WIND-UP - chamber music - FABRICE FITCH - PAUL ARCHBOLD

ID: MSVCD92042 (EAN: 0809730204227)  | 1 CD | DDD
Released in: 2000

LABEL:

METIER

Subcollection:

Piano

Composers:

ARCHIBALD, Paul | FITCH, Fabrice

Interprets:

CAREY, Bridget (viola) | HENRY, Francesca (flute) | HILL, Peter (piano) | WARBURTON, Julian (percussion) | WEBB, Barrie (trombone) | WEBB, Hugh (harp)

Ensembles:

Ensemble Expose

Other info:

Two young composers with very contrasted sound-worlds,but brought together in the piano pieces on this album - the fascination of many composers from early days to the present with musical mechanisms (such as the "metronome march" in Beethoven's Eighth Symphony). This CD with a variety of works for different instruments is a good introduction to contemporary music.

tracks:PAUL ARCHBOLD:Études en mouvementPeter Hill (piano)Of Crossed DestiniesHugh Webb (harp)Pas de DeuxBridget Carey (viola) & Peter Hill (piano)Disenchanted VoicesFrancesca Henry (flute), Bridget Carey (viola), Hugh Webb (harp)FABRICE FITCH:Filigranes pour les Frères LimbourgEnsemble ExposéStructures en BronzeBarrie Webb (trombone), Julian Warburton (percussion)Three Pieces from "Wind-Up"Peter Hill (piano)

“An enterprising introduction to two young composers, each with something to say and the means to say it with interest and imagination. Thank heavens for small independent labels. There is a wealth of worthy composers whose music deserves wider recognition and accessibility and Metier has contributed to the cause immensely with the release of this recording. Good sound and exemplary performances throughout. An excellent disc well worth exploring.” - Michael Stewart (Gramophone)

“Performances throughout are excellent.” - Ivan Moody (International Record Review)

“The courage of some smaller label record companies has my admiration for their readiness to support truly modern music. This is the style of record crucial to aid composers in the uphill struggle.” - Music and Vision