Dark Dances: Compositions by John Allemeier
Ning Zhao (viola), Mira Frisch (cello), Kari Giles (violin), Erinn Frechette (flute), Allan Rosenfeld (bass clarinet), Jennifer Dior (flute), Michael Mosley (double bass), Will Campbell (alto saxophone), Susan Teicher (piano), Katherine Lewis (viola), Anna Cromwell (violin), UNC Charlotte Percussion
The music of John Allemeier has been described as having a "sweet sense of mystery." His music has been performed throughout the United States and Europe in chamber concerts and at international festivals. A graduate of the University of Iowa, Northwestern University and Augustana College, he also studied at the Internationalen Ferienkurse für Neue Musik in Darmstadt. He teaches composition and music theory at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. This CD presents four premiere recordings of his music for various chamber ensembles. Each of these pieces resulted from commissions and collaborations with education and and artistic organizations between 2007 and 2010.
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| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Those Voices | John Allemeier | Erinn Frechette, flute, Allan Rosenfeld, bass clarinet, Kari Giles, violin, Ning Zhao, viola, Mira Frisch, cello |
| Dark Dances | John Allemeier | UNC Charlotte Percussion Ensemble, Rick Dior, conductor |
| Solstice | John Allemeier | Jennifer Dior, flute, Will Campbell, alto saxophone, Kari Giles, violin, Mira Frisch, cello, Michael Mosely, double bass |
| 4 | John Allemeier | Anna Cromwell, violin, Katherine Lewis, viola, Mira Frisch, cello, Susan Teicher, piano |
Reviews
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"Overall, it is a disc of lively, imaginative, and propulsive work, all of which bodes well for a substantial career. ...The performances are top-notch throughout
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"The performers really dig into the music on Dark Dances, and it fits the music well. Even at their most tranquil these four pieces by John Allemeier express a certain vitality, and they are well served here by the players."
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