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
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. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC
009414726728 
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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
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona,
flute; Peter Christ, oboe; Eugene Zoro, clarinet; Charles Kavalovski, horn;
Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
“The
Westwood Wind Quintet performs these works with real integrity and the approach
is serious but never dour. The ensemble sound is excellent, well balanced, warm
and round and with a clear understanding of the music of Reicha.” Australian
Clarinet and Saxophone (Brian Catchlove)
Sound samples
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movement shown.
Reicha Quintet in C Major, opus
99, no.1 Mvt. 1 Mvt. 2 Mvt. 3 Mvt. 4 Quintet in F Minor, opus 99,
no.2 Mvt. 1 Mvt. 2 Mvt. 3 Mvt. 4
CD268: ANTON REICHA Woodwind Quintets, Vol. 8,
Op. 99, Nos. 3 & 4. Performed by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC
009414726827 BUY
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This was the 7th release
(released July 2009) in the series of 12 CDs of the 24 woodwind quintets by
Anton Reicha. The Westwood Wind Quintet has completed the recordings of all 24
quintets. 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.
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; Richard
Spece, clarinet; Charles Kavalovski, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
Sound samples (uses RealPlayer) Click on the link to hear up to one minute of the
movement shown.
Reicha Quintet in A Major, opus 99, no. 3
Mvt. 1: Lento; Allegro Mvt. 2: Andante Mvt. 3: Menuetto. Allegro Mvt. 4: Finale. Allegro assai Quintet in
D Major, opus 99, 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
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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
Westwood Wind Quintet: John
Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; Dileep Gangolli, clarinet; Charles
Kavalovski, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
Sound samples (uses RealPlayer) Click on the link to hear up to one minute
of the movement shown.
Quintet 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: ANTON REICHA Woodwind Quintets,Vol. 10, Opus 100, Nos. 1
& 2. Performed by the
Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC 009414727022 BUY NOW
This was the eighth release in Crystal Records' series of Anton
Reicha's 24 woodwind quintets. (Released November 2009.)
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe;
Dileep Gangolli, clarinet; Charles Kavalovski, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
Sound samples (mp3 files)
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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 return 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.
҉”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)
Westwood Wind Quintet: John
Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; William Helmers, clarinet; Calvin Smith,
horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
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. Performed
by the Westwood Wind Quintet. UPC
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“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”
Intl Record Review. About a previous volume (CD271) 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.”
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.”
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; William
Helmers, clarinet; Calvin Smith, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon.
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 Vent. Harvey Pittel, Alto
Saxophone; Westwood Wind Quintet.
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 Pices Brves (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). UPC 009414735324 BUY
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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
Westwood Wind Quintet: Gretel
Shanley, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; David Atkins, clarinet; Calvin Smith, horn;
Kenneth Munday, bassoon.
Sound samples (mp3 files)
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Milhaud: Scaramouche I: Vif
II: Modr
III:
Brazileira Heiden: Intrada
Hindemith: Concert Piece for Two Saxophones I:
Lebhaft II:
Mssig langsam III:
Lebhaft Dubois: Sinfonia da Camera I: Entre
II:
Gigue en rondeau III:
Variations Ibert: Trois
Pices Brves (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
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CD601: NIELSEN, HINDEMITH, SCHULHOFF. The Westwood Wind Quintet. Carl Nielsen: Quintet, op. 43; Paul Hindemith: Kleine
Kammermusik fr fnf Blser, op.24, no. 2; Erwin Schulhoff: Divertissement for
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Westwood Wind Quintet: Gretel Shanley, Flute; Peter
Christ, Oboe; David Atkins, Clarinet; Allen Guse, Horn; David Breidenthal,
Bassoon.
High Fidelity Magazine,
speaking of this recording of Nielsen and Hindemith Quintets, wrote
"Extraordinary tone 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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movement shown.
