Chopin / Thalbach / Feininger Trio - O Sink Hernieder Nacht Liebe - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The first CD recording of the duo Benjamin Beck (viola) and Marie Rosa Gunter, released by GENUIN, extends beyond all horizons - namely, from a perspective that links this world with the hereafter and that asks about the possibilities of eternal love. Beck's velvety yet pithy viola tone coaxes out the nuances that make the thoughtful compositions of Robert Schumann, Ralph Vaughan-William, Sergei Prokofiev and Benjamin Britten so appealing. And with music from three centuries, this CD is by no means monotonous since it is about artistic realizations of borderline human experiences. Among these, a composition by Francois-Hugues Leclair, which is available on this CD as a world premiere recording and is dedicated to Benjamin Beck, is of particular importance. Album Tracks 1. 3 Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (1849) 2. Romance for Viola and Piano (C. 1914) 3. Selected Pieces from the Ballet Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64 (1935/36) 4. Lachrymae for Viola and Piano, Op. 48 (1950) 5. De L'aube Claire Jusqu'à la Fin Du Jour, Op. 39 (2012)

Album Tracks 1. Hands Folded 2. Beate 3. Laterna Man 4. Valse Valse 5. Morning Sun 6. Samflip 7. Body Burn 8. Ingebjorg 9. Valse Seul 10. In the Forest I Remain 11. The Night with K 12. Yaggo the Ruschine 13. A Newly Made Bed 14. Geneziana 15. Hordaland 16. Red Ruby 17. The Tracks in Your Snow 18. Ono Tsara Zoja Tjaga

David Conte's Intimate Voices presents a deeply personal journey through a decade of his chamber music, with works recorded between 2014 and 2024. Celebrating the composer's 70th birthday, this album reflects his belief in the continuity of musical culture, shaped by his studies with the legendary pedagogue Nadia Boulanger. As one of her last students, Conte embraces her wisdom that Inchtrue personality in music is only revealed through the deep knowledge of the personalities of others.Inch His compositions resonate with this philosophy, drawing inspiration from past masters while forging his own expressive voice.Highlights include the quietly intense Elegy for Violin and Piano and the dynamic Piano Trio No. 2, whose four movements pay tribute to Erich Korngold, Stephen Sondheim, Frank Martin, and Beethoven. Also featured are the Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Sonata for French Horn and Piano, and Aria and Fugue for Cello and Piano, each showcasing Conte's mastery of instrumental color and structural clarity. His works seek to engage listeners beyond chronological time, instead creating musical narratives that feel eternal in their emotional depth and artistic intent.Marking his debut on PENTATONE, Intimate Voices is a testament to Conte's evolution as a composer and his deep reverence for the past. Performed by an ensemble of distinguished musicians including Samuel Vargas, Kevin Korth, Emil Miland, Miles Graber, Kevin Rivard, Jerome Simas, Eric Zivian, and Matthew Linaman, this album offers an essential listening experience for lovers of contemporary chamber music. Album Tracks 1. Elegy for Violin and Piano 2. Aria and Fugue for Cello and Piano~I. Aria 3. Aria and Fugue for Cello and Piano~II. Fugue 4. Sonata for French Horn and Piano~I. Allegretto 5. Sonata for French Horn and Piano~II. Adagio 6. Sonata for French Horn and Piano~III. Allegro giocoso