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.........’nothing short of superb - exquisite stuff! .....this wonderful programme is a gem', Classical Guitar Magazine UK. .........’Subtle interpretations, crisp articulation and a focus on absolute beauty of tone production have burnished each track on the album to a high state of finish. Nothing stands between the listener and the music’, ‘Limelight’ (ABC Magazine). .........’The pressure is on to produce standout material that will catch eyes and ears – With ‘From the Summer Solstice’, WA husband and wife outfit Duo Lenz are doing just that’, The West Australian.
'From the Summer Solstice' is an exciting new album featuring premiere recordings of works by Peter Sculthorpe, Richard Charlton, Richard Lenz and Paul Svoboda. The liner notes for this all Australian concept (including the instruments used) have been written by the composers featured on this album with an introduction by William Yeoman. Tracks: 1. Dhyana* (Contemplation after E.Satie) - R.Lenz. 2-5. Nightsongs (Four Collected Duets) - R.Charlton (Refractions* - Romanza - Nightsongs** - Spiral Ellipse). 6-10. From the Summer Solstice* - R.Lenz (Awakening - Eventide - Blessings - Serenity - Celebrations). 11-12. Two Guitar Duets - P.Sculthorpe (Darwin Calypso* - Sea Chant**). 13. Aurora* - P.Svoboda. * premiere recording ** premiere recording of this version .........'Your performances are just wonderful and I do thank you for the magic that you give to my pieces', Peter Sculthorpe. (read more) .........'Congratulations on a great disc – I really enjoyed listening to the whole thing and the total concept has a fresh originality about it', Richard Charlton. (read more) Sample MP3s:
'Illusie' features premiere recordings and new arrangements for two guitars. Tracks: 1. Oriental - E.Granados Arr. Duo Lenz. 2. Lo Que Vendra - A.Piazzolla Arr. Aussel-Estrada. 3. Spiral Ellipse* - R.Charlton. 4. Milonga - J.Cardoso. 5-7. Tango,Milonga y Final - M.D.Pujol (Tango de Abril - Milonga de Junio - Final Feliz). 8. Illusie* - R.Lenz. 9. The First Puzzle* - G.Rogers. 10. Prayer - F.Hand. 11. Danza Brasilera - J.Morel. 12. Traumerei - R.Schumann Arr. R.Lenz. 13. The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - G.F.Handel Arr. R.Lenz. * premiere recording .........'Your rendition of 'Prayer' is very beautiful and I am most pleased.......... You're both very talented and make exquisite music together', Frederic Hand. (read more) ......'an essential album for the guitar afficionado', Classical Fruit Salad (RTR FM magazine). (read more) Sample MP3s:
Purchase online direct using PayPal 'Illusie' and 'From the Summer Solstice': AU $25.- each Postage and Handling within Australia: AU $4.50 - International: AU $6.50
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Duo Lenz would like to acknowledge and thank ArtsWA for their financial support towards 'Illusie'.
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