Chamber Musicof James Yannatos
Martha Babcock (cello), Doriot Anthony Dwyer (flute), Edwin Barker (contrabass), Eric Ruske (horn)
James Yannatos was born and educated in New York City. His teachers were Boulanger, Dallapiccola, Milhaud and Hindemith in composition and William Steinberg and Leonard Bernstein for conducting. He has been Music Director of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra since 1964. A word now about the soloists who appear on this recording. Martha Babcock is the principal cellist of the Boston Symphony, Edwin Barker the principal doublebass with the Boston Symphony and for many years Doriot Anthony Dwyer was the principal flute for the same Orchestra. Eric Ruske was named Associate Principal Horn of the Cleveland Orchestra when he was only 20.
Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Sonata for Solo Cello | James Yannatos | Martha Babcock, cello |
| Haiku for Solo Flute | James Yannatos | Doriot Anthony Dwyer, flute |
| Variations for Solo Contrabass | James Yannatos | Edwin Barker, contrabass |
| Simultaneous Contrasts: Suite for Solo French Horn | James Yannatos | Eric Ruske, French horn |
Reviews
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"[James Yannatos] has enlisted fine players in his cause...Barker shows impressive follow-through and technical concentration..."
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