In
their two decades of existence, the Da Capo Chamber
Players have established themselves firmly as one of
America's finest contemporary music ensembles.
Along the way they have garnered the respect and
admiration of a generation of composers, including two
of the most highly esteemed of all American masters:
George Perle and Elliott Carter.
This carefully chosen program reflects
both the formative and mature work of each composer and
the dynamic performances from Da Capo assure that this
disc will become a milestone in the recorded history of
twentieth century music.
"Da
Capo Chamber Players are at home in this conservatory
setting and turn out impeccable performances." —Option
Not
available.
PERFORMERS
Patricia
Spencer, flute; Laura Flax, clarinet;
Joel Laster, violin; André Emelianoff, cello; Sarah
Rothenberg, piano
PROGRAM
1.
Elliott
Carter: Enchanted Preludes (1988)
6:07
2.
Elliott
Carter: Canon for Four (1984)
4:04
George
Perle: Sonata for Cello and Piano (1985)
18:13
3.
I.
Cadenza
2:56
4.
II.
Allegro
5:03
5.
III.
Variations
5:47
6.
IV.
Rondo
4:23
7.
George
Perle: Lyric Piece (1946)
3:54
8.
Elliott
Carter: Pastorale (1941)
George
Perle: Sonata a quattro (1982)
20:37
9.
I.
Introduction and
Allegro
6:53
10.
II.
Scherzo
4:11
11.
III.
Notturno
3:41
12.
IV.
Finale
5:52
13.
Elliott
Carter: Esprit rude/esprit doux (1985)
4:27
Recorded
(#9-12) May 1987 in the Recital Room at Shepard Hall at
the City College of New York; (#2, 13) 5 Feburary
1988 at Merkin Concert Hall in New York; (#1, 3-8)
15-16 September 1988 at SUNY-Purchase.
In
their two decades of existence, the Da Capo Chamber
Players have established themselves firmly as one of
America's finest contemporary music ensembles.
Along the way they have garnered the respect and
admiration of a generation of composers, including two
of the most highly esteemed of all American masters:
George Perle and Elliott Carter.
