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“It’s all so refreshing, new, interesting and involving, I have a hard time turning it off … I cannot praise highly enough the accomplishments achieved here – the music, the performers (all Los Angeles-based professionals), and the recorded sound.” David Rowe, Classical CD Reviews (USA) “If you are searching for a fresh and distinct fusion of styles, something classically based … Read More
PASSING THROUGH was nominated for a 2016 GRAMMY® Award in the category Best Classical Compendium. “The five works on “Passing Through” are substantial, provocative, entertaining examples of the now and future of chamber music, and the album as a whole is well deserving of its 2016 Grammy nomination for “Best Classical Compendium” not only for its intense and skilled performances but for … Read More
“Winning sonic arsenal from composer with jazz, film and TV music background … although there are many nods to jazz, folk and Latin music, the influences come across as partners to Gernot Wolfgang’s creative individuality … the repertoire embraces everything from puckish humour and jubilance to haunting modernism and lyrical radiance. Wolfgang is especially inventive in frisky and poetic material … Read More
” … Wolfgang creates polytonal, polyphonic music of the highest degree of unpredictability … Throughout one has the sense that the music is dancing. It has a logic and beauty all its own with closer listening and I found myself utterly beguiled … This one gets an enthusiastic recommendation [5/5].” (complete review) J. Scott Morrison, Amazon.com ” … it’s just … Read More
REVIEWS “Overall, this new Makrokosmos 50 recording combines the brilliant performances by Nic Gerpe of the piano music of George Crumb together with powerful examples of the influence this piece has had on contemporary composers. The Makrokosmos 50 project stands as a serious exploration of one of the landmark innovations in solo piano music.” Paul Muller, Sequenza 21 “I have … Read More
“A lyrically expressive and technically flawless performance by Judith Farmer. Her beautiful, warm tone is immediately appealing … exquisite bassoon playing.” – Remy Franck, Pizzicato “Bassoonist Judith Farmer’s album Judith Farmer Plays Favorites goes a long ways to dispel any prejudices the listener might have against the bassoon.” – Rafael de Acha, Rafael’s Music Notes “Farmer plays with an excellent tone … … Read More
“Then we reach Gernot Wolfgang’s “Jazz and Cocktails”, and almost immediately one is aware of a first-rate musical mind at work … This is really a marvelous piece, and Trio Accento plays it very well.” Lynn René Bayley, The Art Music Lounge “In Gernot Wolfgang’s “Jazz and Cocktails”, he explores a musical party of sorts where different styles are referenced to depict … Read More
“It’s a rich and varied work that is probably this album’s most upbeat and memorable. There’s a theme incorporated that sounds like it could have been used as a film noir private detective score.” Darren Rea, reviewgraveyard “Three Short Stories is the highlight of Inventions for me. Originally written for viola and bassoon, the transformation to a full big band is amazing. These … Read More