Quartet for Strings, Op. 89; Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 34; Pastorale, Op. 151; etc

Quartet for Strings, Op. 89; Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 34; Pastorale, Op. 151; etc cover $35.00 Out of Stock
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AMY BEACH
Quartet for Strings, Op. 89; Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 34; Pastorale, Op. 151; etc
Ambache (with Gabrielle Lester (violin), Helen Keen (flute ) and Diana Ambache (piano)

[ Chandos Classics / CD ]

Release Date: Friday 28 November 2003

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Penguin Stereo Guide (Rosette Recording) - 'Amy Beach's music inhabits conservative rather than progressive ground, a universe or two removed from American contemporaries like Ives. Nevertheless it is fine work, and it's good to welcome this excellent disc containing two major chamber compositions together with a pair of shorter, charming minor pieces.'
International Record Review

Penguin Stereo Guide (Rosette Recording)

'The playing of the chamber group founded by Diana Ambache is both beautiful and distinguished.'
Manchester Evening News

'Recorded sound is warm and vibrant and the disc is thoroughly recommended for the group's perceptive and idiomatic approach to this delicate, enchanting music.'
The Strad

'Amy Beach's music inhabits conservative rather than progressive ground, a universe or two removed from American contemporaries like Ives. Nevertheless it is fine work, and it's good to welcome this excellent disc containing two major chamber compositions together with a pair of shorter, charming minor pieces.'
International Record Review

'Ambache is a flexible ensemble, expanding to the task in hand. All these performances are nicely accomplished and well engineered.'
Hi-Fi News

The Ambache is a flexible group of from three to thirty players. Since its formation in 1984, it has become known for the vitality of its performances and for the cohesiveness of its collaborative, unconducted teamwork. The Ambache is famous for its championship of music by women composers.

The Ambache's previous recording of works by Amy Beach was given a warm critical response and received a Rosette in the Penguin Guide to CDs.

The Ambache will be appearing at London's Wigmore Hall on February 18th 2004, performing the European premiere of Amy Beach's String Quartet. A tour of the East Coast of the USA is planned for November 2004.

Tracks:

Quartet for Strings, Op. 89 in One Movement
Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 34 in A minor
Pastorale, Op. 151 for Woodwind Quintet
Dreaming, Op. 15 No. 3 from Four Sketches for piano (Transcribed for cello and piano by the composer)