
Bridge already recorded Unto the Hills, actually the third part of Crumb’s epic American Songbook tetralogy, but later decided to rearrange a couple of the
This fine collection offers impressive performances that reveal George Crumb’s broad expressive range within his own personal idiom. Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale) and
It’s difficult to play Crumb badly; anyone who takes the trouble to learn the special techniques that his music requires will likely do him justice.
Songs, Drones, and Refrains of Death is one of the richest of George Crumb’s brilliant and moving explorations of the poetry of Lorca, musically inspired
The young French cellist Emmanuelle Bertrand shows an amazing affinity for 20th century music. Her perfect technique, splendid melancholy tone, and strong temperament permeate every
It makes sense for Bridge to release a collection of George Crumb’s orchestral music drawn from its ongoing complete edition. The performances are all outstanding,
Melody always has played an important part in George Crumb’s music, however unusual the sonic explorations on which his reputation largely rests. I vividly remember
George Crumb’s recent outpouring of new compositions not only has been among the most gratifying phenomena in contemporary music, but it also has allowed Bridge
This exceptional sixth volume in Bridge’s ongoing George Crumb Edition includes the only available recording of Echoes of Time and the River, one of the
This latest installment in Bridge’s ongoing Crumb edition includes an especially important performance of the tone poem A Haunted Landscape. Recorded only once previously, by