All media outlets have a special place for unsolicited materials. This week we’ll explore unexpected musical treats that were delivered to Bill’s doorstep. This week’s music is a collection of eclectic and colorful works which deserve their own week.
Through the Mail Slot
Playlist
Episode 1
J.S. Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring & Sheep May Safely Graze
Fleisher, piano
Vanguard 1551
3:37, 4:57
Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in E Major, K. 380/L. 23
Fleisher, piano
Vanguard 1551
5:17
Rossini: Duo for Cello and Double Bass in D major
McCoy, double bass; Doane, violoncello
Bridge 9163
12:53
Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 (excerpts)
Scottish Chamber/Platt; Barton-Pine, violin
Cedille 83
17:44
Arr. Barton-Pine: Medley of Scots tunes (excerpts)
Scottish Chamber/Platt; Barton-Pine, violin; Fraser, violin
Cedille 83
5:00, 1:06
Episode 2
Brahms: Trio No. 1 in B Major, I
Trio Solisti
Marquis 329
15:08
Svoboda: Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra, Op. 148, II
Oregon Symphony/DePreist; DaPonte, marimba
Albany 604
8:06
Schubert: Sonata for Piano in B flat major, D 960, I
Fleisher, piano
Vanguard 1551
20:42
Bolcom: Graceful Ghost
Cardenes, violin; Manriquez, piano
Ocean 103
5:11
Episode 3
Chopin: Mazurka for piano, B 145/Op. 50: No. 3 in C sharp minor
Fleisher, piano
Vanguard 1551
4:32, 2:17
Chopin: Nocturne for piano, B96/Op. 27: No. 2 in D flat major
Fleisher, piano
Vanguard 1551
6:48
J.S. Bach: “Ich Habe Genug”, BWV 82
Orchestra of Emmanuel Music/Smith; Lieberson, mezzo soprano
None 79692
23:39
Schubert: Sonata for Piano in B flat major, D 960, II & III
Fleisher, piano
Vanguard 1551
15:03
Episode 4
Rodrigo: Cuatro piezas para piano
Pizarro, piano
Naxos 8.557272
12:06
Argento: Walden Pond
The Dale Warland Singers/Warland
Gothic 49217
8:58, 13:39
Schubert: Sonata for Piano in B flat major, D 960, IV
Fleisher, piano
Vanguard 1551
7:31
Elgar: Duetto
McCoy, double bass; Austin, trombone
Bridge 9163
:58
Gliere: Cradle Song
McCoy, double bass; Weller, viola
Bridge 9163
3:11
Rodrigo: Pastoral
Pizarro, piano
Naxos 8.557272
1:56
Episode 5
Schubert: Sonata for Arpeggione & Piano in a minor, D. 821, II & III
Finkel, violoncello; Han, piano
Artist Led 10401-2
14:08
Mozart: Sonata for Violin and Piano in F Major, K. 377, II
Steinberg, violin; Uchida, piano
Phil 411502
10:04
J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
“Erbarme Dich”
Venice Baroque Orchestra/Marcon; Kirchschlager, mezzo soprano
Sony 89924
6:40
Rorem: Symphony No. 3, I & II
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/Serebrier
Naxos 8.559149
9:13
Fernández: El Diablo Suelto
Williams, guitar
Sony 90451
2:17
Debussy: Claire de Lune fr. Suite Bergamasque
Fleisher, piano
Vanguard 1551
4:50
Bottesini: Gran Duetto No. 3 (excerpt)
McCoy, double bass; Patitucci, double bass
Bridge 9163
2:02