Brash Attacks

Sycil Mathai (trumpet), Mike Boschen (trombone), Yann Dubost (double bass), Richard Wilson (piano), Laura Ahlbeck (oboe), Moran Katz (clarinet), Sophie Shao (cello), Janet Arms (flute), Laura Flax (clarinet), Ah Ling Neu (viola)

Catalog #: TROY1080
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Format: Digital
Chamber

Richard Wilson writes: "The music on this compact disc spans my entire composing career...The three short pieces for piano from my senior year in college reflect an enthusiasm for Boulez, who was teaching at Harvard that year. Quite different in style are the herbal pieces that were intended as teaching material for young piano students but are, without doubt, a bit too complex for that purpose. My propensity for technical challenge is even more evident in the solo works for bass and oboe. Chamber music has always been my preferred milieu."

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Track Listing

Title Composer Performer
Brash Attacks for Trumpet & Trombone Richard Wilson Sycil Mathai, trumpet, Mike Boschen, trombone
Gravitas Richard Wilson Yann Dubost, double bass
Three Short Pieces for Piano Richard Wilson Richard Wilson, piano
Ironies Richard Wilson Laura Ahlbeck, oboe
Timeshare Richard Wilson Moran Katz, clarinet, Sophie Shao, cello
Sour Flowers Richard Wilson Richard Wilson, piano
Senza Furore Richard Wilson Janet Arms, flute, Laura Flax, clarinet, Ah Ling Neu, viola, Richard Wilson, piano

Reviews

  • "Richard Wilson is a composer who values craft, restraint, elegance, and subtlety. ...Wilson plays in three works, and he's a fabulous pianist – steely, precise, crisp. His musicianship and sensitivity are obvious."

    – Fanfare

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