George Crumb: Quest

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Album Description
Music's dramatic master of surreal color and subtle nuance throughout the 1960's and 70's was undoubtedly George Crumb. Works such as Crumb's Lorca cycle (Ancient Voices of Children, Night of the Four Moons, etc.) And his Vietnam War-era scores (Black Angels, Lux Aeterna) immediately won an international reputation, and were quickly taken into the standard repertoire of our century. Now, this musical legend has met his equal- and it's George Crumb himself, with another landmark composition- Quest. Quest is Crumb's first completed work since 1991, with its compositions occupying the composer for more than five years- 1989-1994. Conceived as a guitar concerto, Quest uses the guitar as a leading voice amidst an ensemble of soprano saxophone, harp, contrabass and an exotic array of percussion. Bridge's premiere recording features the work's dedicatee, guitarist David Starobin alongside a stellar Speculum Musicae ensemble that included legendary saxophonist, Donald Sinta. Also given premiere recordings are the last of Crumb's Lorca pieces- Federico's Little Songs for Children, (1986); as well as the 1976 revised version of Night Music I. In both works, Speculum Musicae accompanies the superb American soprano, Susan Narucki.

George Crumb: Quest, Music, George Crumb, William Purvis, Donald Palma, Susan Palma, Susan Palma Nidel, David Starobin, Karen Lindquist, Stacey Shames, Speculum Musicae, Daniel Druckman, Erik Charlston, James M. Baker, Christopher Oldfather, Susan Narucki, Donald Sinta, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Quintet for Mixed Instruments without Keyboard, Solo Voice(s) and Small Ensemble, Vocal
George Crumb: Quest
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Not the cd to introduce you to G Crumb
 George Crumb: Quest

Manufacturer: Bridge
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003GJR
Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

  1. Quest: Refrain I - David Starobin/Donald Sinta/Karen Lindquist/Donald Palma/Daniel Druckman/Erick Charlston
  2. Quest: I. Dark Paths - David Starobin/Donald Sinta/Karen Lindquist/Donald Palma/Daniel Druckman/Erick Charlston
  3. Quest: II. Fugitive Sounds - David Starobin/Donald Sinta/Karen Lindquist/Donald Palma/Daniel Druckman/Erick Charlston
  4. Quest: Refrain 2 - David Starobin/Donald Sinta/Karen Lindquist/Donald Palma/Daniel Druckman/Erick Charlston
  5. Quest: III. Forgotten Dirges - David Starobin/Donald Sinta/Karen Lindquist/Donald Palma/Daniel Druckman/Erick Charlston
  6. Quest: IV. Fugitive Sounds - David Starobin/Donald Sinta/Karen Lindquist/Donald Palma/Daniel Druckman/Erick Charlston
  7. Quest: Refrain 3 - David Starobin/Donald Sinta/Karen Lindquist/Donald Palma/Daniel Druckman/Erick Charlston
  8. Quest: V. Nocturnal - David Starobin/Donald Sinta/Karen Lindquist/Donald Palma/Daniel Druckman/Erick Charlston
  9. Federico's Little Songs For Children: 1. La Senorita Del Abanico - Susan Narucki/Susan Palma Nidel/Stacey Shames
  10. Federico's Little Songs For Children: 2. La Tarde - Susan Narucki/Susan Palma Nidel/Stacey Shames
  11. Federico's Little Songs For Children: 3. Cancion Cantada - Susan Narucki/Susan Palma Nidel/Stacey Shames
  12. Federico's Little Songs For Children: 4. Caracola - Susan Narucki/Susan Palma Nidel/Stacey Shames
  13. Federico's Little Songs For Children: 5. El Largarto Esta Llorando! - Susan Narucki/Susan Palma Nidel/Stacey Shames
  14. Federico's Little Songs For Children: 6. Cancioncilla Sevillana - Susan Narucki/Susan Palma Nidel/Stacey Shames
  15. Federico's Little Song For Children: 7. Cancion Tonta - Susan Narucki/Susan Palma Nidel/Stacey Shames
  16. Night Music I: Notturno I. Giocoso, Estatico - Susan Narucki/Christopher Oldfather/Daniel Druckman/James Baker
  17. Night Music I: Notturno II. 'Piccola Serenata' - Susan Narucki/Christopher Oldfather/Daniel Druckman/James Baker
  18. Night Music I: Notturno III. 'La Luna Asoma' - Susan Narucki/Christopher Oldfather/Daniel Druckman/James Baker
  19. Night Music I: Notturno IV. Vivace, Molto Ritmico - Susan Narucki/Christopher Oldfather/Daniel Druckman/James Baker
  20. Night Music I: Notturno V. 'Gracela De La Terrible Presencia' - Susan Narucki/Christopher Oldfather/Daniel Druckman/James Baker
  21. Night Music I: Notturno VI. 'Barcarola' - Susan Narucki/Christopher Oldfather/Daniel Druckman/James Baker
  22. Night Music I: Notturno VII. Giocoso, Estatico - Susan Narucki/Christopher Oldfather/Daniel Druckman/James Baker

