℗ 2024 Affetto Records
Released | August 16, 2024 |
Duration | 2h 38m 15s |
Record Label | Affetto |
Catalogue No. | AF2403 |
Genre | Classical (Chamber) |
Horn Trios from Mozart to Piazzolla and beyond (Volume 1)
Howard Wall, Elmira Darvarova, Thomas Weaver
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
Trio for violin, horn and piano after the Quintet in E-flat Major, K. 407 (arr. by Ernst Naumann)
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1.1
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I. Allegro
W.A. Mozart; Ernst Naumann - Arranger; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
4:48 | |||
1.2
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II. Andante
W.A. Mozart; Ernst Naumann - Arranger; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
5:14 | |||
1.3
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III. Rondo. Allegro
W.A. Mozart; Ernst Naumann; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
4:25 | |||
1.4
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Prelude and Metamorphosis, Op. 38
Eino Tamberg; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
4:41 | |||
1.5
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Serenade in F minor, Op. 73 (version for piano, violin and horn)
Robert Kahn; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
10:05 | |||
Pantheon
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1.6
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I. Eos: Goddess of the Dawn
Elizabeth Raum; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
6:54 | |||
1.7
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II. Fates (Moirae)
Elizabeth Raum; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
4:03 | |||
1.8
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III. Aphrodite
Elizabeth Raum; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
3:59 | |||
1.9
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IV. Zeus and Hera
Elizabeth Raum; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
2:26 | |||
1.10
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V. Artemis (Diana) Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt
Elizabeth Raum; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
5:08 | |||
1.11
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VI. Hermes (Mercury) of the Winged Sandals
Elizabeth Raum; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
3:02 | |||
1.12
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VII. Apollo
Elizabeth Raum; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
4:13 | |||
1.13
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I See the Moon (version for violin, horn and piano)
Stephen Brown; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
2:17 | |||
Trio for violin, horn and piano
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1.14
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I. Allegro appassionato
Plamen Prodanov; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
5:32 | |||
1.15
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II. L'istesso tempo
Plamen Prodanov; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
2:04 | |||
1.16
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III. Allegro rigoroso
Plamen Prodanov; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
5:35 | |||
1.17
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Oblivion (arr. for horn, violin and piano by Howard Wall)
Astor Piazzolla; Howard Wall; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
4:39 | |||
Josef 6 Pieces, Op. 150
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1.18
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II. Abendlied
Joseph Rheinberger; Ralph Lockwood; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
4:03 | |||
Stanzas for violin, horn and piano
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1.19
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I. Quickly
Thomas Weaver; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
5:13 | |||
1.20
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II. Not fast
Thomas Weaver; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
5:06 | |||
1.21
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III. Very slow
Thomas Weaver; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
5:01 | |||
1.22
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IV. With motion
Thomas Weaver; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
4:47 | |||
1.23
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Stonehenge Sunrise - Serenade for violin, horn and piano
Phillip Ramey; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
3:22 | |||
1.24
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Trio Cantabile for horn, violin and piano
Theodore Dubois; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
3:45 | |||
Trio for piano, violin and horn in E-flat Major, Op. 40
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1.25
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I. Andante
Johannes Brahms; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
7:15 | |||
1.26
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II. Scherzo. Allegro
Johannes Brahms; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
7:05 | |||
1.27
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III. Adagio mesto
Johannes Brahms; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
6:53 | |||
1.28
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IV. Finale
Johannes Brahms; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
6:23 | |||
Quatre Petites Pièces
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1.29
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I. Andante
Charles Koechlin; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
3:31 | |||
1.30
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II. Très modéré
Charles Koechlin; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
2:00 | |||
1.31
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III. Allegretto quasi andantino
Charles Koechlin; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
2:32 | |||
1.32
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IV. Scherzando
Charles Koechlin; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
1:09 | |||
1.33
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Solitude (version for violin, horn and piano)
Ioan Dobinescu; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
5:17 | |||
1.34
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Prelude and Bacchanal for violin, horn and piano
Daniel Powers; Howard Wall; Elmira Darvarova; Thomas Weaver |
5:48 |
HORN TRIOS from MOZART to PIAZZOLLA and beyond (Volume 1) is the first installment of a 2-volume compendium of horn trios from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries - an amazing “anthology” of original and arranged repertoire for the trio ensemble of horn, violin and piano. This is not the kind of recording project consisting of the obligatory Brahms Trio Op. 40 in the company of two or three other much-recorded works. Presenting a 4-centuries double-disc album with just this First Volume, the artists explore a strikingly-interesting collection of diverse styles and genres, where even the sheer number of different nationalities of the composers (from 12 different countries) brings instant awe. Yes, the Brahms Horn Trio is included, as well as works by Mozart and Piazzolla (as the album’s title proclaims), but we also hear trios by composers from the United States, Canada, England, France, Liechtenstein, Estonia, Romania, Bulgaria and Morocco.
