Stephen Shewan: Orchestral & Instrumental Music
Alice Meyer (clarinet), Stephen Shewan (piano), Emily Britton (horn), Paul Shewan (trumpet), Moores School Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Brass Quintet, Roberts Wesleyan College Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Franz Anton Krager
Composer Stephen Shewan (b. 1962) is a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College and Ithaca College, and received his DMA from the Eastman School of Music. Now the director of bands at Williamsville East High School, he is active as a guest conductor, pianist, and clinician. Winner of the 2011 Choral Composition Festival at Ithaca College and recipient of the 2011 Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts from the College Board, Shewan has had performances of his music from orchestras and ensembles across the United States and Europe. His music has been called imaginative and infectious by critics. This disc offers a collection of his compositions for orchestra, wind ensemble, brass quintet and wind instruments, featuring sonatas for horn, trumpet, and clarinet. This is the third recording on Albany Records devoted exclusively to his music.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Celebration Overture | Stephen Shewan | Moores School Symphony Orchestra; Franz Anton Krager, conductor |
| Elegy for String Orchestra | Stephen Shewan | Moores School Symphony Orchestra; Franz Anton Krager, conductor |
| Sonata for Clarinet & Piano | Stephen Shewan | Alice Meyer, clarinet; Stephen Shewan, piano |
| Sonata for Horn & Piano | Stephen Shewan | Emily Britton, horn; Stephen Shewan, piano |
| Suite for Trumpet & Piano | Stephen Shewan | Paul Shewan, trumpet; Stephen Shewan, piano |
| Hoedown! For Brass Quintet | Stephen Shewan | Virginia Brass Quintet |
| Suite for Marice for Wind Ensemble | Stephen Shewan | Roberts Wesleyan College Wind Ensemble; Paul Shewan, conductor |
| King David's Dance for Wind Ensemble | Stephen Shewan | Roberts Wesleyan College Wind Ensemble; Paul Shewan, conductor |
Reviews
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"In the end, I agree with Katie Johnson (The Horn Call, 2/16) — this [Sonata for Horn & Piano] is a strong contemporary work that will be fun to hear on recitals in the future. Advanced players are required, but the piece will be worth the work. (The Horn Call - Jeff Snedeker)An advanced and mature student of professional would be best equipped to meet the demands of this work. Overall, this is an intriguing and unique composition that many performers and audiences will be delighted to experience.
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