Coolen,Saskia / Zipperling / Ayrton - Divisions & Fantasias - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

In this new recording of contemporary works for saxophone and piano, Max Goldberg and Annabel Thwaite present a programme of contemporary works by European, American and Australian composers, including the world premiere recording of Welsh composer Edward-Rhys Harry's The Ballad of Lady Barham, the philanthropist who established schools and churches in the Gower peninsula through her own funding. Max Goldberg demonstrates the lyrical and expressive qualities of the saxophone as a solo instrument throughout this recording.

The pedal harp was presented in 1749 in a concert spiritual in Paris with unexpected, sensational success. Contrary to the earlier rattling, clattering harps equipped with a Inchmanual switchInch, the semitones on the newly invented harp could be changed by foot, almost inaudibly. Experiments continued to be carried out for decades after, but this harp of single-action pedals completely changed the fate of the instrument. From the first great classical era of the harp, that being the second half of the 18th c., comes this presents selection of works for harp. Csilla Gulyás is a regular and oft-heard performer on the Hungarian musical scene; Classical Sonatas for Harp is her fourth Hungaroton recording. Album Tracks 1. Adagio Un Poco 2. Allegro 3. Allegro 4. Allegro 5. Andante 6. Allegro 7. Andante Poco Adagio 8. Allegro 9. Adagio Avec Expression 10. Allegro 11. Rondo Allegro

Album Tracks 1. Allegro Con Fuoco 2. Intermezzo. Tres Lent Et Calme 3. Presto Tragico - Strictement la Double Plus Lent 4. In de Magmakamer 5. Calme, Sans Lenteur 6. Allegro - Tres Lent 7. Nocturne 8. Ukelele Serenade 9. Tango Russo 10. Intermezzo 11. Rush-Hour