Arnold Rosner: Chamber Music
The musical language of the New York-based Arnold Rosner (1945–2013) clothes the modal harmony and rhythm of pre-Baroque polyphony in rich Romantic colours, producing a style that is instantly recognisable and immediately appealing. These four chamber works, all receiving their first recordings, embrace a wide range of emotions, from tragic nobility to buoyant good humour, with Rosner’s use of modality adding a hint of the Orient.
Curtis Macomber, violin Tracks 1–3
Maxine Neuman, cello Tracks 4–7, 11–13
David Richmond, bassoon Tracks 8–10
Margaret Kampmeier, piano Tracks 1-3
Carson Cooman, piano 8–10
Listen To This Recording:
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Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano, Op. 18 (1963; rev. 2004)
- I Allegro molto
- II Lento
- III Allegro
- No. 1 AÌ€ la Greque
- No. 2 Raga
- No. 3 Sarabande
- No. 4 Musique du Nord
- I Adagio
- II Allegro energico ma serioso
- III Lento
- I Adagio
- II Moderato, con rubato
- III Allegro
Danses à la mode, Op. 101 (1994)
Sonata for Bassoon and Piano, Op. 121 (2006)
Sonata No. 2 for Cello and Piano, Op. 89, La Divina Commedia (1990)
The Art Music Lounge :
‘An interesting and unusual disc, then, one that you will enjoy hearing.’
—Lynn René Bayley, The Art Music Lounge
MusicWeb International :
‘All the musicians here, including ubiquitous composer Carson Cooman, find empathy and sympathy for this music. They pour their hearts and technique into this often dourly beautiful music.
A strongly forward recorded image and a well informed and readable essay complete the picture.’
—Rob Barnett, MusicWeb International