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Griffes: The Pleasure Dome / Falletta, Buffalo Philharmonic
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Griffes: The Pleasure Dome / Falletta, Buffalo Philharmonic

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Composer
GRIFFES
Artist
Carol, Barbara, Wincenc, Joann, Quintiliani, Falletta
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Apr 01, 2004
Catalog #
8559164
UPC
636943916421

About

Charles Tomlinson Griffes only lived 35 years; his death in 1920 cut short one of the most promising careers in American music. During his short life span he created a collection of short, rhapsodic works that are full of color and romantic adventure.

The Pleasure-Dome of Kubla-Khan is best known in its orchestrated version, expanded and altered somewhat from the original piano composition. It is a lush, lyrical, and dramatic work whose exotic melodies exude Middle-Eastern and Oriental influences. Of the other compositions, the Piece in D minor, from 1915, stands out. Elegant, impassioned impressionism reigns in this engaging work, and it certainly deserves wider recognition.

Though the rest of the pieces on the CD are all worth hearing, the early transcription for two pianos of the Hansel and Gretel overture is most impressive.

As performed here, it is one of the most charming duo-piano pieces in the repertoire. Michael Lewin plays the rest of the program with passion and precision, though his interpretations lack that last measure of urgency given by James Tocco on Gasparo.  The recorded sound is exemplary, using 24-bit technology for the highest resolution.

--Rad Bennett, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 The White Peacock 05:37
    Track
    1
    Title
    The White Peacock
    Duration
    05:37
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
    Ensemble
    Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    JoAnn Falletta
  2. 2 The Lament of Ian the Proud 03:58
    Track
    2
    Title
    The Lament of Ian the Proud
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
    Performer
    Barbara Quintiliani
    Ensemble
    Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    JoAnn Falletta
  3. 3 Thy Dark Eyes to Mine 02:46
    Track
    3
    Title
    Thy Dark Eyes to Mine
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
    Performer
    Barbara Quintiliani
    Ensemble
    Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    JoAnn Falletta
  4. 4 The Rose of the Night 03:49
    Track
    4
    Title
    The Rose of the Night
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
    Performer
    Barbara Quintiliani
    Ensemble
    Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    JoAnn Falletta
  5. 5 Bacchanale 03:59
    Track
    5
    Title
    Bacchanale
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
  6. 6 Clouds 04:08
    Track
    6
    Title
    Clouds
    Duration
    04:08
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
  7. 7 The Lake at Evening 03:33
    Track
    7
    Title
    The Lake at Evening
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
    Ensemble
    Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    JoAnn Falletta
  8. 8 The Vale of Dreams 03:02
    Track
    8
    Title
    The Vale of Dreams
    Duration
    03:02
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
    Ensemble
    Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    JoAnn Falletta
  9. 9 The Night Winds 01:52
    Track
    9
    Title
    The Night Winds
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
    Ensemble
    Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    JoAnn Falletta
  10. 10 Poem for Flute and Orchestra 09:58
    Track
    10
    Title
    Poem for Flute and Orchestra
    Duration
    09:58
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes
  11. 11 The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan 12:29
    Track
    11
    Title
    The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan
    Duration
    12:29
    Composer
    Charles Tomlinson Griffes