CLASSICAL MUSIC ARCHIVES: CD Reviews On this outstanding live recording the awardwinning Russian-Canadian pianist AlexanderTselyakov gives impressive performances of works by Russian composers. http://www.prs.net/reviews/piano.html
Extractions: PHILIP GLASS - METAMORPHOSIS KHA 005 BACH - GOLDBERG VARIATIONS CLAVES 50-2407 J S Bachs Goldberg Variations is the last of a series of keyboard music works that the composer published under the title of Clavierübung . Many people consider this the most serious and challenging composition that has ever been written for harpsichord. Based on a single bass theme, the variations prove Bachs profound understanding of many musical styles as well as his exceptional performing technique. This largest of all clavier pieces encapsulates the whole history of Baroque variation, as Beethovens Diabelli Variations later did for the Classical period. It requires a performer capable of virtuoso techniques and this outstanding recording the work is by the brilliant young Swiss pianist Cédric Pescia, gold medallist of the 2002 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition held in Salt Lake City. His performances during the competition also earned him a $30,000 prize, the peer jury prize, and worldwide concert and recital opportunities. As well as appearing at many leading music festivals he is a soloist with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, the Utah Symphony, the Festival Strings of Lucerne, and the Sinfonie Orchester Berlin.
Brandon University - School Of Music Jana Sterling, clarinet Laura Loewen, piano Ben Reimer, percussion. Jana Starling,clarinet, Laura Loewen, piano, Ben Reimer, percussion Programme More. http://www.brandonu.ca/music/People/FacultyPages/FordR/Blis'_Music_Publishers/Ne
Extractions: Last season Brandon University School of Music hosted over 120 concerts between September and April, including performances by faculty and student soloists, faculty and student ensembles, and many distinguished guest artists. Master classes by visiting artists and short-term residencies occur each year.
