Complete Crumb Edition, Vol. 14: George Crumb, “Bad Dog!”

…this is an enjoyable hour's worth of Crumb, with the visual element providing an extra, possibly required, dimension of understanding and enjoyment, especially when the composer himself launches... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2010, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 30th Nov 2009
Catalogue No: BRIDGE9312
Label: Bridge
Series: George Crumb Edition

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Crumb, G: Apparition

George Crumb Ensemble with Tony Arnold (soprano), David Starobin (guitar), Robert Shannon (piano) & George Crumb (percussion)

Crumb, G: Three Early Songs

George Crumb Ensemble with Tony Arnold (soprano), David Starobin (guitar), Robert Shannon (piano) & George Crumb (percussion)

Crumb, G: Eine Kleine Mitternachtmusik

George Crumb Ensemble with Tony Arnold (soprano), David Starobin (guitar), Robert Shannon (piano) & George Crumb (percussion)

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Directed by David Starobin, 2009

Volume 14 of Bridge’s complete George Crumb Edition comes in the form of a DVD. The 66 minute film is a celebration of American composer George Crumb's 80th birthday.

It features performances by the George Crumb Ensemble, including the composer himself performing on percussion instruments.

The film includes interviews with George Crumb, historic photographs, complete performances of Apparition (1979) on texts by Walt Whitman; Three Early Songs (1947); Eine Kleine Mitternachtmusik (2001) on Thelonious Monk's 'Round Midnight. The film's soundtrack features excerpts from many of Crumb's masterpieces including Star-Child, Music for a Summer Evening, Mundus Canis, Pastoral Drone, and Sit Down Sister. With Tony Arnold, soprano; David Starobin, guitar; Robert Shannon, piano; George Crumb, percussion.

Running Time: 66 mins

Sound format: Stereo / 5.1 Surround Sound

DVD format: NTSC

Region Code: 0

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March 2010

…this is an enjoyable hour's worth of Crumb, with the visual element providing an extra, possibly required, dimension of understanding and enjoyment, especially when the composer himself launches body as well as soul with full enthusiasm into his occasional percussion contributions. Pianist Robert Shannon is a constant presence throughout most of this DVD and his manipulation of the various techniques of the prepared piano with flair and astounding accuracy is a joy to watch. ...soprano Tony Arnold's abstract, yet expressive facial gestures in the vocalises... add another layer of narrative that deepens our delight in her spot-on pitch, clear diction, and fluidity of line.

Complete Crumb Edition, Vol. 14

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