Eric Ewazen, a graduate of Juilliard who joined the faculty there upon his graduation in 1980, has written for a variety of ensembles, but has made something of a specialty of writing for brass. This CD makes a persuasive case for his talent as a composer of brass music. While the music is unashamedly old fashioned, and the legacies of Howard Hanson and Vincent Persichetti are never far away, Ewazen is proof it is possible to breathe life into older idioms. The works on this CD may be stronger in their compositional ...
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Eric Ewazen, a graduate of Juilliard who joined the faculty there upon his graduation in 1980, has written for a variety of ensembles, but has made something of a specialty of writing for brass. This CD makes a persuasive case for his talent as a composer of brass music. While the music is unashamedly old fashioned, and the legacies of Howard Hanson and Vincent Persichetti are never far away, Ewazen is proof it is possible to breathe life into older idioms. The works on this CD may be stronger in their compositional inventiveness than in their inspiration, but they are consistently attractive, far better than just well-crafted. He is particularly strong as a melodist; his tunes stay in the ear. His works are welcome contributions to the repertoire of brass music.The works receive energetic performances from members of the American Brass Quintet, assisted by other performers, including the composer on piano. Ewazen is equally skilled at writing pulse-quickening massed ensembles and intimate sonatas for...
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Eric Ewazen. Poor. Used-Acceptable, withdrawn library disc(s) with liner notes. Disc(s) should play great without any playback issues. Disc(s) & liner notes may contain typical library markings like stickers, protective label covers, & writing. Discs may be repackaged in library style casing. Back artwork & any other promo material not included.