Tag Archives: Classical

Time Turns Elastic composed by Trey Anastasio and Don Hart set for release

Posted on March 23, 2009 by bandweblogs

Trey Anastasio

Time Turns Elastic, a ground-breaking work for vocals, guitar and orchestra composed by Trey Anastasio and Don Hart, will be released on May 12, 2009 by Rubber Jungle Records, Anastasio's independent label ... Continue reading →

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Richard Zeier releases Phenomenation

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Guest Blogger

Richard Zeier's Phenomenation is a cleanly produced, mostly instrumental album that incorporates sounds from rock, classical, new age, and electronica. The album is well composed and Zeier's guitar work is superb. Each of the thirteen tracks explores emotional locations that … Continue reading →

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Thomas Tallis Classical Genius Still Popular Today with Spem in Alium

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Jenny May

Thomas Tallis was an organist and Renaissance composer in 16th century England. Throughout his career he was hired to write music for the royals - King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I being among them. His musical works have been … Continue reading →

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Sting Plays Lute on Songs From The Labyrinth

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Jenny May

Sting made an appearance on the BBC Breakfast Show this morning promoting his latest album, Songs From The Labyrinth. The album features music by the Elizabethan composer John Dowland with the 17th century lute music performed by Sting. I happened … Continue reading →

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Laurel Zucker & Sara Andon-The Complete W.F. Bach Flute Duos

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Guest Blogger

Laurel Zucker and Sara Andon combine their expertise as flautist in the realm of classical music. Both women are virtuoso performers, veterans that have performed and recorded for many years. The Complete W.F. Bach Flute Duos is an ambitious set … Continue reading →

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Laurel Zucker and Mark Shapiro-Master Music for Flute & Piano

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Guest Blogger

The long time team of Laurel Zucker & Mark Shapiro unite once again on a selection of compositions from influential composers Cesar Franck, Gabriel Faure, Claude Debussy, Franz Schubert, and Maurice Ravel on Master Music for Flute & Piano. The … Continue reading →

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Laurel Zucker & Mark Shapiro-Madrigal for Flute and Piano

Posted on November 2, 2006 by bandweblogs

Laurel Zucker and Mark Shapiro continue their longstanding musical alliance with yet another superb release titled Madrigal for Flute and Piano. This is their seventh release on Cantilena Records. The duo is creating quite a legacy of classical renderings and … Continue reading →

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Laurel Zucker and Mark Delpriora-Romanza Andaluza for Flute and Guitar

Posted on October 24, 2006 by bandweblogs

The flute and acoustic guitar are very compatible. In the realm of classical music, it can be a beautiful marriage between two delicate instruments. Laurel Zucker (flute) and Mark Delpriora (guitar) meld their musical minds for a beautiful recording of … Continue reading →

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Laurel Zucker and Mark Shapiro - The Dark Side of the Flute

Posted on October 16, 2006 by bandweblogs

Even in the world of classical, where the music and listeners are well educated and refined, you can find some humor in a serious world. Laurel Zucker (flute) and Marc Shapiro have united once again to record compositions that look … Continue reading →

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Honest Touch-Memories From A Dream

Posted on September 22, 2006 by bandweblogs

Honest Touch is from across the pond in Athens Greece. The duo of Samy Elgazzar (composer, keyboards) and Fofi Maniadaki (acoustic piano) combine their talents to record Memories From A Dream. Some fine talent backs them as well on the … Continue reading →

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