Nine Stellar Pieces

Robert Martin (Composer), William Purvis , Martin Kuuskmann , Raymond Mase , Linda Wetherill , Paul Cohen , Stephen Forman , Robert Ingliss , Michael Powell Michiyo Suzuki (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: William Purvis , Martin Kuuskmann , Raymond Mase , Linda Wetherill , Paul Cohen , Stephen Forman , Robert Ingliss , Michael Powell Michiyo Suzuki
• Composer: Robert Martin
• Audio CD (September 21, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Furious Artisans
• ASIN: B00004YYO2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #720,301 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Spica for solo clarinet in Bb 1984 [7:57]; Michiyo Suzuki, Clarinet

2. Regulus for solo horn in F 1988 [7:42]; William Purvis, Horn

3. Arcturus for solo bassoon 1987 [8:17]; Martin Kuuskmann, Bassoon

4. Antares for solo trumpet in C 1990 [7:03]; Raymond Mase, Trumpet

5. Sirius for solo flute 1981 [10:17]; Linda Wetherill, Flute

6. Achernar for solo Eb alto saxophone 1997 [8:35]; Paul Cohen, Saxophone

7. Aldebaran for solo tuba 1994 [7:47]; Stephen Foreman, Tuba

8. Vega for solo oboe 1982 [7:42]; Robert Ingliss, Oboe

9. Shaula for solo trombone 1993 [7:18]; Michael Powell, Trombone

Editorial Reviews

David Denton, Fanfare Magazine, Nov/Dec 2000

"a personal musical voice that has an instinctive relationship with each of the instruments used..."

Product Description

Nine Stellar Pieces is a collection of exquisite wind solos each named after one of the heavens' brightest stars. Exhilarating and delicate, they are exuberant statements celebratng the wonder of the night sky.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for the modern mind, October 22, 2000

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Nicky (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nine Stellar Pieces (Audio CD)

In Nine Stellar pieces, Robert Martin turns on the mind's eye by utilizing the artistic skills of stellar musicians as they raise their wind instruments to the stars. Each composition gives the listener insight into wonderous symbolism ranging from a shaft of wheat in a maiden's hand to the trundling of a bear in the forest. I love the symmetry, the surprises and the sensuousness that this music inspires. This is a must-have for the modern mind and any music lover.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Incredible Surprise, October 14, 2000

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chin-chih yang (new york, ny United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nine Stellar Pieces (Audio CD)

I purchased this CD by accident (it's a long story), but what a great sound! I cannot describe it, but the music is very exciting and the instruments sound great.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's stellar, June 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Nine Stellar Pieces (Audio CD)

A very creative collection of well integrated pieces. Each of the 9 parts has a unique sound, set apart from the others by the use of different wind instruments, but all fit together brilliantly due to recurrent themes laced throughout.

Another great recording from Furious Artisans.