Description
In their two decades of existence, the Da Capo Chamber Players have established themselves firmly as one of America’s finest contemporary music ensembles. Along the way they have garnered the respect and admiration of a generation of composers, including two of the most highly esteemed of all American masters: George Perle and Elliott Carter.
This carefully chosen program reflects both the formative and mature work of each composer and the dynamic performances from Da Capo assure that this disc will become a milestone in the recorded history of twentieth century music.
”"Da Capo Chamber Players are at home in this conservatory setting and turn out impeccable performances."
—Option
PERFORMERS
Patricia Spencer, flute; Laura Flax, clarinet; Joel Laster, violin;
André Emelianoff, cello; Sarah Rothenberg, piano
PROGRAM
1. Elliott Carter: Enchanted Preludes (1988) 6:07
2. Elliott Carter: Canon for Four (1984) 4:04
George Perle: Sonata for Cello and Piano (1985) 18:13
3. I. Cadenza 2:56
4. II. Allegro 5:03
5. III. Variations 5:47
6. IV. Rondo 4:23
7. George Perle: Lyric Piece (1946) 3:54
8. Elliott Carter: Pastorale (1941)
George Perle: Sonata a quattro (1982) 20:37
9. I. Introduction and Allegro 6:53
10. II. Scherzo 4:11
11. III. Notturno 3:41
12. IV. Finale 5:52
13. Elliott Carter: Esprit rude/esprit doux (1985) 4:27
Recorded (#9-12) May 1987 in the Recital Room at Shepard Hall at the City College of New York; (#2, 13) 5 Feburary 1988 at Merkin Concert Hall in New York; (#1, 3-8) 15-16 September 1988 at SUNY-Purchase.
Producer by Gunther Schuller and Judith Sherman
Executive Producer: Gunther Schuller
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