Adler: Choose Life, etc.

On this CD:

1. Acrostics: Four Games for Six Players
Composed by Samuel Adler


2. Piano Concerto No. 2
Composed by Samuel Adler
Performed by Alan Feinberg

3. Choose Life, for voices & orchestra
Composed by Samuel Adler
Performed by Don Frazure

Adler: Choose Life, etc., Music, Samuel Adler, Timothy Koch, Alan Feinberg, Don Frazure, Chamber, Chamber Music, Classical, Classical Composers, Concerto, Orchestral & Symphonic, Piano Concerto, Solo Voice(s) and Orchestra, Vocal
Adler: Choose Life, etc.
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • this one is worth taking a look at
  • Inspiring music of the american composer Samuel Adler
 Adler: Choose Life, etc.

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
PianoPiano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000IMH4
Release Date: 1999-04-20

Tracks:

  1. Acrostics: Four Games For Six Players: I. Fast And Energetic
  2. Acrostics: Four Games For Six Players: II. Moderately Fast, With A Great Deal Of Charm
  3. Acrostics: Four Games For Six Players: III. Quite Slowly And Expressively
  4. Acrostics: Four Games For Six Players: IV. Very Forceful And Rhythmic
  5. Second Piano Concerto: I. Fast And Jubilant
  6. Second Piano Concerto: II. Quite Slowly And Expressively
  7. Second Piano Concerto: III. Joyous And Playful
  8. Second Piano Concerto: IV. Triumphantly
  9. Choose Life: Part I
  10. Choose Life: Part II

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars this one is worth taking a look at.......2000-01-06

I recently purchased this CD of works by the American Composer Samuel Adler, because the variety of genres that appeared on this recording intriqued me to listen to a composer that I didn't know much about. Included on this disc is a very energetic and unique chamber work entitled acrostics. The performers play perfectly together never losing the momentum of the musical line. The second piano concerto is a pleasure to listen to as well full of fiery virtuosity shown by Alan Feinberg. Finally the most enjoyable piece for me was Adler's composition entitled Choose Life. This composition was for full Orchestra, Vocal Soloists and Symphony Chorus. Powerful is the best adjective to describe this work. At looking at the title, I was curious as to what text would be used...obviously it could have many different meanings. The text comes from biblical passages and depicts the struggle of life, overcoming fears,inhabitions, etc. Although sometimes the diction was not clear the overall energy of the performance was incredible. This was the first recording of this work, I hope to hear this composition live someday. Highly recommended, no reservations. You have to get this one!

5 out of 5 stars Inspiring music of the american composer Samuel Adler.......1999-04-29

Performed by the University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Chorus, the highlight of this CD is "Choose Life". This is the first recording of "Choose Life" and this composition is destined to become a truly monumental work. The interpretive decisions of conductor Timothy Koch are equally impressive. Other works included on the CD are the "Second Piano Concerto" with virtuoso Alan Feinberg playing a very difficult and interesting composition, and the chamber work "Acrostics". This CD comes highly recommended to collectors who are looking to increase their collection of music by one of the great American composers, Samuel Adler.

Music Review:

  1. And Forgive Us Our Transcriptions: Ricci at Wigmore (A 75th Birthday Celebration)
  2. Antonio Vivaldi: L'Estro Armonico, Op. 3
  3. Appalachian Spring
  4. Béla Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19 Sz.73 / Arnold Schoenberg: Chamber Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 - Transcriptions for Piano 4 Hands by the Composers
  5. Bach: Cantatas, BWV 147 & 80
  6. Bach: Organ Works on Silbermann Organs, Vol. 7
  7. Barraque: Concerto/Le Temps Resitue
  8. Beethoven: Concerto for violin in D; Overture to Die Weihe des Hauses Op124
  9. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"; Leonore Overture No. 2
  10. Brahms: Symphony No. 1; Tragic Overture

Music Review

music review

Music Review

Well Strung [CD-single] [Import]

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Op. 31, Nos. 1 - 3

Century Classics, Vol. 10: 1500-1600

Jazz Music: All My Relations

Donnie Darko (Score) [Soundtrack]

Damas También Les Gustan Los Corridos

Gabriel's Message

Electricity Ep (1 Excl. Track)

Carosello Napoletano [Import]

Carl Nielsen: Violin Concerto & Songs; Rued Langgaard: String Quartet No. 3

Chill With Me

Boogaloo Is Here

Curriculum Vitae [Explicit Lyrics]

Wagner: Rienzi

Presents: The Vault, Vol. 1.5