3108 - 3108 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The award-winning Alexander String Quartet joins with acclaimed mezzo soprano Kindra Scharich in this world premiere recording of some of Mahler's great orchestral Lieder- transcribed for voice and string quartet by Zakarias Grafilo. Commissioned by Lieder Alive! These exquisite transcriptions combine the lushness of the orchestral versions with the intimacy of chamber music- and the result is transcendent. Kindra Scharich has performed more than 50 art songs in 10 languages and sung over 30 roles in the lyric mezzo opera repertoire. Recording projects include Beethoven, Schumann and the complete non-Portuguese song repertoire of the great Brazilian composer Alberto Nepomuceno. A dedicated recitalist with a deep love of chamber music, she has performed and premiered numerous works by living composers. The Alexander String Quartet's discography includes major cycles by Bartok, Kodaly, Mozart, Shostakovich, and Beethoven. An important advocate of new music, with over 35 commissions and premieres, they have performed on five continents. Directors of the Instructional Program of the Morrison Chamber Music Center at San Francisco State University, ASQ is the subject of an award-winning documentary InchCon Moto The Alexander String Quartet.Inch Album Tracks 1. Lieder Eines Fahrenden Gesellen 2. Rückert-Lieder 3. Kindertotenlieder

Album Tracks 1. Benedicimus Deum Caeli 2. Spiritus Sanctus Docebit Vos 3. Spiritus Sanctus Docebit Vos 4. Tu Puer, Propheta Altissimi Vocaberis 5. Optimam Partem Elegit Sibi Maria 6. Levavi Oculos Meos in Montes 7. Domine Deus Meus 8. O Gloriosa Domina 9. In Monte Oliveti 10. Benedicimus Deum Caeli 11. Ipsum Benedicite 12. Vidimus Stellam Eius 13. Laetabitur Iustus in Domino 14. Magna Est Gloria Eius 15. Magna Est Gloria Eius 16. Benedicite Omnes Angeli 17. Gaudete Iusti 18. Contere Domine Fortitudinem Inimicorum

The first Latin singer to 'cross over' to the English music market, Jose is not only a singer/songwriter but an acclaimed guitarist as well. He has received many awards over his career including 'Best pop guitarist' and 'Greatest living guitarist' Album Tracks 1. Light My Fire 2. Jealous Guy 3. California Dreaming 4. Rain 5. High Heel Sneakers 6. In My Life 7. Last Time 8. Time After Time 9. Daniel 10. Mystery Train 11. Chico & the Man 12. Mule Skinner Blues 13. You Send Me 14. Right Here Waiting 15. La Bamba 16. Bolero Medley 17. Entrada de Balboa 18. Che Sera Sera 19. Samba Pati 20. Malaguena 21. Affirmation 22. Bamboleo