Listening Journal: November 24-30, 2008

About ten days ago a friend of mine, John Bilotta, gave me a recording of a concert he hosted in 2007 as a part of his San Francisco Chamber Wind Festival.  This particular concert featured the ensemble-in-residence, Rarescale.  The members of the ensemble who performed that night include Carla Rees - flutes, David Black - guitar and Michael Oliva - electronics.  I was amazed by the performance from this group.  The whole concert was great and they are an ensemble worth checking out.  Their website is: www.rarescale.org.uk.

Rarescale concert - August 4, 2007

   Daniel Giorgetti - Mantra (2006) for alto flute and tape

   John Thow - Dulcis Aurea (2006) for solo flute

   Bruce MacCombie - Nightshade Rounds (1979) for solo guitar

   Michael Oliva - Moss Garden (2006) for bass flute and electronics

   Toru Takemitsu - Toward the Sea (1981) for alto flute and guitar

   Karen Gourlay - Dreamscape (2004) for quartertone alto flute and guitar

   John Bilotta - Shadow Tree (2004) for alto flute and guitar

   Adam Melvin - Hyperlodic Interpretations (2003) for solo alto flute

   Martha Stoddard - Music for Flutes (1999) for two flutes

   Daniel Kessner - Shades of Pastel (1993) for alto flute and guitar

   Toru Takemitsu - Equinox (1993) for solo guitar

   Michael Oliva - River Drive (2007) for bass flute, guitar and electronics

Priscilla McLean - Interplanes (1970) for two pianos

William Penn - Chamber Music II (1972) for cello and piano

Brian Fennelly - Prelude and Elegy (1973) for brass quintet