Crumb: River of Life

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

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Crumb: Voice of the Whale

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

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Crumb: Orchestral Works

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,

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Crumb Vol. 7

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

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George Crumb, Vol. 8

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

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