Broman Crawford-Phillips - Visions of a Century - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

This album presents unknown, high quality Swedish 20th century guitar music. From the nationally colored neo-classicism of Gunnar de Frumerie and Erland von Koch, over Karl-Birger Blomdahl and Sven-Eric Johanson, to Bengt Hambraeus and Gunnar Bucht. With two exceptions, these are all world premiere recordings, performed by one of Sweden's foremost guitarists, Marten Falk. Marten Falk is one of Sweden's most multi-faceted guitarists, with repertoire ranging from 16th century vihuela music over Russian 19th century Romantics until today's hardcore contemporary music. Album Tracks 1. Tre Episodi~I. Intermezzo 2. Tre Episodi~II. Notturno 3. Tre Episodi~III. Capriccioso 4. Variations on a Swedish Folk Melody 5. Seven Concert Etudes~I. Andante 6. Seven Concert Etudes~II. Vivace 7. Seven Concert Etudes~III. Poco lento 8. Seven Concert Etudes~IV. Allegro vivace 9. Seven Concert Etudes~V. Tempo di valse 10. Seven Concert Etudes~VI. Andante sostenuto 11. Seven Concert Etudes~VII. Allegro vivace 12. Heiteres Stück 13. Rondeau 14. Toccatacapriccio 15. Reconsidering Beckmesser 16. Lugete, o Veneres Cupidinesque

Album Tracks 1. Nu Kommer Kvallen 2. Majvisa 3. Kyrie 4. Gloria 5. Credo 6. Sanctus 7. Agnus Dei 8. Koral 9. Sa Rinner Tiden Bort 10. Aria 11. Sa Gar VI Bort

Art is a field that has always been open to women, and where they have also accomplished a great deal. It can not be denied that whilst women have had success in the performing arts their achievements in the creative arts have not been so illustrious. As for Swedish women in particular they have won great acclaim abroad but always as performers. Consequently many people rush to the assumption that women do not have the ability to create significant works of art. Objectively, there is no evidence to suggest this is true or false with regard to the field of music. On the other hand, it should be assumed that a woman, given the same conditions as a man, can create equally impressive works of art. All efforts in this area should be met with respect even by those who have been skeptical to previous attempts. Amongst those, who have seriously dedicatedly applied themselves to redressing this imbalance in Swedish music, Laura Netzel holds a special position. (F. Herman) Laura Netzel (1839-1927) is yet another Swedish composer of forgotten treasures. Malin Broman and Simon Crawford-Phillips are back with their third album on dB Productions, this time along with soprano Sabina Bisholt and the Musica Vitae Chamber Orchestra. This chamber music album present never before recorded works for violin & strings, violin & piano, and selected songs and piano pieces by this remarkable composer, just waiting to be discovered by a broader public. Album Tracks 1. Suite for Violin & String Orchestra Op. 83~Andante religioso 2. Suite for Violin & String Orchestra Op. 83~Humoresque 3. Suite for Violin & String Orchestra Op. 83~Berceuse 4. Suite for Violin & String Orchestra Op. 83~Tarentelle 5. Suite for Violin & Piano Op. 62~Allegro moderato 6. Suite for Violin & Piano Op. 62~Allegretto tranquillo 7. Suite for Violin & Piano Op. 62~Allegro non tr