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"Plumeri's music has a dramatic inevitability that carries the listener along without questioning, very much like the best of Tchaikovsky's efforts." - Fanfare - Lyrically conceived modern chamber music of acclaimed composer conductor Johnterryl Plumeri
Genre:
Classical: Chamber Music
Release Date:
2009
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Romance For Clarinet, Strings and Harp
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Record Label: GMMC Records
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The Romance for Clarinet, Strings and Harp is the first of a multi volume set of recordings, displaying the chamber music of Johnterryl Plumeri. Featuring the exquisite playing of clarinetist Robert Fitzer, flautists Louise Di Tullio and Kathryn Humble, oboist David Weiss, harpist Gail Levant and members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, volume one focuses on five Plumeri compositions spanning the years 1979 through 2007. From the swirling textures of Sand Without Water to the sultry romance of Evening Light, this CD provides an extended journey into the delicate side of Johnterryl Plumeri. Mixed by Plumeri and mastered by Grammy award winning mastering engineer Arnie Acosta, The Romance for Clarinet, Strings and Harp gives the listener a clear and live experience of the lyricism of Johnterryl Plumeri.
"Plumeri has an inborn dramatic sense of shape and pacing. These well-prepared, composer-conducted performances and recordings are both technically and esthetically stunning."
– Fanfare Magazine
"Plumeri has a wonderful gift for lyricism, And this work has a considerable amount of it." – Double Reed Review
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Romance for Clarinet, Strings and Harp
author: Johnterryl Plumeri
Wonderful music. A purity of voice and questions-always answered in authoritative fashion; a dialogue between old souls with wise questions and searching answers. Reminds me of the songs that happen between the yin of distant lands and the yang of the nurturing present. The music seems like a call from all possible muses urging creation from the depths of your soul.
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Essential chamber music
author: Eric Swanson
This collection of chamber works from Terry Plumeri has been in my car's CD player for about six months. It is the most compelling, moving, beautifully written new music for small ensemble that I have heard in decades.
The compositions span several periods of Mr. Plumeri's composing career, yet fit together seamlessly. His musical mind, speaking freely, elegantly, and powerfully through his lush orchestrations, refresh the soul and stimulate the musical imagination.
The musicianship is superb, the compositions engrossing, the production perfectly balanced. I find this disc to be something that provides life and beauty in any setting and circumstances.
It is wonderful to hear Mr. Plumeri's musical mind laid bare. The exquisite workmanship of his orchestral compositions is even more clearly visible when played by fewer voices. He creates an amazing amount of musical interest with spare instrumentation.
These chamber pieces have the relentless urgency, finesse, originality, and emotional impact of Beethoven's or Bartok's string quartets. This disc is not to be missed.
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A Beautiful Journey!
author: Rachel G
Plumeri takes the listener on a beautiful journey with his enchanting melodies. This is a CD I have listened to again and again leaving me with a warm feeling at the bottom of my soul. I highly recommend this CD for lover's of the clarinet and flute. The melodies expressed here are warm and magical, fun and daring, sometimes mysterious and haunting; all in all Plumeri's Romance for Clarinet, Strings and Harp is truly a musical masterpiece allowing the listener to journey to magical places. Bravo!!
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Great Chamber Music CD!
author: Jason R.
Plumeri’s Romance for Clarinet, Strings and Harp is a great and welcome addition to the clarinet repertoire. Robert Fitzer gives an exquisite performance in this premiere recording. The result is one in which the listener achieves an intimate and personal relationship with the warm and playful voice of the clarinet. I highly recommend this for those who love the concert clarinet. Other highlights of the CD are the exotic flavors captured in Sand Without Water. The dialog between the wild and frenetic bird represented by Kathryn Humble on flute and the somber and melancholy lyricism of the English Horn, is spectacular. Also not to be missed is the beautiful playing of premiere studio flautist, Louise Di Tullio on Plumeri’s Evening Light…A moody excursion into the color blue. All in all, Plumeri’s new chamber CD is one which begs to be played repeatedly.
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