Pianist Joy Cline Phinney, a native of Boulder, Colorado, holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from The Juilliard School and a Doctor of Ensemble Arts from the Peabody Institute.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The works on this recording explore the expressive and technical range of the cello, as well as the diverse meanings of being an 'American' composer.
Recording & Production
This recording was made on March 17th and 18th, 2008, at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall in Boston.
Album & Artwork
The album is titled "Our American Roots" and features works by American composers George Gershwin, Samuel Barber, George Walker, and Aaron Copland.
Performer Biography
Emmanuel Feldman, the cellist on this recording, was hailed by Grammy-winning composer John Williams as "an outstanding cellist and truly dedicated artist."
Compositional Technique
The cello, with its wide range from nearly a double bass to almost a violin, is considered unsurpassed as a singing instrument.
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