Paul Freeman Introduces String Concertos by William Neil and David Baker

David [Cello/Trombone] Baker (Composer), William [Organ] Neil (Composer), Paul Freeman (Conductor), Czech National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Czech National Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Paul Freeman
• Composer: David [Cello/Trombone] Baker, William [Organ] Neil
• Audio CD (March 25, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Albany Records
• ASIN: B00008NGFE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #433,677 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excitingly new, yet lyrical music, April 5, 2004

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This review is from: Paul Freeman Introduces String Concertos by William Neil and David Baker (Audio CD)

With more than 200 recordings and numerous awards to his credit, Maestro Paul Freeman is one of the world's pre-eminent conductors. This CD is one in a growing series which introduces new music and like all the rest, it is stunning.

I am primarily interested in works by African American composers, and there are two concertos here by the legendary David Baker. "Concert Piece for Viola and Orchestra" is unusual for Baker in that there is no hint of a conscious jazz influence...he states that his references are Bartok, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich. It is rich, fluid and emotional. "Concerto for Cello and Chamber Orchestra" starts lyrically, and ends with jazz-influenced themes. Interestingly enough, there are no cellos in the orchestral accompaniment.