Archive for American Music
Celebrate America With American Composers
Happy Independence Day from Reference Recordings! Celebrate America with American Composers Chris Brubeck, Michael Gandolfi, and Lukas Foss! Chris Brubeck: BRUBECK – danza del soul: I. Introductions and Flirtations; II. The Loneliness of Secrets; III. Celebraçion de Vida. Artists: Wendy Putnam, violin; Thomas Martin, clarinet; Vytas Baksys, piano; Owen Young, cello; Lawrence Wolfe, bass; Daniel Bauch, percussion Christopher Brubeck continues to distinguish himself as an innovative performer and composer. During the 70’s he began touring…
Minnesota Public Radio Review of West of the Sun by Joel Fan
Greetings Readers: We wanted to share this review with you of Joel Fan’s latest album West of the Sun from Minnesota Public Radio. We are including the full audio segment and the written review. We hope you enjoy the review, and if you still haven’t purchased your own copy of this album you are truly missing out! by Julie Amacher, Minnesota Public Radio St. Paul, Minn. — Joel Fan’s new disc explores music by North…
Joel Fan: West of the Sun New Album!
Greetings Reference Recordings Followers! Let’s explore some information about Joel Fan’s newest album West of the Sun: Music of the Americas and tomorrow we will see what people are saying about it. Joel Fan’s second recital for RR further solidifies his reputation for innovative programming anddazzling keyboard technique. Drawing on composers from North and South America, nativeNew-Yorker Fan makes brilliant work of major sonatas by Ginastera and Barber, along with“entertainments” by Gottschalk, Piazzolla, and Villa-Lobos.…