The Concordia String Trio explores and expands the eclectic repertoire of an under-appreciated genre - the string trio. This versatile ensemble has built a reputation for it's exciting performances and innovative programs, juxtaposing pieces from the standard string trio repertoire with new compositions and little-known works of great composers. On this release, the Concordia String Trio performs a program of great American works for String Trio, including works by Walter Piston, Alan Hovhaness, Leonard Mark Lewis, John Harbison, Henry Cowell, and David Colson. The trio is made up of Marcia Henry Liebenow, concertmaster of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and professor at Bradley University, Leslie Perna, respected artist and teacher, and Karen Becker, active soloist and avid chamber and orchestral player.

Tracklist:

3 Counterpoints: No. 1, Espressivo Con Moto
3 Counterpoints: No. 2, Adagio Sereno
3 Counterpoints: No. 3, Allegro Spiccato
String Trio, Op. 201: I. Adagio
String Trio, Op. 201: II. Allegro
String Trio, Op. 201: III. Lento
Berceuse
Trio Sonata: I. Fast
Trio Sonata: II. Fast
Trio Sonata: III. Fast
Trio Sonata: IV. Fast
7 Paragraphs: No. 1, Largo
7 Paragraphs: No. 2, Allegretto
7 Paragraphs: No. 3, Allegro
7 Paragraphs: No. 4, Allegro Scherzando
7 Paragraphs: No. 5, Andante
7 Paragraphs: No. 6, Allegro Moderato
7 Paragraphs: No. 7, Quasi Andante
String Trio No. 1: I. Now There Is Time
String Trio No. 1: II. Rain
String Trio No. 1: III. The Dolls In The Window Are Doing Perfect Zazen But Their Eyes Are Not Open
String Trio No. 1: IV. A Forest Of Clouds
String Trio No. 1: V. Stand Still, Stand Still

UPC: 044747362526
Label: Centaur
Release Date: 8.3.18
Format: CD

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