Newdance: 18 Dances (1996-97)

Editorial Reviews
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David Starobin and Bridge Records have done it again, coming up with a brilliant program of dance pieces by modern composers of every stripe. The highly entertaining contributions by John Anthony Lennon ("Gigolo"), Jorge Morel ("Reflexiones Latinas"), and Steve Mackey ("San Francisco Shuffle") might have been expected, since they reflect an appealingly eclectic musical aesthetic. But Milton Babbitt? Or Elliot Carter? Not exactly composers to set your toes tapping, at least at first glance. So it's a double tribute, both to the composers themselves, and to Starobin, for getting them to let their hair down and contribute two of the most entertaining pieces on the disc. The whole enterprise is emblematic of everything that this enterprising artist (and his equally enterprising label) do better than anyone else: good music, fun music, modern music. A must for guitar fans, classical radio stations, or anyone looking for a genuinely rewarding change of pace. --David Hurwitz

Album Description
David Starobin's Newdance is the American guitar virtuoso's first solo CD in more than 6 years- a disc much anticipated by guitar aficionados. Newdance consists of 18 new dance pieces by 18 leading composers, all composed for Starobin. Newdance presents an inspired and eclectic collection of new guitar music, ranging from rags, waltzes and tangos to chaconnes and courantes, to abstract visions of the dance, all performed brilliantly by the artist that Soundboard Magazine called: "arguably the most influential American classical guitarist of the 20th Century."

Newdance: 18 Dances (1996-97), Music, Milton Babbitt, William Bland, Elliott Carter, John W. Duarte, Jonathan Harvey, Stephen Jaffe, Bryan Johanson, Paul Lansky, Mario Lavista, John Anthony Lennon, Steven Mackey, Jorge Morel, Per Norgard, Apostolos Paraskevas, Poul Ruders, Bent Sorensen, Michael Starobin, Richard Wernick, David Starobin, Chamber, Chamber Music, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Guitar Solo
Newdance: 18 Dances (1996-97)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Makes me want to dance
 Newdance: 18 Dances (1996-97)

Manufacturer: Bridge
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000AFUE
Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

  1. Spinoff
  2. Reflexiones Latinas
  3. Shard
  4. Natarayah
  5. Rag Nouveau
  6. Angelus Waltz
  7. Gigolo
  8. San Francisco Shuffle
  9. Da'ase
  10. Chase Dance
  11. Valse en Rondeau
  12. Danci
  13. The Snoid Trucks up Broadway
  14. Sufi Dance
  15. Serenita
  16. Chaconne
  17. Crooked Courante
  18. Open up Your Ears

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David Starobin and Bridge Records have done it again, coming up with a brilliant program of dance pieces by modern composers of every stripe. The highly entertaining contributions by John Anthony Lennon ("Gigolo"), Jorge Morel ("Reflexiones Latinas"), and Steve Mackey ("San Francisco Shuffle") might have been expected, since they reflect an appealingly eclectic musical aesthetic. But Milton Babbitt? Or Elliot Carter? Not exactly composers to set your toes tapping, at least at first glance. So it's a double tribute, both to the composers themselves, and to Starobin, for getting them to let their hair down and contribute two of the most entertaining pieces on the disc. The whole enterprise is emblematic of everything that this enterprising artist (and his equally enterprising label) do better than anyone else: good music, fun music, modern music. A must for guitar fans, classical radio stations, or anyone looking for a genuinely rewarding change of pace. --David Hurwitz

Album Description

David Starobin's Newdance is the American guitar virtuoso's first solo CD in more than 6 years- a disc much anticipated by guitar aficionados. Newdance consists of 18 new dance pieces by 18 leading composers, all composed for Starobin. Newdance presents an inspired and eclectic collection of new guitar music, ranging from rags, waltzes and tangos to chaconnes and courantes, to abstract visions of the dance, all performed brilliantly by the artist that Soundboard Magazine called: "arguably the most influential American classical guitarist of the 20th Century."

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Makes me want to dance.......2001-06-22

This music was very good. I listen to a lot of classical guitar but this is much more upbeat. The music makes you want to move, it is hard to sit still. It was not what I was used to but i definatlly enjoyed it.

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