Music for Violin and Piano explained

Music for Violin and Piano
Type:Studio
Artist:Mark Feldman & Sylvie Courvoisier
Cover:Music for Violin and Piano.jpg
Released:June 22, 1999
Recorded:June 15, 1996 at Zurich DRS and December 23, 1998 at Clinton Studios, New York City
Genre:Contemporary classical music, jazz
Length:65:24
Label:Avant AVAN 065
Producer:Mark Feldman & Sylvie Courvoisier
Chronology:Mark Feldman
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Music for Violin and Piano is an album by violinist Mark Feldman and pianist Sylvie Courvoisier, which was released on the Avant label in 1999.[1]

Reception

In his review for Allmusic, Mark W.B. Allender notes that "Both Feldman and Courvoisier each other well as they play in perfect step with one another. Highly recommended".

All About Jazz said "Feldman's playing, crystalline but fluid, evokes an intimate chamber music aesthetic. Courvoisier covers the range from lush chordal progressions to punchy clusters to light prepared-piano tinkles, constantly evolving a florid sense of drama. While the balance of improvisation and composition on this record tilts more toward the latter than usual, it's quite a refreshing change".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Sylvie Courvoisier & Mark Feldman

  1. "Smoke" - 2:57
  2. "One Too: Too Romantisch Too / Too Speedy" - 9:15
  3. "La Goulante de l'Idiot" - 9:15
  4. "Kit: Les Tenebrides / Murmur / Luna Park" - 13:46
  5. "Gugging" - 7:35
  6. "Dog Town Road" - 3:32
  7. "Valse Nise" - 7:30
  8. "Terre d'Agala" - 7:34

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.discogs.com/Mark-Feldman-And-Sylvie-Courvoisier-Music-For-Violin-And-Piano/release/1108772 Discogs album entry
  2. http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=4012 All About Jazz Review