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P A N P I P E S Summer 2021 31 31 IMAGINED CONVERSATIONS NEW MUSIC FOR TRUMPET AND PIANO Jesse Cook, trumpet; Edward Neeman, piano MS Classics, MS 1659 Excellent collection of contemporary solo trumpet works by Michael Djumptrom, Zack Stanton, David Sterrett, John Williams, and Libby Larsen. PILGRIMAGE: A JOURNEY IN CHORAL MUSIC Résonance, A. Barron Breland, conductor MSR Classics, MS 1657 A warm, balanced performance of pilgrimage- themed works, including the traditional Down to the River to Pray, Herbert Howell's Requiem, and Stephen Paulus' Pilgrims' Hymn. ZACK STANTON: ECHOES OF VEILED LIGHT Various Chamber Artists MSR Classics, MS 1680 This world premiere recording of Stanton's chamber music features varied contemporary works for horn/viola/harp, clarinet and double bass, trumpet and piano, and percussion trio. A MUSICAL BOUQUET OLD, NEW AND BORROWED WORKS FOR BASSOON AND STRINGS Shannon Lowe & Friends MSR Classics, MS 1773 An enjoyable collection of bassoon repertoire, including works by Ciesla, Devienne, Strozzi, Jacobi, Du Puy, and Clara Schumann. OF LOVE AND LONGING: PIANO MUSIC OF FRANZ LISZT Jerry Wong, piano MSR Classics, MS 1751 An emotional collection of Liszt's works dealing with themes of desire and loss, including pieces from his Années de pèlerinage-Première année, skillfully performed by pianist Jerry Wong. TO MY DISTANT BELOVED Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano; Jeffrey LaDeur, piano MSR Classics, MS 1762 A simply well-done rendition of vocal works by Robert Schumann and L.V. Beethoven; album includes a 20-page booklet with complete text and translations. REVIEWS