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. UPC 009414764720
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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
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; David
Atkins, clarinet; Calvin Smith, horn; Kenneth Meyer, bassoon.
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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).
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ҍagnificent American group. Superlative playing...a
recording which, equally good in tone-quality, balance and clarity, can also be
described as superlative.ӠGramophone Magazine (London) UPC
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe;
David Atkins, clarinet; Kenneth Meyer, bassoon; Calvin Smith, horn.
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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. UPC 009414775122BUY
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"..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.
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona,
flute; Peter Christ, oboe; David Atkins, clarinet, David Muller, bassoon;
Joseph Meyer, horn. With Lisa Bergman, piano; Richard Pressley, trumpet.
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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. UPC 009414775221 BUY
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ҁ feast of ...virtuoso music for winds. Performances
are excellent.Ӽ/i>
In-Tune Magazine. ҁ
superb performing group; first-rate in every way.Ӽ/i> Washington D.C. Sunday Star
Westwood Wind Quintet:
John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; David Muller, bassoon; David
Atkins, clarinet; Joseph Meyer, horn.
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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 Niggs: 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
CD759: RAINBOW SUNDAE. Westwood Wind
Quintet. Trios,
Quartets, and Quintet. 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.
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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 satisfactory
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 58th 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
Schnberg Wind Quintet on Columbia Records (now Sony), through the Nielsen,
Hindemith, Barber, Dahl, etc., Quintets, and now this Rainbow Sundae.
Westwood Wind Quintet: John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ, oboe; William
Helmers, clarinet; Patricia Nelson, bassoon; John Cox, horn.
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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
CD790 –
FATE & FIRE: Alvin Etler, Woodwind Quintets Nos. 1 & 2;
Dan Welcher, Woodwind Quintet No. 2; Dan Welcher, The Moerae, for
Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano. Westwood Wind Quintet with Lisa Bergman,
Piano.
UPC
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The Moerae deals with the fate of humanity, and fire is
displayed by the intensity of that piece and the Quintets by Etler and Welcher.
All of these works are either now or will be stalwart standards of woodwind
literature. PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THIS
RELEASE. We
are particularly proud of the recordings on this CD. We have been told by the
many people that have heard them that the CD is not only one of the best
woodwind recordings ever made but stands up with the best of any kind of
classical recording. All the spirits were with us: repertoire, performance,
sound, recording all clicked.
The two Etler Quintets are
staples in the woodwind quintet literature and have long been thought to be
woodwind masterpieces. The Welcher Quintet No. 2 will also gain that stature.
While we were recording this all the members of the Westwood Wind Quintet felt
that it is probably one of the two or three best quintets ever written. The
Moerae, with its interesting instrumentation, fascinating story line, and
beautiful melodies, is a true work of art. Ҕhe MoeraeӠare the three fates who
spin the thread of life, measure it, and cut it when they please.
The works were all recorded in
late 2014. This is a world premiere recording of Welcherճ The Moerae and
Quintet No. 2.
“The Westwood Wind Quintet, established in 1959, has an
accumulation of instrumental polish and important repertory over a long period
[which] has resulted in a treasurable sense of ensemble and musical solidity.”
