Paul Chihara: Love Music
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composer Paul Chihara comments that “This cd is a labor of love. It represents my activities in concert, ballet, movies and Broadway — and is unabashedly personal and romantic.” One can think of Paul Chihara as several different composers: the Chihara of exquisite instrumental color; the Chihara of the theatre; and the Chihara of American popular music. Premiering throughout the U.S. and Europe for more than five decades, Chihara’s prize-winning concert works have earned him both domestic and international recognition. He was composer-in-residence for the San Francisco Ballet, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Marlboro Festival. He has composed scores for more than 100 motion pictures and television series. Active on Broadway, he was musical consultant and arranger for Sophisticated Ladies.
Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Love Music (Concerto for Violin, Clarinet & Orchestra) | Paul Chihara | Alyssa Park, violin, Gary Gray, clarinet, Slovak Radio Symphony, Kirk Trevor, conductor, John Moses, klezmer clarinet, Doug Masek, alto saxophone |
| Duo Concertante | Paul Chihara | Ani Kavafian, violin, Paul Neubauer, viola |
| Two Images | Paul Chihara | Anthony Costa, clarinet, Tim Deighton, viola, Enrico Elisi, piano |
| Embraceable Duo | Paul Chihara | Ani Kavafian, violin, Paul Neubauer, viola |
| Two Ellington String Quartet Fantasies | Paul Chihara | The Harlem String Quartet |
Reviews
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"...I was completely won over by...Paul Chihara, the composer of beautiful flowing lyrical lines and occasional hints of jazz. ...The performances on this CD are uniformly exemplary."
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