Hidden Gems for Reed Quintet

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Release Date: 06-04-2018
PTC: 5186696
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Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) arr. Raaf Hekkema

Nina Simone (1933-2003) arr. Jelte Althuis

Carlo Gesualdo (1566-1613) arr. Raaf Hekkema

Abing (1893-1950) arr. Oliver Boekhoorn

Johann Wilhelm Wilms (1772-1847) arr. Jelte Althuis

12) Rondo from Sinfonia à grand orchestre no. 4 5:51

Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) arr. Alban Wesly

Josquin des Prez (ca. 1450-1521) arr. Lucas van Helsdingen

Total Tracks 18
Total Duration 01hr 09min

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Calefax is an internationally acclaimed ensemble of reed players renowned for performing their own arrangements and newly commissioned compositions for the unique combination of oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bass clarinet and bassoon. Switching genres and periods with consummate ease, this adventurous new release for PENTATONE from the reed quintet Calefax is a superb collection of well-honed arrangements of less familiar works, all played with the ensemble’s customary verve, passion, and mellow sound. From the frothy virtuosity of Corelli and Locatelli to the haunting beauty of Gesualdo, Satie, and the heartfelt introspection of Nina Simone, it’s an astonishingly varied and intriguing programme. As well as pieces by Franck and Janáček, it includes one commission, Look for Me by Nico Muhly, based on an American folk song, and an arrangement of the Chinese popular song Er Quan Ying Yue. All these pieces have regularly featured in Calefax’s concerts and they fully showcase the ensemble’s versatility and mastery.