February 3, 2004

Trilogy

This disc is comprised of three works from renowned composer, Daniel Asia. Woodwind Quintet, String Quartet No. 2, and Brass Quintet were written over the years 1985-2001. The ensembles presented on this recording are, quite simply, the best in the business. The American Brass Quintet and the Dorian Wind Quintet are premiere ensembles of their respective genres. The Cypress Quartet is considered one of the fastest rising young quartets.

Track List

  1. Woodwind Quintet (Dorian Wind Quintet)
    • I. Lively
    • II. Moderately
    • III. Fiery
    • IV. Ruminative
    • V. Impetuous, Darting
    • VI. Fast And Mercurial
  2. String Quartet No. 2 (Cypress String Quartet)
    • I. Cantabile; Free And Flowing - Crisp & Energetic - Presto
    • II. Moderato - Free - Moderato
    • III. Majestic - Dancing - Majestic
    • IV. Presto Possible
  3. Brass Quintet (American Brass Quintet)
    • I. Moderato
    • II. Tranquil And Elegiac
    • III. Fast And Lively

Recording Members

Trumpets: Kevin Cobb & Raymond Mase
Horn: David Wakefield
Trombone: Michael Powell
Bass Trombone: John D Rojak