– Los Angeles Times. “The Westwood Wind Quintet has a standard of ensemble
playing that is nothing short of breathtaking.” – International Record Review
“The remarkable ensemblism and intonation of the Westwood
Wind Quintet is well known. Welcher’s composition The Moerae...presents huge
challenges to performers...the pointilistic unisions require not only perfect
intonation but also exact rhythmic execution. Both are accomplished flawlessly
by the Westwood Wind Quintet...Notable in Westwood’s performance of Welcher’s
Quintet No. 2 are its execution of unison octave writing, its solid blend of
Klangfarben melodie, and its group dynamics. Special kudos go to oboist Peter
Christ and flutist John Barcellona for their evocative playing in this work.” Erich Graf, The Flutist Quarterly
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Welcher The
Moerae Etler Woodwind Quintet No. 1 Andante Allegro Lento Vivace Woodwind Quintet No. 2 Andante
con moto Allegro
commodo Adagio Vivace Welcher
Woodwind Quintet No. 2 Driven,
Intense Adagio Passacaglia
CD791:
Westwood Wind Quintet Augmented. Westwood Wind
Quintet (John Barcellona, flute; Peter Christ,
oboe; William Helmers, clarinet; John Cox, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon) with
Doug Reneau, trumpet; Carol Robe, bass clarinet; Lisa Bergman, piano. UPC 009414779120. BUY NOW
Paul Hindemith, Septet for woodwind
quintet, trumpet, and bass clarinet; William Mathias, Concertino for
flute, oboe, bassoon, and piano; Bruce Stark, Americana Wind Quintet;
Leoš Janček, Mldi (Jugend) for woodwind quintet and bass clarinet. Photo
of Mt. Hood was taken by Peter Christ from the Crystal Records recording
studio, where these recordings were made.
Hindemith, Janaček, and Mathias are three of the most outstanding
composers of the 20th century. The Hindemith and Janaček works are stalwarts in
the repertoire for woodwind quintet with other winds. Fabulous pieces of music,
they show the colors that can be garnered with the addition of just one or two
instruments. Mathias’ Concertino captures piano, flute, oboe, and bassoon in
all their glory – wonderful melodies and driving rhythms. We believe this is
the first recording of this work.
Bruce Stark’s Americana Wind
Quintet is also a world-premiere recording. “Stark's four movement, Americana
Wind Quintet...there is something about it that is unmistakably American in
sound and spirit that's hard to describe.
Above all, I find it to be an exquisitely beautiful piece and
one that has grown on me with repeated hearings and moved me deeply. What
extraordinarily beautiful and how extraordinarily beautiful is the playing of
the Westwood Wind Quintet. How sweet and
flowing is John Barcellona's flute, how pure and focused is Peter Christ's
oboe, how warm and woodsy is William Helmers' clarinet, how mellow is John
Cox's horn, and how present yet blended is Patricia Nelson's Bassoon. This
is woodwind playing and music-making of the highest order. Urgently recommended.”
Fanfare (Jerry Dubins)
“Refreshing life to all of the music, embracing the diversity of
textures and styles with crisp and sensitive authority.. [Janacek
is] a delightful and affectionate gem from one of music’s
true originals...Stark’s Quintet abounds in poetic and dramatic flights spiced
with savoury flavours and rhythmic twists.” Gramophone (Donald Rosenberg)
Westwood Wind Quintet,
one of the world’s premiere ensembles, was established in 1959. “an
accumulation of instrumental polish and important repertory over a long period
has resulted in a treasurable sense of ensemble and musical solidity.”(Los
Angeles Times). Westwood members on this CD (pictured) are John Barcellona,
flute; William Helmers, clarinet; John Cox, horn; Patricia Nelson, bassoon,
Peter Christ, oboe. This same five players are on the three most recent
Westwood CDs: CD759, CD790, and CD791.
Doug Reneau is asst. principal trumpet of the Oregon Symphony.
Carol Robe is bass clarinetist of the Portland Opera and clarinet instructor at
the University of Oregon. Lisa Bergman has toured internationally with many of
the most esteemed vocalists and violinists. Along with her piano playing, she is
presently a Gracie Award-winning radio announcer with KING-FM in Seattle.
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Hindemith: Septett I. Lebhaft II.
Intermezzo III.
Variationen IV.
Intermezzo V.
Fuge. Alte Berner Marsch
Mathias: Concertino I.
Moderato II.
Andante mesto III.
Allegro capriccioso Stark:
Americana Wind Quintet I.
Serenade II.
Hymn to the Dawn III.
River Song IV.
City Shuffle Janček: Mld I.
Allegro II.
Andante sostenuto III.
Vivace IV.
Allegro animato
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