classical music: Thomas Conlin

classical music: Thomas Conlin

classical music:

Thomas Conlin

Camargo Guarnieri: Piano Concertos Nos. 1, 2 and 3

Camargo Guarnieri, Thomas Conlin, ...

Naxos, 2005

Sparkling NeoClassical Piano Concertos with Brazilian Tinge
The name of composer Mozart Camargo Guarnieri was vaguely familiar to me only because I remembered that striking first name but I had never heard any of his music. He was born in São Paulo in 1907, one of nine children of music-loving Sicilian immigrants, and he had ...

George Crumb 70th Birthday Album

George Crumb, Thomas Conlin, ...

Bridge, 1999

Impressive orchestral work from George Crumb
What a perfect way to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of the twentieth century's great composers than with the release of "Star Child".The work starts with quiet string sounds similar to Charles Ives's "the Unanswered Question" and builds to an intense climax as ...

Complete Crumb Edition, Vol. 6 - Echoes of Time and the River, Gnomic Variations, Four Nocturnes, Lux Aeterna

George Crumb, Richard Wernick, ...

Bridge, 2003

Not a review, just a recommendation
Crumb's music is not verbally describable except in technical, objective terms. Since this cd had no reviews, I would like to point out to prospective Crumb buyers who are just getting familiar with his music: If you enjoyed Crumb Edition #5 on Bridge, then you will ...

George Crumb: Orchestral Music

George Crumb, Thomas Conlin, ...

Bridge Records, Inc., 2005

Engaging and profound music
I have consistently enjoyed Crumb's music in CD release; I find it haunting and powerful. Having attented live concerts of his music, I would love to have access to releases in DVD-Audio or SACD.

Complete Crumb Edition, Volume 5: Easter Dawning, Celestial Mechanics, A Haunted Landscape, Processional

George Crumb, Thomas Conlin, ...

Bridge, 2001

A must for Crumb fans
While this may not be the best introduction to Crumb's music (the sudden and jarring opening of Easter Dawning may be a turnoff to the uninitiated), it still clearly demonstrates Crumb's innovative genius to the newcomer. The performance of Celestial Mechanics is ...