Deep blue and dirty. Works by Andrew Schultz
Southern Cross SoloistsClassical, New Music
Wirripang Wirr 065
www.australiancomposers.com.au
Reviewed by Gwen Bennett, August 1st, 2015
Note: Due to some editorial mismanagement, we have received two reviews of this disc, the other by Elizabeth Silsbury. We have decided that it would be interesting to publish both. The evocative title – Deep blue and dirty – comes from a piece for bassoon and piano, one of six chamber works on this CD… continue reading »
Deep Blue and Dirty. Works by Andrew Schultz
Southern Cross SoloistsClassical, New Music
Wirripang Wirr 065
Reviewed by Elizabeth Silsbury, August 1st, 2015
Note: Due to some editorial mismanagement, we have received two reviews of this disc, the other by Gwen Bennett. We have decided that it would be interesting to publish both. “Deep Blue and Dirty” indeed is the title piece of Andrew Schultz’s collection, ten items played with unfailing excellence by various combinations of the Southern… continue reading »
Foundations. Modern Works in the Classical Tradition. Includes Magnificat and Nunc Dimitis by Australian composer Andrew Schultz, others by Sergio Cervetti, David Nisbet Stewart, Joanne D Carey, Daniel Perttu and Jonathan Sacks
Kühn Mixed Choir of Prague, conducted by Marek Vorlicek; Libor Dudas, organ; Thomas Pinch, organist, with Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Peter VronskyClassical, New Music
Navona Records NV5939
www.navonarecords.com
Reviewed by Elizabeth Silsbury, February 1st, 2016
Navona record company, based in North Hampton USA, has put together a collection of choral and instrumental pieces. Eight of the eleven are linked by a common thread of religious texts or themes. All purport to build new structures on old foundations. Of the composers, only Andrew Schultz is Australian. His works were recorded in… continue reading »
