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Superb performances of this distinguished composer's music.

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.
Contents:
George Walker, composer
Piano Sonata No. 3
Leon Bates, piano

George Walker, composer
Music for 3
Ritz Chamber Players

George Walker, composer
The Bereaved Maid
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
Hey Nonny No
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
Sweet, Let Me Go
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
So We'll Go No More A-Roving
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
With Rue My Heart Is Laden
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
Wild Nights
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
What If I Say I Shall Not Wait
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
I Have No Life But This
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
Bequest
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
Response
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
A Red Red Rose
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
In Time of Silver Rain Leaving
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
Ev'ry Time I Feel De Spirit
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
I Got A Letter From Jesus
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
Mary Wore Three Links of Chain
Alison Buchanan, soprano, George Walker, piano

George Walker, composer
Bleu for Unaccompanied Violin
Gregory Walker, violin

George Walker, composer
Piano Sonata No. 5
Robert Pollock, piano

Review:
“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.” (American Record Guide)

“…George Walker is one of the most accomplished, fiercely individual composers this country has ever produced.” (Fanfare)
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