℗ 2007 Sono Luminus
| Released | 2007 |
| Duration | 1h 14m 12s |
| Record Label | Sono Luminus |
| Catalogue No. | DSL-90705 |
| Genre | Classical (Chamber Music) |
Chamber Music - Grieg, Hindemith, Poulenc, Martinů (The Beauty of Two)
Kennedy Center Chamber Players
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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Cello Sonata in A Minor, Op. 36
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1.1
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I. Allegro agitato
Edvard Grieg; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
9:37 | |||
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1.2
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II. Andante molto tranquillo
Edvard Grieg; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
6:18 | |||
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1.3
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III. Allegro
Edvard Grieg; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
12:05 | |||
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Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 4
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1.4
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I. Fantasie: Ruhig
Paul Hindemith; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
2:51 | |||
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1.5
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II. Theme and Variations 1-4
Paul Hindemith; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
3:57 | |||
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1.6
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III. Finale: Sehr lebhaft (Alla breve) in wechselnder Taktart - Variations 5-7 - Coda
Paul Hindemith; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
9:53 | |||
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Flute Sonata, Op. 164
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1.7
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I. Allegro malincolico
Francis Poulenc; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
4:31 | |||
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1.8
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II. Cantilena
Francis Poulenc; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
3:44 | |||
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1.9
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III. Presto giocoso
Francis Poulenc; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
3:26 | |||
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Cello Sonata No. 3, H. 340
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1.10
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I. Poco andante
Bohuslav Martinů; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
7:12 | |||
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1.11
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II. Andante
Bohuslav Martinů; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
5:22 | |||
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1.12
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III. Allegro (ma non Presto)
Bohuslav Martinů; Kennedy Center Chamber Players |
5:16 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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"... really enjoyable ... the performances are all first rate, the recorded sound is bright and clear with superb balance between the players, the notes are very good and the whole presentation is excellent and should not be missed ..."
- MusicWeb International
The Kennedy Center Chamber Players, consisting of Principal Chair members of The Kennedy Center's National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C., present their imaginative interpretations of the most intimate and personal of chamber music genres: the instrumental duo. These powerful works, often featuring rapid interactive dialogue between two musical partners, represent composers Edvard Grieg, Paul Hindemith, Francis Poulenc and Bohuslav Martinu. The Kennedy Center Chamber Players capture and joyfully savour every delicious nuance of this international musical feast on this release.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Sono Luminus Studio Masters
Producer: Lambert Orkis Assistant Producer: Jan Orkis Recording Engineers: Brandie Lane, Daniel Shores Editors: Daniel Shores, Brandie Lane, David Hardy Mixing and Mastering: Brandie Lane, Daniel Shores, Dan Merceruio
Producer: Lambert Orkis Assistant Producer: Jan Orkis Recording Engineers: Brandie Lane, Daniel Shores Editors: Daniel Shores, Brandie Lane, David Hardy Mixing and Mastering: Brandie Lane, Daniel Shores, Dan Merceruio
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -0.43 -3.00 to -0.20 | -20.81 -24.75 to -18.61 | -16.95 -21.20 to -14.60 | 13 11 to 15 | |
| 1 | I. Allegro agitato | -0.20 | -19.87 | -16.0 | 12 |
| 2 | II. Andante molto tranquillo | -0.20 | -21.96 | -17.3 | 13 |
| 3 | III. Allegro | -0.20 | -19.74 | -15.9 | 12 |
| 4 | I. Fantasie: Ruhig | -0.20 | -21.87 | -17.9 | 13 |
| 5 | II. Theme and Variations 1-4 | -0.20 | -18.78 | -14.6 | 11 |
| 6 | III. Finale: Sehr lebhaft (Alla breve) in wechselnder Taktart - Variations 5-7 - Coda | -0.20 | -18.61 | -14.7 | 11 |
| 7 | I. Allegro malincolico | -3.00 | -24.75 | -21.2 | 13 |
| 8 | II. Cantilena | -0.20 | -23.61 | -19.4 | 15 |
| 9 | III. Presto giocoso | -0.20 | -20.02 | -15.7 | 13 |
| 10 | I. Poco andante | -0.20 | -19.23 | -16.2 | 13 |
| 11 | II. Andante | -0.20 | -21.89 | -18.0 | 13 |
| 12 | III. Allegro (ma non Presto) | -0.20 | -19.37 | -16.5 | 13 |