Album Description

Music's dramatic master of surreal color and subtle nuance throughout the 1960's and 70's was undoubtedly George Crumb. Works such as Crumb's Lorca cycle (Ancient Voices of Children, Night of the Four Moons, etc.) And his Vietnam War-era scores (Black Angels, Lux Aeterna) immediately won an international reputation, and were quickly taken into the standard repertoire of our century. Now, this musical legend has met his equal- and it's George Crumb himself, with another landmark composition- Quest. Quest is Crumb's first completed work since 1991, with its compositions occupying the composer for more than five years- 1989-1994. Conceived as a guitar concerto, Quest uses the guitar as a leading voice amidst an ensemble of soprano saxophone, harp, contrabass and an exotic array of percussion. Bridge's premiere recording features the work's dedicatee, guitarist David Starobin alongside a stellar Speculum Musicae ensemble that included legendary saxophonist, Donald Sinta. Also given premiere recordings are the last of Crumb's Lorca pieces- Federico's Little Songs for Children, (1986); as well as the 1976 revised version of Night Music I. In both works, Speculum Musicae accompanies the superb American soprano, Susan Narucki.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not the cd to introduce you to G Crumb.......2003-10-22

I am a Crumb fan, although a fan of the music (sound) not necessarily knowledgeable of his compositional methods, the technical aspects to his music, etc. For those who arent into
studying Crumbs music, just listening to it, I recommend ANY other of the Crumb cds on Bridge Records, all of which are fascinating and well recorded. Of the Bridge series on Crumb, this particular cd is a conspicuous disappointment.
Guitar Concertante
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    		Guitar Concertante

    Manufacturer: Bridge
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    QuintetsQuintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by George CrumbAll Works by George Crumb | Crumb, George | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ruders, PoulRuders, Poul | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GuitarGuitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000003GJT
    Release Date: 1997-02-18

    Tracks:

    1. Quest: Refrain 1
    2. Quest: I. Dark Paths
    3. Quest: II. Fugitive Sounds
    4. Quest: Refrain 2
    5. Quest: III. Forgotten Dirges
    6. Quest: IV. Fugitive Sounds
    7. Quest: Refrain 3
    8. Quest: V. Nocturnal
    9. Psalmodies: I. Entrance For One
    10. Psalmodies: II. Solo For Two
    11. Psalmodies: III. Six in The Air
    12. Psalmodies: IV. A Fanfare For All
    13. Psalmodies: V. With Passion For All
    14. Psalmodies: VI. A Chorale And A Song
    15. Psalmodies: VII. Cadenza For One
    16. Psalmodies: VIII. Cadenza For All
    17. Psalmodies: IX. A March Of Light And Darkness
    18. Psalmodies: X. A Prayer With Halo
    19. Psalmodies: XI. Exit For One
    20. Zingari: I. Fortuneteller
    21. Zingari: II. Two Thieves
    22. Zingari: III. Call Of The Maiden's Name
    23. Zingari: IV. Play Of The Sixes
    24. Zingari: V. Firefeast For St. Sara

    Album Description

    This compilation includes three mini guitar concerti- pieces that guitar afficionados will be delighted to have in their collections. Guitar Concertante showcases a fascinatingly wide range of expression- from George Crumb's haunting and surreal Quest, to the witty and brilliant Psalmodies by the Dane, Poul Ruders, to Lennon's romantic gypsy fantasy, Zingari. Called by The New York Times, "This country's pre-eminent interpreter of contemporary guitar works", David Starobin is the only guitarist ever to have been awarded Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Career Prize. Guitar Concertante presents three major works composed for Starobin during the past decade.

    Track Listings:

    1. Handel - Water Musick / PBO, McGegan
    2. Helmuth Rilling Conducting Romantic Choral Music [Box set]
    3. Inspiratión: Guitar Music for Paraguay, Spain and Cuba
    4. Instrumental Favorites
    5. J.S. Bach; Four Concerti Transcribed / Marriner / Hogwood
    6. Janacek: Glagolithic Mass / Zemlinsky: Psalm 83
    7. Jerusalem: Gregorian Chant and Early Polyphony
    8. John Tavener: The Hidden Face
    9. Laurel Zucker, Virtuoso Flutist
    10. Mass in E Flat

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