Paul Lansky: Idle Fancies (VOL. 15)
BRIDGE 9454

This exceptionally beautiful recording presents Paul Lansky's complete music for solo marimba, performed by the young marimba virtuoso, Gwendolyn Dease. The composer writes: "One of the highlights of my life as a composer occurred when I got an email from Gwendolyn Burgett Dease pointing me to a video of her wonderful performance of "Idle Fancies". Her performance of the piece was so excellent that it took me quite a while to lift my jaw from the floor."  Ms. Dease returns the compliment giving the listener performances that are bouncy and seductive.

Reviews:

“Dease has the chops. She plays with clarity and conviction with a deft touch for color and dynamic shading.” - New Music Connoisseur

“Marimba player Gwendolyn Dease is a superlative advocate for Lansky’s music, bringing out every nimble run and nuanced dynamic with accuracy and artistry.” - Sequenza21

“If you prefer a rich tapestry of overtones in your music, go for the marimba. Dease is quite the wizard of her instrument.” - Performing Arts Monterey Bay

“As a marimbist I appreciate her artistry. As a listener, I appreciate Lansky’s compositional skill.” - WTJU91.1FM

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Paul Lansky:
Spirals (2013) solo marimba
Three Moves (1998) solo marimba
Idle Fancies (2008) marimba with percussion (one player)

Gwendolyn Dease, marimba

BRIDGE 9454

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9447, 9435, 9405, 9366, 9222, 9210, 9126, 9103, 9083, 9076, 9060, 9050, 9035