Presenting no less than 8 world-premiere recordings in just this Volume 1, the album brims with rarities and contrasts, showcasing many works written specifically for these artists. Hornist Howard Wall, whose storied career includes not just his legendary reputation as a long-time member of two of America’s most prestigious orchestras - The New York Philharmonic and The Philadelphia Orchestra, but has also produced an impressive discography of chamber and solo discs, brings a symphonic dimension to his own arrangement of Piazzolla’s “Oblivion”, and an excitingly-speedy rendition of the Brahms Trio, as well as breathtaking interpretations of all other works. Violinist Elmira Darvarova is equally “at home” in Mozart (as a former concertmaster of The Metropolitan Opera, where she accompanied the world’s greatest singers in a multitude of Mozart operas) and in Piazzolla (having attained a Grammy nomination for one of her many Piazzolla albums), as well as everywhere else, possessing not just an incredibly strong and full tone, but also a magnificent level of sensitivity which fascinates with the limitless range of dynamics and sophisticated phrasing. Pianist Thomas Weaver, whose own horn trio mesmerizes with atmospheric moods (and is narrated by himself, reading Edgar Allan Poe’s Stanzas) and whose translucently textured playing has been hailed for his recent album of Hungarian composers (recorded together with Elmira Darvarova), shines in each piece with sublime virtuosity and fierce artistic commitment. This is a “not to be missed” album release, anticipating the upcoming Volume 2 which will conclude this terrific project.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Affetto Studio Masters
Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -2.02 -7.60 to -1.00 | -20.86 -27.07 to -16.59 | -17.26 -23.40 to -13.00 | 11 7 to 14 | |
1 | I. Allegro | -1.10 | -19.50 | -16.7 | 12 |
2 | II. Andante | -2.67 | -20.76 | -17.7 | 10 |
3 | III. Rondo. Allegro | -1.10 | -19.58 | -16.9 | 12 |
4 | Prelude and Metamorphosis, Op. 38 | -1.10 | -19.80 | -16.0 | 11 |
5 | Serenade in F minor, Op. 73 (version for piano, violin and horn) | -1.10 | -19.90 | -17.2 | 12 |
6 | I. Eos: Goddess of the Dawn | -1.10 | -21.01 | -17.4 | 12 |
7 | II. Fates (Moirae) | -1.10 | -20.40 | -16.4 | 11 |
8 | III. Aphrodite | -2.23 | -20.65 | -17.1 | 10 |
9 | IV. Zeus and Hera | -1.10 | -18.90 | -15.8 | 12 |
10 | V. Artemis (Diana) Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt | -1.10 | -21.39 | -17.5 | 11 |
11 | VI. Hermes (Mercury) of the Winged Sandals | -1.23 | -24.41 | -19.9 | 14 |
12 | VII. Apollo | -1.10 | -17.92 | -15.1 | 11 |
13 | I See the Moon (version for violin, horn and piano) | -7.60 | -26.21 | -23.1 | 10 |
14 | I. Allegro appassionato | -1.10 | -19.52 | -15.5 | 11 |
15 | II. L'istesso tempo | -1.10 | -20.36 | -13.4 | 9 |
16 | III. Allegro rigoroso | -1.10 | -20.18 | -15.4 | 11 |
17 | Oblivion (arr. for horn, violin and piano by Howard Wall) | -1.09 | -16.59 | -13.0 | 7 |
18 | II. Abendlied | -1.10 | -17.28 | -14.3 | 10 |
19 | I. Quickly | -1.10 | -20.81 | -16.9 | 11 |
20 | II. Not fast | -1.10 | -23.35 | -19.0 | 13 |
21 | III. Very slow | -3.64 | -24.23 | -19.2 | 12 |
22 | IV. With motion | -1.10 | -18.87 | -14.7 | 9 |
23 | Stonehenge Sunrise - Serenade for violin, horn and piano | -1.08 | -26.37 | -22.7 | 14 |
24 | Trio Cantabile for horn, violin and piano | -2.52 | -19.98 | -17.2 | 10 |
25 | I. Andante | -1.00 | -18.37 | -15.6 | 10 |
26 | II. Scherzo. Allegro | -1.00 | -17.69 | -14.8 | 10 |
27 | III. Adagio mesto | -1.00 | -21.03 | -17.6 | 11 |
28 | IV. Finale | -1.00 | -17.55 | -14.8 | 10 |
29 | I. Andante | -5.98 | -25.13 | -21.6 | 11 |
30 | II. Très modéré | -6.55 | -23.38 | -20.4 | 9 |
31 | III. Allegretto quasi andantino | -7.51 | -27.07 | -23.4 | 10 |
32 | IV. Scherzando | -2.46 | -22.74 | -19.0 | 11 |
33 | Solitude (version for violin, horn and piano) | -1.52 | -21.77 | -18.4 | 11 |
34 | Prelude and Bacchanal for violin, horn and piano | -1.09 | -16.64 | -13.1 | 9 |