Romantic Sensibilities
In 1997, the orchestra released its first CD, entitled "Romantic Sensibilities." In a review of the disc, the American Record Guide called the ensemble "top quality" with a conductor "with fine command over both the music and musicians." The recording was also given praise by the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, and is distributed internationally through Walking Frog Records. This recording features the full compliment of 40 players throughout and includes the very rarely heard masterpiece by Paul Fauchet, the Symphony Pour Harmonie. The CD was recorded and engineered by prominent producer, Bruce Leek, of California.
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Tracks:
- Ouvertüre für Harmoniemusik, Op. 24--Felix Mendelssohn
- Trauermusik nach Themen aus Euryanthe--Richard Wagner
- Marcia Funebre--Filippa
- Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Overture: Maestoso-Allegro deciso Maestoso solemne-Animato--Paul Fauchet
- Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Nocturne: Lento
- Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Scherzo: Vivo, giocoso, molto leggiero
- Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Finale: Allegro vivace
- Huldigungsmarsch--Richard Wagner
Musicians:
Flute/Piccolo
Linda Hartig Carole Shiraga Cynthia Stevens Oboe
Tammy Riste Karin Swanson English Horn
Tammy Riste Eb Clarinet
Douglas Nash |
Bb Clarinet
Rob Carroll Rick Grothaus Douglas Nash JoAnn Nelson Valerie Lewis Eric Western Nancy Witte Bass Clarinet
Linda Jones Bb Contrabass Clarinet
Valerie Lewis Bassoon
Cynthia Cameron-Fix Annette Gallagher Contrabassoon
Marci Nemtzow |
Alto Saxophone
Douglas Maurer Laura Kautz Sindberg Tenor Saxophone
Joel Snavely Baritone Saxophone
David Renaud Horn
Laura Fladten Shelly Grothaus Thomas Hunt Ellie Jenkins Keith Tetting |
Trumpet
Michael Dorau Mark Eichner Craig Hurst Stuart Malavsky Andrew Naumann Michael Nelson Trombone
Paul Brozowski Glen Lunde Roy Underhill Bass Trombone
John Christian Euphonium
Don Pirie Kyle Samuelson |
Tuba
Glen Dimick Paul Haugan Walter Rich String Bass
James Dean Steven Rindt Percussion
Derek Inksetter Richard Farvour Sue Neiderheiser Daniel Schroeder Wesley Schmandt |
Old Wine in
New Bottles
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The ensemble released their second CD, "Old Wine in New Bottles," in fall, 2002. In a review of that CD, The American Record Guide said, "Listening to these readings of excellent wind band literature is a lovely listening experience," and called the conductor "a stickler for detail, a motivator, and a first-rate musician who brings nuance and insight to a piece of music." This disc features the core members of the ensemble playing elegant, well-known chamber winds music by Gounod, Kurka, and Hahn. The leading producer of wind music in the world, Mark Morette of Mark Custom Records, edited and recorded this CD of top-quality.
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Tracks:
- Gordon Jacob--Old Wine in New Bottles: I. Wraggle Taggle Gypsies II. The Three Ravens
- III. Begone Dull Care!
- IV. Early One Morning
- Robert Kurka--The Good Soldier Schweik: I. Overture
- II. Lament
- III. March
- IV. War Dance
- V. Pastoral
- VI. Finale
- Charles Gounod--Petite Symphonie: I. Adagio - Allegretto
- II. Andante cantabile
- III. Scherzo
- IV. Finale
- Reynaldo Hahn--Le bal de Beatrice d'Este: I. Entree pour Ludovic le More
- II. Lesquercade
- III. Romanesque
- IV. Iberienne
- V. Leda et l'oiseau
- VI. Courante
- VII. Salut Final au Duc de Milan
Musicians:
Flute/Piccolo
Cindy Solfest-Wallis Linda Hartig Oboe/English Horn
Suzanne Geoffrey Jennifer Hodges Pamela Whitcomb |
Clarinet
Mark Gallagher William Pietsch Rick Grothaus Bassoon
Robb Seftar Laura Kohrs Sherri Wittkopf Contrabassoon
Jeff Copp |
Horn
Anne Maliborski Gail Polashek Richard Tremarello Daren Robbins Lin Foulk Trumpet
Michael Dorau Mark Eichner |
Trombone
Jonathan Winkle Bass
John Babbitt Harp
Geraldine Elliott Linda Lak |
Percussion
Derek Inksetter Terry Smirl Marty Shadd |
Wind Consorts
"Wind Consorts" was released in March 2006 and was again recorded by Mark Custom Records. The disc features the chamber winds version of Carl Orff's orchestral masterpiece, Carmina Burana, as well as music by Mendelssohn and Debussy. The bassoon concerto of Dutch master composer, Bernard van Beurden, rounds out the disc.
