Kabala

Karel Dohnal (Performer, Composer), Matthew H. Fields (Composer), Michael Laderman (Performer), Libor Dudas (Performer), Petr Jirikovsky (Performer), Daniel Reardon (Performer), Pavel Horejsi (Performer), Andrew Glendening (Artist), Daniel Stupakiewicz (Artist), Brian Silvey (Artist), Libor Dudas (Artist), Pieter Blonk (Artist), Daniel Reardon (Artist), Michael Laderman (Artist), Karel Dohnal (Artist), Pavel Horejsi (Artist), Petr Jirikovsky (Artist)

Product Details

• Performer: Karel Dohnal, Michael Laderman, Libor Dudas, Petr Jirikovsky, Daniel Reardon, et al.
• Composer: Karel Dohnal, Matthew H. Fields
• Audio CD (October 5, 1999)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mmc Records
• ASIN: B00001QEFX
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #484,075 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

David Cleary in New Music Connoisseur vol.7 no.2.
"Fields' 'Kabala': ...numerous surprises...Much recommended!"

Product Description
After demonstration blasts upon the shofar, Andrew Glendening's trombone quartet launches into Call of the Shofar--a double fugue on themes from Jewish liturgy, punctuated by mock shofar calls. Libor Dudas plays the rapid harpsichord toccatta Summer Mischief, and then Pieter Blonk is heard playing the work Sh`mah upon the Albany City Hall Carillon. In Rooster's Court Ball, Michael Laderman plays a six-movement flute partita, each baroque dance whimsically attributed to a different animal. The Czech Chamber Players finish with Kabala, a daring work for clarinet, viola, and piano.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kabala is K-Dynamite!!!, November 1, 1999

By A Customer

KABALA, Matthew H. Field's most recent release, is a true treasure. Nestled within the compact disc recording you will find CALL OF THE SHOFAR, the hit of the album. I have never heard such an exquisitely crafted composistion for trombone quartet. I am especially fond of the roundness of the second and third tenors, the sumptious bass trombone playing from a sure to be "up and comer", and of course the masterful virtuosity of Andrew Glendening. I wish this quartet would record more works, for they are truly outstanding as a balanced and blended ensemble. The next best song is the title track, KABALA. All in all, KABALA is a masterful disc with several eclectic listening interests. Just remember --- K stands for KABALA...and the trombone quartet (nestled in the foothills of Eastern Appalachia) is for sure the PRIDE OF THE MOUNTAINS!!! Hope everyone enjoys this disc as much as I did!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Rooster Crows, June 2, 2000

By	Joanne Fisher (Harrison Township, MI USA) - See all my reviews

My favorite is the Rooster Court Ball: an excellent display of Dr. Fields' talents in using traditional modalities for modern expressions. I particularly appreciate, though, his placing the Shofar before the trombone piece so that one can hear rather than simply imagine the different sonorities.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy!, October 26, 1999

By	Smokin Joe Osborn (in a van down by the river.) - See all my reviews

I think this CD would compliment any music collection. I am especially fond of the song "Call of the Shofar" played by a regional university's trombone quartet nestled in the foothills of the Appalachain Mountains. You should check it out.