The Snell Sessions

Christopher Creviston (saxophone), Hannah Gruber (piano)

Catalog #: TROY1285
Release Date: August 1, 2011
Format: Digital
Instrumental

Since their first performance in Carnegie Hall in 2007, saxophonist Christopher Creviston and pianist Hannah Gruber have been guests on series and festivals across the United States. Active proponents of new music, they have commissioned works by Katherine Hoover, John Fitz Rogers and Gregory Wanamaker, among others. A former New York freelancer, Christopher Creviston is on the faculty of the Crane School of Music. He has appeared in venues ranging from Carnegie and Merkin to Paisley Park and the Apollo Theatre. In addition to his work with Hannah Gruber, Creviston performs regularly with the Capitol Quartet.

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Title Composer Performer
Mantis David Heinick Christopher Creviston, saxophone, Hannah Gruber, piano
Sonata William Albright Christopher Creviston, saxophone, Hannah Gruber, piano
Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140 Sigfrid Karg-Elert Christopher Creviston, saxophone, Hannah Gruber, piano
Vocalise-Òtude Gabriel Fauré Christopher Creviston, saxophone, Hannah Gruber, piano
Fantaisie Denis Bédard Christopher Creviston, saxophone, Hannah Gruber, piano
Sonata, Op. 29 Robert Muczynski Christopher Creviston, saxophone, Hannah Gruber, piano

Reviews

  • "Creviston has the personality and fingers of a first rate soloist...He phrases with great color and sensitivity...and he has the ability to keep up with any flurry of notes on the page..."

    – American Record Guide

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