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Classical Music

Meditation is a collection great works of a contemplative nature from the violin repertoire.

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This is Volume 1 in what will be the complete organ works of Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937). In this series, five magnificent Aeolian-Skinner and E.M. Skinner instruments render Widor symphonies and other works with an "American Classic" accent. Joby Bell clearly loves these works, and proves to be an ideal performer for them. Organist Joby Bell brings to his performances a contagious affability and a keen sensitivity toward increasing an audience's appreciation for organ music. His recital programming demonstrates a varied and interesting repertoire, always enhanced by illuminating program notes designed to embrace all audiences. His acclaimed blog deals with a comprehensive range of organ-related topics including teaching philosophies, recital preparation, church music, and professional concerns.

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Dr. Salvador Brotons was born into a Barcelona family of musicians. His father was his first music teacher, and he studied flute with him before continuing his studies at the Barcelona Conservatory of Music, obtaining superior titles in flute, composition, and orchestral conducting. He moved to the United States in 1985 with the receipt of a Fulbright Scholarship, and went on to receive his Doctorate in Music from Florida State University. This is the first volume in Roberto Alvarez’s project to record Broton’s entire compositional output for flute. Born in Asturias, on the Northern coast of Spain, Roberto Alvarez began his studies in the Music Conservatory of his birthplace before going on to study at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. He currently serves as Principal Piccolo of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

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Strange Travels, the second Centaur release to feature composer Nancy Galbraith, include works for varying ensembles and solo piano. Ms. Galbraith's instrumental and vocal works are noted for their rich harmonic textures, rhythmic vitality, emotional and spiritual depth, and wide range of expression. Her significant contributions to contemporary across-the-board repertoire have assured Ms. Galbraith a leading role in defining the sound of contemporary classical music. A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, she is Prof. of Composition at prestigious Carnegie Mellon University.

Russian pianist Daria Gloukhova shows once again that she is one of the most interesting pianists before the public today. Daria plays with a passion that is far too often lacking in modern piano performance.