Miller & Ramsier Play Ramsier
Paul Ramsier (piano), John Miller (double bass)
Paul Ramsier's doublebass compositions have established the composer as a major figure in the evolution of the instrument. His larger compositions are the most widely performed contemporary works for doublebass and orchestra. These compositions have set new standards for the instrument through more than one hundred fifty performances with orchestras. In the fall of 1999, Ramsier moved from New York City to Sarasota, Florida, where, he says, "I discovered that John Miller, principal bass of the Florida West Coast Symphony, is a world-class soloist of rare gifts." During the summer of 2001, Miller suggested that he and Ramsier make a recording of some of the composer's compositions for doublebass that had not been recorded. Ramsier was initially hesitant to practice the piano again, but Miller and others felt that a composer's participation adds a touchstone for performers - especially when compositions are published - and becomes a historical reference as well. This new CD is the result of this collaboration.
Track Listing
Title | Composer | Performer |
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Three Lyric Pieces | Paul Ramsier | John Miller, double bass, Paul Ramsier, piano |
Zoo of Dreams I "WalrusBird" | Paul Ramsier | John Miller, double bass, Paul Ramsier, piano |
Variations (from Pieces for Friends, Vol. II) | Paul Ramsier | John Miller, double bass, Paul Ramsier, piano |
Six Early Scriabin Pieces | Paul Ramsier, arranger | John Miller, double bass, Paul Ramsier, piano |
J.S. Bach: Preludes and Gallantries | Paul Ramsier, arranger | John Miller, double bass, Paul Ramsier, piano |
Excerpts from Pieces for Friends, Vol. II | Paul Ramsier | John Miller, double bass, Paul Ramsier, piano |
The Low-Note Blues (A Musical Tale for Children) | Paul Ramsier | John Miller, narrator, Paul Ramsier, piano |
Pied Piper | Paul Ramsier | John Miller, double bass, Paul Ramsier, piano |
Reviews
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"This charming selection...listens like your favorite childhood storybook....It was a pleasure to listen to this recording."
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