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Singular in his creativity and utterly independent of stylistic schools, Paul Moravec is neither postmodern nor avant-garde, but an original composer who follows his own lights. One may guardedly describe his musical language as a Bartókian amalgamation of modified tonality and the flexible harmonies of Impressionism, but one also shaped by sincere expressive needs and tailored to the capabilities of his performers. If the Tempest Fantasy (2002) for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano initially seems like a neo-Romantic throwback in its pretty harmonies and pleasant lyricism, its advanced instrumental techniques and extremely difficult passages nevertheless mark it as a completely modern work, written exclusively for virtuosos. The same acute attention to techniques is central to Moravec's Scherzo (2002), B.A.S.S. Variations, and Mood Swings (both 1999) for piano trio, all designed for the most accomplished players. Yet Moravec's expression is transparent, spontaneously affecting, and never overcomplicated by theory; his music is therefore perfectly accessible to lay listeners, yet challenging enough to reward musicians of the highest caliber. Trio Solisti and clarinetist David Krakauer deliver the goods on this 2004 CD, and demonstrate a special rapport with the composer in their exceptionally focused execution and eloquently conveyed emotions. Arabesque's sound quality is fine.
© TiVo
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Tempest Fantasy (Paul Moravec)
David Krakauer, Artist, MainArtist - Trio Solisti, Ensemble - Paul Moravec, Composer
(C) 2007 Naxos (P) 2007 Naxos
David Krakauer, Artist, MainArtist - Trio Solisti, Ensemble - Paul Moravec, Composer
(C) 2007 Naxos (P) 2007 Naxos
David Krakauer, Artist, MainArtist - Trio Solisti, Ensemble - Paul Moravec, Composer
(C) 2007 Naxos (P) 2007 Naxos
David Krakauer, Artist, MainArtist - Trio Solisti, Ensemble - Paul Moravec, Composer
(C) 2007 Naxos (P) 2007 Naxos
David Krakauer, Artist, MainArtist - Trio Solisti, Ensemble - Paul Moravec, Composer
(C) 2007 Naxos (P) 2007 Naxos
Mood Swings (Paul Moravec)
Trio Solisti, Ensemble, MainArtist - Paul Moravec, Composer
(C) 2007 Naxos (P) 2007 Naxos
B.A.S.S. Variations (Paul Moravec)
Trio Solisti, Ensemble, MainArtist - Paul Moravec, Composer
(C) 2007 Naxos (P) 2007 Naxos
Scherzo (Paul Moravec)
Trio Solisti, Ensemble, MainArtist - Paul Moravec, Composer
(C) 2007 Naxos (P) 2007 Naxos
Album review
Singular in his creativity and utterly independent of stylistic schools, Paul Moravec is neither postmodern nor avant-garde, but an original composer who follows his own lights. One may guardedly describe his musical language as a Bartókian amalgamation of modified tonality and the flexible harmonies of Impressionism, but one also shaped by sincere expressive needs and tailored to the capabilities of his performers. If the Tempest Fantasy (2002) for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano initially seems like a neo-Romantic throwback in its pretty harmonies and pleasant lyricism, its advanced instrumental techniques and extremely difficult passages nevertheless mark it as a completely modern work, written exclusively for virtuosos. The same acute attention to techniques is central to Moravec's Scherzo (2002), B.A.S.S. Variations, and Mood Swings (both 1999) for piano trio, all designed for the most accomplished players. Yet Moravec's expression is transparent, spontaneously affecting, and never overcomplicated by theory; his music is therefore perfectly accessible to lay listeners, yet challenging enough to reward musicians of the highest caliber. Trio Solisti and clarinetist David Krakauer deliver the goods on this 2004 CD, and demonstrate a special rapport with the composer in their exceptionally focused execution and eloquently conveyed emotions. Arabesque's sound quality is fine.
© TiVo
Details of original recording : 60:40 - DDD - Enregistré le 24 janvier 2002 et les 9 & 10 octobre 2003 à la Salle de Récital du Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, Université Nationale de New York - Notes en anglais
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 01:00:33
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: David Krakauer Trio Solisti
- Composer: Paul Moravec
- Label: Naxos
- Area: Etats-Unis d'Amérique
- Genre: Classical Chamber Music
- Period: Contemporary music
- Collection: Naxos American Classics
(C) 2007 Naxos (P) 2007 Naxos
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