Various Artists - Rossiniana - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

This recording juxtaposes two contrasting classical musical styles Bruce Prince-Joseph performs Vivaldi, Bach and Mozart on a two-manual pedal harpsichord and the Hufstader Singers perform largely 16th century madrigal works from England, France and Italy. One highlight contributed by the madrigal ensemble is the first recorded performance of Barber's Three Reincarnations, a modern take on Renaissance polyphony.

This new from The Mansfield University Concert Wind Ensemble presents wind band classics from Harold Bennett, Henry Filmore, Julie Giroux, Jan Van der Roost, and more. The Mansfield University Concert Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Adam F. Brennan, has been hailed as an outstanding performing ensemble, richly sensitive, musically compelling, and deeply passionate in their interpretation of cutting edge wind and percussion repertoire. The ensemble consists of 49 auditioned performers from the MU music department and university. The Concert Wind Ensemble records and performs annually on campus and throughout the Eastern region on tours and at conventions and special events. The band program also maintains a large symphonic band, an authentic brass band, both under the direction of Nathan Rinnert, a jazz lab band, an outstanding marching band and a basketball band. In addition, numerous chamber ensembles in the wind and percussion area are available to interested and capable musicians.

Various Artists - Music for All Occasions [COMPACT DISCS] date 01/12/1993