Hidden Gems for Reed Quintet
Hidden Gems for Reed Quintet
€ 10,99 – € 22,50
CD1
Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695-1764) arr. Jelte Althuis: Introduzione teatrale Op. 4, no. 1
Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) arr. Raaf Hekkema
Nina Simone (1933-2003) arr. Jelte Althuis
Carlo Gesualdo (1566-1613) arr. Raaf Hekkema
Nico Muhly (1981)
Abing (1893-1950) arr. Oliver Boekhoorn
César Franck (1822-1890) arr. Jelte Althuis: Prélude, fugue et variation
Johann Wilhelm Wilms (1772-1847) arr. Jelte Althuis
Erik Satie (1866-1925) arr. Raaf Hekkema: Danses de travers
Ron Ford (1959) arr. Raaf Hekkema
Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) arr. Alban Wesly
Josquin des Prez (ca. 1450-1521) arr. Lucas van Helsdingen
Album information
Calefax is an internationally acclaimed ensemble of reed players renowned for performing their own arrangements and newly commissioned compositions for the unique combination of oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bass clarinet and bassoon. Switching genres and periods with consummate ease, this adventurous new release for PENTATONE from the reed quintet Calefax is a superb collection of well-honed arrangements of less familiar works, all played with the ensemble’s customary verve, passion, and mellow sound. From the frothy virtuosity of Corelli and Locatelli to the haunting beauty of Gesualdo, Satie, and the heartfelt introspection of Nina Simone, it’s an astonishingly varied and intriguing programme. As well as pieces by Franck and Janáček, it includes one commission, Look for Me by Nico Muhly, based on an American folk song, and an arrangement of the Chinese popular song Er Quan Ying Yue. All these pieces have regularly featured in Calefax’s concerts and they fully showcase the ensemble’s versatility and mastery.