George Walker: Great American Concert Music
George Walker, Leon Bates, Robert Pollock, Alison Buchanan, Gregory Walker, Ritz Chamber Players
This recording continues the series on Albany Records of the music of the distinguished composer George Walker, who celebrated his 90th birthday June 27. Walker is an acknowledged American Master whose orchestral works have been played by every major American orchestra. He is the recipient of seven honorary doctorate degrees and has been inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame. Included on the CD are his Piano Sonata No. 3 written in 1976, his Music for 3 composed in 1971, his Piano Sonata No. 5 composed in 2003 and numerous songs. Walker's music is given superb performances by a sterling group of artists.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Piano Sonata No. 3 | George Walker | Leon Bates, piano |
| Music for 3 | George Walker | Ritz Chamber Players |
| The Bereaved Maid | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| Hey Nonny No | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| Sweet, Let Me Go | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| So We'll Go No More A-Roving | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| With Rue My Heart Is Laden | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| Wild Nights | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| What If I Say I Shall Not Wait | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| I Have No Life But This | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| Bequest | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| Response | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| A Red Red Rose | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| In Time of Silver Rain Leaving | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| Ev'ry Time I Feel De Spirit | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| I Got A Letter From Jesus | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| Mary Wore Three Links of Chain | George Walker | Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano |
| Bleu for Unaccompanied Violin | George Walker | Gregory Walker, violin |
| Piano Sonata No. 5 | George Walker | Robert Pollock, piano |
Reviews
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"George Walker's album of concert music is great indeed. The third piano sonata is played exquisitely here That Walker is also a first-rate pianist is evident in the style of composition. ...If you don't already own any of George Walker's music this is a fine first purchase."
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George Walker is one of the most accomplished, fiercely individual composers this country has ever produced."
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