American Music for Harpsichord
Mark Kroll (harpsichord), Carol Lieberman (violin), Alan Weiss (flute), Bruce Creditor (clarinet), Nancy Armstrong (soprano)
The harpsichordist Mark Kroll has long been recognized as one of the central figures in the field of historical performance and early keyboard instruments. During a career spanning over 50 years, he has concertized worldwide as a harpsichordist and fortepianist, winning critical acclaim for his virtuosity and expressive playing. His many recordings include solo repertoire, violin and keyboard music with Baroque violinist Carol Lieberman, and world premiere recordings of Hummel's transcriptions of Mozart symphonies. As an educator he has served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Historical Performance at Boston University since 1977, and he is frequently invited to teach as guest professor at music academies such as Wurzburg. This is his first recording of a disc devoted to just contemporary music and it is most welcome. How many remember the wonderful recording of the beautiful Trimble piece on Columbia in their modern American music series? This new performance is just as stunning and most welcome.
Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Six Sonatas for Cembalo | Lou Harrison | Mark Kroll, harpsichord |
| Fantasy for Harpsichord | Ellen Taaffe Zwilich | Mark Kroll, harpsichord |
| Fantasy-Toccata for Solo Harpsichord | Gardner Read | Mark Kroll, harpsichord |
| Sonatina for violin and Harpsichord | Walter Piston | Carol Lieberman, violin, Mark Kroll, harpsichord |
| Yizkor and Anima Aeterna for Flute and Harpsichord | Robert Starer | Alan Weiss, flute, Mark Kroll, harpsichord |
| Four Fragments from the Canterbury Tales | Lester Trimble | Nancy Armstrong, soprano, Bruce Creditor, clarinet, Alan Weiss, flute, Mark Kroll, harpsichord |
Reviews
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"Kroll's superb playing and Harrison's and Piston's gems...make this a good buy."
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