Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello & Harpsichord

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This collection of mid-century works from American composer Elliot Carter presents a study of contrasts, in which seemingly divergent instrumentation, form, and harmony are juxtaposed to create pieces that simultaneously look forward and back. The album captures members of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble performing these now classic works of American 20th-century music. 

Description

This collection of mid-century works from American composer Elliot Carter presents a study of contrasts, in which seemingly divergent instrumentation, form, and harmony are juxtaposed to create pieces that simultaneously look forward and back. The album captures members of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble performing these now classic works of American 20th-century music. 

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PRODUCTION CREDITS
Sonata for Cello & Piano recorded August 1968 at Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York, under the musical supervision of Elliott Carter
Recording Engineer: Marc J. Aubort
Double Concerto for Harpsichord & Piano recorded September 1973 by Phonag Studios, Lindau/Zurich, Switzerland, in cooperation with Elite Recordings, Inc., New York
Recording Directors: Helmuth Kolbe and Joanna Nickrenz
Engineered by Helmuth Kolbe and Robert Lattman
Mastered by Robert C. Ludwig
Coordinator: Teresa Sterne

Design by John William Costa
Cover photograph by Don Hunstein

Nonesuch Selection Number

79183

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
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Available
Artist Name
Elliott Carter
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
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MUSICIANS
Paul Jacobs, harpsichord, piano
Harvey Sollberger, flute (1-3)
Charles Kuskin, oboe (1-3)
Fred Sherry, cello (1-3, 8-14)
Joel Krosnick, cello (4-7)
Gilbert Kalish, piano (8-14)
The Contemporary Chamber Ensemble (8-14)
Arthur Weisberg, conductor
Paul Dunkel, flute, piccolo
Douglas Hill, horn
Allan Dean, trumpet
John Swallow, trombone
Raymond DesRoches, percussion
Claire Heldrich, percussion
Jacob Glick, viola
Jeffrey Levine, contrabass
George Haas, oboe
Allen Blustine, clarinet/piccolo clarinet
Donald MacCourt, bassoon
Joseph Anderer, horn
Howard Van Hyning, percussion
Richard Fitz, percussion
Linda Quan, violin

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MP3
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9.00
UPC
603497101160

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  • About This Album

    This collection of mid-century works from American composer Elliot Carter presents a study of contrasts, in which seemingly divergent instrumentation, form, and harmony are juxtaposed to create pieces that simultaneously look forward and back. The album captures members of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble performing these now classic works of American 20th-century music. 

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Paul Jacobs, harpsichord, piano
    Harvey Sollberger, flute (1-3)
    Charles Kuskin, oboe (1-3)
    Fred Sherry, cello (1-3, 8-14)
    Joel Krosnick, cello (4-7)
    Gilbert Kalish, piano (8-14)
    The Contemporary Chamber Ensemble (8-14)
    Arthur Weisberg, conductor
    Paul Dunkel, flute, piccolo
    Douglas Hill, horn
    Allan Dean, trumpet
    John Swallow, trombone
    Raymond DesRoches, percussion
    Claire Heldrich, percussion
    Jacob Glick, viola
    Jeffrey Levine, contrabass
    George Haas, oboe
    Allen Blustine, clarinet/piccolo clarinet
    Donald MacCourt, bassoon
    Joseph Anderer, horn
    Howard Van Hyning, percussion
    Richard Fitz, percussion
    Linda Quan, violin

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    Sonata for Cello & Piano recorded August 1968 at Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York, under the musical supervision of Elliott Carter
    Recording Engineer: Marc J. Aubort
    Double Concerto for Harpsichord & Piano recorded September 1973 by Phonag Studios, Lindau/Zurich, Switzerland, in cooperation with Elite Recordings, Inc., New York
    Recording Directors: Helmuth Kolbe and Joanna Nickrenz
    Engineered by Helmuth Kolbe and Robert Lattman
    Mastered by Robert C. Ludwig
    Coordinator: Teresa Sterne

    Design by John William Costa
    Cover photograph by Don Hunstein