Harrington/Loewen Duo - The Postcards Sessions (2016) [Hi-Res]

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01. 3 Romanzen, Op. 94 (Arr. F. Hemke for Saxophone & Piano): No. 1, Nicht schnell
02. 3 Romanzen, Op. 94 (Arr. F. Hemke for Saxophone & Piano): No. 2, Einfach, innig
03. 3 Romanzen, Op. 94 (Arr. F. Hemke for Saxophone & Piano): No. 3, Nicht schnell
04. Ave Maria "Tanti anni prima" (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano)
05. 6 Studies in English Folksong (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 1, Adagio
06. 6 Studies in English Folksong (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 2, Andante
07. 6 Studies in English Folksong (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 3, Larghetto
08. 6 Studies in English Folksong (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 4, Lento
09. 6 Studies in English Folksong (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 5, Andante tranquillo
10. 6 Studies in English Folksong (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 6, Allegro vivace
11. Oblivion (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano)
12. 5 Danses exotiques: No. 1, Pambiche
13. 5 Danses exotiques: No. 2, Baião
14. 5 Danses exotiques: No. 3, Mambo
15. 5 Danses exotiques: No. 4, Samba lenta
16. 5 Danses exotiques: No. 5, Merengue
17. Histoires (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 1, La meneuse de tortues d'or
18. Histoires (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 2, Le petit ane blanc
19. Histoires (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 3, Le vieux mendiant
20. Histoires (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 4, Bajo la mesa
21. Histoires (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): No. 5, La cage de cristal
22. Concertino for Saxophone: II. Aeolian Song (Version for Saxophone & Piano)
23. Tableaux de Provence (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): I. Farandoulo di chatouno
24. Tableaux de Provence (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): II. Cansoun per ma mio
25. Tableaux de Provence (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): III. La Boumiano
26. Tableaux de Provence (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): IV. Dis Alyscamps, l'amo souspire
27. Tableaux de Provence (Arr. for Saxophone & Piano): V. Lou Cabridan


On their latest Ravello Records release THE POSTCARD SESSIONS, the Harrington/Loewen Duo offers a sampling of evocative, colorful works for saxophone that have become perennial favorites of both performers and audiences. The album is emblematic of the saxophone’s European ancestry, as well as its versatility and flexibility in performing works composed for other instruments. Originally composed for oboe and piano, Robert Schumann’s Drei Romanzen, Op. 94 (1849) highlights the composer’s melodic skill and sets the lyrical tone that dominates the album. The heartfelt performance of Astor Piazzolla’s Ave Maria (1984) was adapted from soprano, strings and piano; while his piece Oblivion (1982), originally written for bandoneon and orchestra, represents the composer’s most celebrated style: tango. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Six Studies in English Folk-Song (1926) are an eclectic mix of folksongs featuring various modalities and tempi. Cinq Danses Exotiques (1961) by Jean Francaix, Histoires (1921/1939) by Jacques Ibert, Aeolian Song (1953) by Warren Benson, and Tableaux de Provence (1955) by Paule Maurice are all works that add to the distinctive character of the musical postcards on this album. • Canadian musicians Allen Harrington (saxophone) and Laura Loewen established the Harrington/Loewen Duo in 2002 • Both performers are professors at the University of Manitoba’s Desautels Faculty of Music in Winnipeg, Canada • The works by Paule Maurice, Jean Francaix, and Jacques Ibert specifically reflect a long tradition of French saxophone music, which remains vibrant to this day • Many of the works on the album were originally written for other instruments, and later adapted for saxophone and piano • This is the second album from The Harrington/Loewen Duo on Ravello Records, following their June 2014 release METROPOLIS (RR7889)

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