Randall Scarlata, Gilbert Kalish - Schubert Schwanengesang, Schumann Dichterliebe - Import CD

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Randall Scarlata, Gilbert Kalish

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Straightforward and pedant-free by Randall Scarlata Schubert: Swan Song & Schumann: Love of a Poet! Randall Scarlata was born in Wayne, PA in 1969. He studied at the Eastman School of Music, the Juilliard School, the Vienna State University of Music, and the Salzburg Mozarteum Conservatory. Studied with Gérard Széhé and others. Won top prizes in many competitions. He has performed operas and concerts of Bach, Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and others. He also specializes in contemporary American music and has released CDs. Gilbert Kalish, piano, was born in New York in 1935. He studied at Columbia College, founded the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble in 1962, and became a pianist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1969. Since then, he has given recitals around the world and appeared at many prominent music festivals. He has also devoted himself to teaching younger students at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and elsewhere. Scarlata's straightforward, pedantic singing style is very pleasing. Her voice is even across the registers, and she conveys the scene vividly. Her expressive power from the mid to low range is noteworthy.Both lyrical and dramatic scenes were pleasant to listen to. Kalish's piano playing was also excellent, making one forget that he was 85 years old at the time of the performance. Her sound and technique supported the singing so well that one did not feel the age difference between her and Scarlata. It was a wonderful expression that was the result of all that she has done in her career. Tobu Shoji Co.