News AUERBACH Preludes (24) and Postlude for Violin and Piano. T filah VadimGluzman (vn); Angela Yoffe (pn) BIS CD1242 (6806) http://www.sikorski.de/articles/article672.html
Extractions: The two other pieces included on this recent release are of similar scope to the Preludes. T'filah (Prayer) for violin solo was composed in 1996; shaped with mature artistry, it is exactly the sort of piece one would expect from its title after hearing the Preludes. Postlude is a simple, sad, romantic melody. Written in memory of a friend, it is both touching and subtle. Scouts of young compositional talent will definitely want to hear this recording. Of gifted young composers there is no shortage today. But my question is this: Where is the audience for whom these remarkable youth are writing? It sometimes seems as if there are more talented living composers than there are listeners who care to hear their work. Where does this all lead?
