The Music of Jordan Waring

Editorial Reviews
American Record Guide
"Neo-romantic music at it's best......"

The Harbinger
"Waring shows in all these works his willingness to simply write beautiful music."

Album Description
Waring's music is all conservatively tonal: the tone poem (Mountains of Tolima) uses two guitars in its orchestration and paints a languid, then festive picture of the South American city for which it is named; the Piano Concerto follows the classic Romantic 3-movement pattern with a brief adagio separating two fast movements which contain glittering cadenzas; the Bosnian Overture is a lament for the carnage wrought in Bosnia which begins plaintively and ends reflectively after an emotional climax.

The Music of Jordan Waring

The Music of Jordan Waring, Music, Jordan Waring, Nicholas Smith, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Jose Ignacio Diaz, Classical, Classical Composers, Keyboard, Orchestral

Average customer rating:

Beautifully poetic and touching

Great CD

Moving as well as refreshing

Pleasant music to hear....some better than others

Exciting new work...neo romantic beauty

The Music of Jordan Waring

Manufacturer: Master Musicians Col
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000004AGT
Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

The Mountains Of Tolima
Pno Con No.1: Moderato
Pno Con No.1: II. Adagio
Pno Con No.1: III. Allegro Vivace, Presto Assai
Bosnian Ov ('The Tears Of Sarajevo')

Album Description

Waring's music is all conservatively tonal: the tone poem (Mountains of Tolima) uses two guitars in its orchestration and paints a languid, then festive picture of the South American city for which it is named; the Piano Concerto follows the classic Romantic 3-movement pattern with a brief adagio separating two fast movements which contain glittering cadenzas; the Bosnian Overture is a lament for the carnage wrought in Bosnia which begins plaintively and ends reflectively after an emotional climax.

Customer Reviews:

Beautifully poetic and touching.......1999-12-12

I have been an amateur musician for the last nine years, and seldom have I heard a modern composer who pulled so deeply at my heartstrings. The subtle intricacy and poetry of Jordan Waring's music is indeed magnificent. I would like to give him heartfelt thanks for the magic he has shown me.

Great CD.......1999-07-17

I spent 17 years as both a private music teacher and a teacher of music in the local university. One of the things that I saw so evident in both the academia as well as the students is the de-emphasis of writing music that could be recognized as such, and the emphasis on abstract or minimal music. Leonard Bernstein was right when he said that the growing rift between audiences and composers is the composers' fault. It is very refreshing to hear a new voice in art music that doesn't feel (in my opinion) he needs to impress anyone, but yet just writes music...and beautiful music it is. I loved the combination of latin rhythms and flavors in the Mountains of Tolima. The piano concerto was very very challenging...interesting as well. Bosnia was haunting, as it should have been. I think Mr. Waring has hit the nail on the head.

Moving as well as refreshing.......1999-03-21

I always enjoy hearing a new artist and to be able to hear one mature within a single album is a treat. The Bosnian Overture is one that moves me not only to tears, but to awareness as well. I am looking forward to hear more of Mr. Waring very soon.

Pleasant music to hear....some better than others.......1998-09-19

Overall, I really liked this CD. I thought the music was original, and listeners can definately grasp and enjoy it. I found that some of the pieces like the Bosnia overture, were stronger than the piano concerto. While there is nothing wrong with the concerto overtly, I think the other two overtures are far more original and mature. Reading the liner notes, I noticed that both overtures were completed later, so it seems like this composer was in the process of developing and refining his creations. If I had to classify this music, I would say it reminds me of both film music, as well as music from the late romantic period, like holst, etc. This guy likes to write large, and I look forward to see what comes next from this guy. Worthy CD.

Exciting new work...neo romantic beauty.......1998-09-19

It's refreshing to hear a composer finally write in an idiom that you normally only find in music that is either written for film or by one of the long departed masters of the last century. Waring's music is both accessible to a popular audience and compelling enough to make you want to come back to it over and over. Especially moving is the Bosnian Overture, which is remeniscent of early Mahler and Prokofiev. The piano concerto is a little more Neo-classical in style, very traditional. The Mountains of Tolima is a beautiful celebratory piece with wonderful latin american and spanish overtones in both orchestration and construction. I would say this CD is definately worth checking out!

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