Lisa Hansen, the flutist, has a critically acclaimed EMI/Angel recording of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto Pastoral with the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Max Lifchitz, the conductor, pianist, and composer, was awarded first prize in the 1976 International Gaudeamus Competition for Performers of Twentieth Century Music.
Composer Biography
Robert Martin, the composer, began composing after being asked to write a march for his high school graduation.
Composer Biography
After earning music degrees, Robert Martin worked on Wall Street, rising to Senior Vice President in investment banking, and also served as a financial advisor to the City of New York.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Robert Martin views art as a conflict between the unity found in poetry and the contrast found in drama, striving for a crucial balance between them.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Much of Robert Martin's music explores the human reaction to the fleeting nature of reality, as all things will eventually vanish.
Compositional Technique
The four compositions on this album feature the wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon), an instrumentation that energizes the composer's musical imagination.
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