[George Walker, Great American Orchestral Music, Vol. 2; Gregory Walker, violin; Andrzej Krzyzanowski, solo flute; Sinfonia Varsovia; Ian Hobson, conductor; Albany Records Troy 1178 (2010)]
Composer George Walker (b. 1922) is featured at AfriClassical.com and has a website of his own, http://georgetwalker.com/ Today he sent us news of recognition from National Public Radio for his most recent recording:
'Hello Bill,
I thought that you might be interested in seeing the following post. NPR has chosen my most recent Albany Recording as one of the five best cds of contemporary music for 2010.
Best regards.
George Walker"
National Public Radio
“5 Best American Contemporary Classical Releases
George Walker: Great American Orchestral Music, Vol. 2
Artist: Sinfonia Varsovia
Song: Concerto For Violin And Orchestra: Eighth Note = 46
“In a time when American orchestral music seems dominated by color and texture, George Walker reminds us of the value in shape and direction. Sure, Walker's music is colorful and rich, but that’s not the point. It's a means to an end, with the end being a cohesive narrative. His Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, played eloquently by his older son, is coarse but lyrical. The final work on the disc, Pageant and Proclamation, is triumphant, and Ian Hobson and Sinfonia Varsovia provide a gorgeous palette of color for Walker's score.”
George Walker, composerGreat American Orchestral Music, Vol. 2
Gregory Walker, violin
Sinfonia Varsovia
Albany Records Troy 1178
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