608917253429

Amstel Tracks Now! Bach, Brahms, Nyman Etc.

Amstel Quartet

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Cat No: CC72534

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Release Date:  27 February 2012

Label:  Challenge Classics

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  608917253429

Genres:  Classical  Classical  

Composer/Series:  Amstel Tracks NOW! Bach, Brahms, Nyman Etc.

  • Description

    With one exception, a short piece by Jeanne Rivier entitled "Grave et Presto", all the music on this new CD has either been arranged or composed for or by the acclaimed Dutch Saxophone ensemble known as the Amstel Quartet. Featured composers range from Bach, Mozart and Brahms through to Ravel, Samuel Barber, and the popular contemporary composer Michael Nyman.

    The four musicians that make up the Amstel Quartet first came together in 1997 after a tour with the National Youth Orchestra. Over the years since its inception the group has been the recipient of several prizes including the Concert Artists Guild Management Award, The Kersjes Prize, and the Gaudeamus Interpreters Concours. The Amstel Quartet have released 7 CDs to date most of which are available on Amstel Records.

    Personnel: Remco Jak (soprano saxophone), Olivier Sliepen (alto saxophone), Bas Apswoude (tenor saxophone), Ties Mellema (baritone saxophone)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland' BWV 659
      • 2. Guillermo Lago (1960): Ciudades (Córdoba)
      • 3. Guillermo Lago (1960): Ciudades (Sarajevo)
      • 4. Guillermo Lago (1960): Ciudades (Addis Ababa)
      • 5. Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Symphony No. 3 in F Major, op. 90 (Poco Allegretto)
      • 6. Michael Nyman (1944): Three movements from String Quartet No. 2 (I)
      • 7. Michael Nyman (1944): Three movements from String Quartet No. 2 (II)
      • 8. Michael Nyman (1944): Three movements from String Quartet No. 2 (III)
      • 9. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Adagio & Fuga, K. 546 (Adagio)
      • 10. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Adagio & Fuga, K. 546 (Fuga)
      • 11. Samuel Barber (1910-1981): Adagio for strings
      • 12. Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621): Chromatic Fantasy
      • 13. Jean Rivier (1896-1987): Grave et Presto
      • 14. Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): Pavane pour une infante défunte
      • 15. Michael Nyman (1944): Three movements from Eight Sketches in Hunan Accent (Floating Clouds)
      • 16. Michael Nyman (1944): Three movements from Eight Sketches in Hunan Accent (Ancient Burial)
      • 17. Michael Nyman (1944): Three movements from Eight Sketches in Hunan Accent (Sunrain)

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