Rick Stotijn - Capriccio Di BravuraThe music of Giovanni Bottesini is little played in international concert halls. He was a virtuoso on the double bass as well as a colorful composer, and a character about whom many an anecdote could be told. His compositions for double bass are now staples of the instrument's repertoire. This disc of favorite works by Bottesini features Rick Stotijn, making his debut on Channel Classics. Stotijn is currently leader of the double basses in the

Simple cardiovascular routines headline this segment

Benaroya Hall

after Thiele enabled him to meld his free jazz leanings to the rhythms of South America

Her second release for Azica Records features three world premiere recordings of works by Liebermann

After Fonzie repairs the machine he and the gang are caught up in the machine and wind up traveling through time trying to find their way home

is forced to set her suitors a challenge

including the Sackler Composition Prize

gave this release a rapturous reception when first issued

Sommer has contributed his muscular tenor playing and creative spirit to a variety of musical projects by Chie Imaizumi and the Ken Walker Sextet

performed by Francis Jacob

Many have hardly ever been performed

love and music that inspires the listener to feel deeply