In celebration of Ursula Mamlok's 90th Birthday (February 1, 2013) Bridge Records, in cooperation with Deutschlandrundfunk, is proud to release a two-disc retrospective recording of the German/American composer's music. The music included spans 67 years of Ms. Mamlok's compositional career, and incorporates performances by both American and German soloists and ensembles. Many of the works heard on these discs (more than two hours of music) are being recorded for the first time. The release of this recording coincides with celebrations in Germany and the premiere of a new documentary film about the composer's life. Also available: Ursula Mamlok: Vol 1 (BRIDGE 9291), Vol. 2 (BRIDGE 9293) & Vol. 3 (BRIDGE 9360).
Reviews:
“Mamlok is a sensitive composer who does not tire the ears or the emotions by overdoing things. She has a sense of timing and a variety of intentions that expresses humanity in an unusual way. The recordings and performances are well done.” - American Record Guide
“This is pretty abstract and cerebral music by a most unusual, highly creative maverick whose music does deserve to be heard.” - Audiophile Audition
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DISC A
Rotations (2011)
Jakob Spahn, cello
Holger Groschopp, piano
Zwei Klavierstücke: Inward Journey (1989)
In High Spirits (2004)
Holger Groschopp, piano
Four German Songs (1958)
Jesse Blumberg, baritone
Stephen Gosling, piano
Aphorisms I (2009)
Kolja Lessing, violin
Aphorisms II (2009)
Charles Neidich, clarinet 1
Ayako Oshima, clarinet 2
Composition for Cello (1962)
Jakob Spahn, cello
Three Bagatelles (1987)
Holger Groschopp, piano
Grasshoppers (1956)
Holger Groschopp, piano
Three Part Fugue in A minor (1944)
Holger Groschopp, piano
DISC B
Sonatina (1957)
Charles Neidich, clarinet 1
Ayako Oshima, clarinet 2
Rhapsody (1989)
Charles Neidich, clarinet
Hsin-Yun Huang, viola
Stephen Gosling, piano
Concert Piece for 4 (1964)
Ensemble musikFabrik
Helen Bledsoe, flute
Peter Veale, oboe
Axel Porath, viola
Dirk Rothbrust, percussion
Movements (1966)
Ensemble musikFabrik
Helen Bledsoe, flute
Michael Tiepold, bass
Achim Seyler, vibraphone
Thomas Meixner, percussion
Divertimento (1969, rev. 1975)
Ensemble musikFabrik
Helen Bledsoe, flute
Dirk Wietheger, cello
Achim Seyler, Boris Müller, percussion
Variations and Interludes (1971)
Schlagquartett Köln
Dirk Rothbrust, Achim Seyler, Thomas Meixner, Boris Müller, percussion
Concerto for oboe, two pianos and percussion (1980)
Ensemble musikFabrik
Peter Veale, oboe
Benjamin Kobler, piano
Ulrich Löffler, piano
Thomas Meixner, percussion
BRIDGE 9361a/b (two discs)
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