Mahler/ Hoefling/ Helian Quartett/ Luecke - Des Todes Tod - Song CyclesBefore the invention of the phonogram, arrangements for chamber orchestras made it easier to listen to orchestral works. In modern times, their charm is not only based on the frequently encountered musical reduction, but also in the possibility to find new nuances in the pieces. On the present CD soprano Barbara Hfling and the Helian Quartett showcase both adaptions (Mahler and Mussorgsky) as well as original works (Hindemith). Ms. Hfling, a singer

For it's eighth volume

a lifeboat volunteer drowns in a hoax alarm

This 12' package is becoming a firm favourite of in-the-know selectors

Stimulated by the violin virtuoso Willy Hess

uncontested master of these repertoires

Ephat had the required stature and reputation

The selections chosen or this release include compositions by Milton Jackson

Cream Soda - Quando Rondo 7

the B minor Rondo is virtuosic

Brahms/ Kauten - Piano Concertos

Leading violist Maxim Rysanov and fellow musicians play Bohuslav Martinu's four later works for viola

specifically my minimal oriented music