Three new releases at the very end of 2010:
Eugene Rousseau
"Eugene Rousseau and Friends" (Alto Saxophone with various chamber ensembles)
Jeanne CD2274
--Bach: Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3
--Feld: Quintet
--Hindemith: Konzertstuck
--Dubois: Les Trois Mosquetaires
--Milhaud: Le Creation du Monde
Eugene Rousseau
"Saxophone Concertos (with the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra)" (Alto/Soprano Saxophone with Orchestra)
Jeanne CD2275
--Larsen: Song Concerto for Saxophone and Chamber Orchestra
--Baker: Lamentations Alto/Soprano Saxophones and Orchestra
--Tomasi: Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra
Both CDs available here:
http://www.jeanne-inc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=WN-R
Maestro Rousseau has been very busy lately! But even with these two CDs (and the other one earlier this year), I believe his Jeanne, Inc. label still plans to release yet another in 2011. Haven't had a chance to preview these latest recordings, but Professor Rousseau, 78 years young, continues to deliver strong, meaningful performances. No doubt these are two more.
Holly Gaines
"Traen'skrip fens (Transcriptions)" Alto/Soprano Saxophone with Piano or Organ
Weston Sound
--Schumann: Three Romances
--Debussy: Syrinx
--Finzi: Five Bagatelles
--Marcello: Concerto in A Minor
--(etc.)
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gainesfrenchduo1
Perhaps it's because I've been listening to a lot of CDs featuring contemporary pieces lately, but this little gem was like a breath of fresh air. Simple transcriptions all, but played with a lovely, liquid tone and given nuanced readings by a duo that obviously enjoys playing together. Holly Gaines and pianist John French are colleagues on the music faculty at Ursinus College; how lucky for the music-loving community there.
Happy New Year, everyone!
