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MusicWeb International Gives Manfred Honeck a Rave Review!
MusicWeb International‘s John Quinn had yet to hear a Manfred Honeck or Pittsburgh Symphony recording before listening to our new Dvořák/Janáček SACD, and based on this review, it won’t be the last: “I very much respect Honeck’s thoughtful and often perceptive approach and I loved the freshness of the performance. I love this symphony – it’s my favourite Dvořák symphony – and I greatly enjoyed this performance. … All of which leads me on nicely…
Jan Kraybill On OrganLive.com
Last week we told you about Jan Kraybill joining OrganLive.com’s “At the Organ” program. If you missed the interview hosted by Jim Logue, have a listen right here: Your browser doesn’t support this audio type; please view with Safari, Chrome, Firefox or IE9+ Organ Polychrome: The French School Jan Kraybill Premiere Solo Recording — The Julia Irene Kauffman Organ, Casavant Freres Op. 3875, 2011 This program of French masterworks was designed to showcase all the…
UT Wind Ensemble Session Video Excerpt
Watch an excerpt from the UT Wind Ensemble’s Recording Session rehearsal of Frank Ticheli’s Concerto for Clarinet featuring UT faculty member, Nathan Williams: Post by Reference Recordings.
University of Texas Wind Ensemble Sessions
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University of Texas Wind Ensemble Recording Sessions!
The RR crew is headed to Austin, Texas to record Jerry Junkin and the University of Texas Wind Ensemble! Repertoire: Spumante – Dan Welcher Jai été au bal – Donald Grantham Concerto for Clarinet – Frank Ticheli Nathan Williams, clarinet Wine-Dark Sea: Symphony for Band – John Mackey Make sure to follow RR on Twitter for live updates and photos from the rehearsals on Friday!
Tune in Jan Kraybill and Organ Polychrome!
Jan Kraybill and Organ Polychrome are about to hit the airwaves this weekend! KCUR Up to Date Friday, September 12 at 11am (Central), Jan Kraybill will be in-studio with KCUR’s Up to Date program for a discussion on the Organ Polychrome recording as well as her career and duties overseeing the care of the largest pipe organ in Kansas City! Bookmark KCUR today to listen live on Friday! OrganLive.com At the Organ Sunday, September 14th…
New Release — Organ Polychrome
Now Available in Stores and Across the Web — Organ Polychrome Organ Polychrome: The French School Jan Kraybill Premiere Solo Recording — The Julia Irene Kauffman Organ, Casavant Freres Op. 3875, 2011 This program of French masterworks was designed to showcase all the colors and nuances of this outstanding new instrument. It includes the world premiere recording of an important piece by beloved composer Florent Schmitt: Prière (Prelude in G minor), Op.11 (1899). These sonic…
Jan Kraybill Introduces the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ
Organ Polychrome artist Jan Kraybill gives a tour of the new Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ, Opus 3875: Now Available at RR.com — Organ Polychrome Organ Polychrome: The French School Jan Kraybill Premiere Solo Recording — The Julia Irene Kauffman Organ, Casavant Freres Op. 3875, 2011 This program of French masterworks was designed to showcase all the colors and nuances of this outstanding new instrument. It includes the world premiere recording of an important piece…
ClassicalEar Reviews Miraculous Metamorphoses
The ClassicalEar iPhone Review App has a new review for The Kansas City Symphony’s Miraculous Metamorphoses! “Mouth-watering and terrific music in good performances…The Kansas City Symphony plays with excellence and dedication, and Michael Stern solicits well-judged pacing and detailing…Worth considering” Read the full review on the ClassicalEar App Order Today!
The Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ, Opus 3875
One of the stars of the new Organ Polychrome recording is the new Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ, Opus 3875. Read a piece about its creation from the Kauffman Center: Creating the organ required a collaborative effort between Casavant Freres, one of the best known and most respected pipe organ builders in the world, Kauffman Center architect Moshe Safdie, and Helzberg Hall acoustician Yasu Toyota. For example, the unique façade features fully functional wooden pipes…
MusicWeb International Calls Dvořák & Janáček “Stunning”
A new MusicWeb International review finds Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony’s new Dvořák/Janáček SACD deserving of “significant praise”! “This excellent disc is the second in the ‘Pittsburgh Live!’ series. Earlier this year I reviewed the first in the series (Strauss tone poems) and was delighted by the elevated quality of performance and sound. … With playing of such captivating expression in the opening Allegro con brio the PSO conveys a colourful, fresh outdoor effect.…
New RR Radio Track — Organ Polychrome
Enjoy a full track from new release ORGAN POLYCHROME on RR Radio and get the release today at ReferenceRecordings.com!
The Banner Saga Wins Geekie Award
The Banner Saga has the 2014 “Geekie Award” for Indie Video Games and included a great feature for Austin Wintory’s Soundtrack: “The journey is enhanced by a beautiful and haunting original score by Grammy nominated, and two-time BAFTA winner, composer Austin Wintory conducting The Dallas Winds orchestra, as well as a powerhouse trio of acclaimed YouTube sensations: Peter Hollens, Malukah and Taylor Davis.” Congrats to The Banner Saga Team!
Classical Music Sentinel
Canada’s Classical Music Sentinel has a new rave for the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Dvořák & Janáček SACD: “…the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra members clearly project their enjoyment of the music through their individual instruments and in doing so, generate impressive sonics. And once again, the recording engineers have captured these sonics as naturally as possible. From the sweetness of the solo flute ushering in the symphony’s main idea at the 45 second mark of the opening movement,…
Banner Saga a Best Of 2014
CNET’s “Audiophiliac”, Steve Guttenberg, has a list of “The best-sounding music of 2014, so far” and has Austin Wintory’s The Banner Saga Soundtrack at #8! “‘The Banner Saga’ is orchestral music, with electric guitar, didgeridoo, accordion, and Icelandic singers. It’s exciting stuff, and since it was recorded by legendary engineer Keith O. Johnson, the sound is superb!” —Steve Guttenberg, CNET Buy The Banner Saga Soundtrack today along with one other item and save 20% during…