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Tracks:
- Felix Mendelssohn--Overture in C major for Wind Instruments, Op. 24 (version for wind ensemble)
- Claude Debussy--Petite Suite (arr. S. Brakkee): I. En bateau
- II. Cortege
- III. Menuet
- IV. Ballet
- Bernard van Beurden--Bassoon Concerto: I. Energico
- II. Adagio
- III. Allegro
- Robert Spittal--Consort for 10 Winds: I. Jeux
- II. Aubade
- III. Sautereau
- Carl Orff--Carmina Burana (arr. F.K. Wanek): I. Fortune plango vulnera
- II. In trutina
- III. Tanz
- IV. Amor volat undique
- V. In taberna
Musicians:
Flute/Piccolo
Cindy Solfest-Wallis Linda Hartig Kristen Fenske Oboe/English Horn
Suzanne Geoffrey Heidi DeWally |
Clarinet/Bass Clarient
Dan Roberdeau Bernard Parish Bassoon/Contrabassoon
Robb Seftar Steve Whitney Amber Lewis |
Horn
Anne Maliborski Ross Pekar Richard Tremarello Trumpet
Jennifer Atwater Craig Hurst Mark Eichner |
Trombone
Kyle Samuelson Tuba
John Tuinstra Bass
John Babbitt |
Percussion
Marty Shadd Richard Farvour Bob Kriefell Brian Timm Bob Koszewski |
World Wind
The newest project by the Wisconsin Wind Orchestra is entitled "World Wind." It was released in December 2008 and features internationally renowned ensembles: The Trombones of Costa Rica and the Global Percussion Network of Sweden. The orchestra performs the delightful Sept Danses from Jean Francaix' ballet, Le Mahleur de Sophie. The CD also introduces listeners to the world premiere of Anders Astrand's unique work for three solo percussionists and wind orchestra, featuring the amazing Global Percussion Network.
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Tracks:
- Jean Francaix--7 Dances: No. 1. Le jeu de la poupee (The Doll Game)
- No. 2. Funerailles de la poupee (The Doll's Funeral)
- No. 3. La presentation des petits amis (Introduction of the Little Friends)
- No. 4. Variation de Paul (Paul's Variation)
- No. 5. Pas de deux entre Sophie et Paul (Dance between Paul and Sophie)
- No. 6. La gouter (The Snack)
- No. 7. Danse des filets a papillons (Dance of the Butterflied Fillets of Fish)
- Anders Astrand--Seven Pieces of Wood: I. I Skosgbrynet (Wood Introduction)
- II. Dungen (Open Wood)
- III. Leende Landskap (Happy Wood)
- IV. Tratakt (Rhythmic Wood)
- V. Syre (Oxygen)
- VI. Meditation I skogens djup (Meditation Groove)
- VII. Labyrint (The Maze)
- Meza--Concierto, "Trombones de Costa Rica": I. Allegro
- II. Un Cierta Libertad
- IV. Allegro
Musicians:
Global Percussion Network
Anders Astrand
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Daniel Saur
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Rolf Landberg
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Trombones de Costa Rica
Alejandro Gutierrez (Tenor)
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Martin Bonilla (Tenor)
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Leonel Rodriguez (Tenor)
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Ivan Chinchilla (Bass)
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Carroll University Wind Symphony & Wisconsin Wind Orchestra
Flute/Piccolo
Cindy Solfest-Wallis Linda Hartig Oboe/English Horn
Suzanne Geoffrey Heidi DeWally |
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Dan Roberdeau Steve Ahearn Bassoon/Contrabassoon
Robb Seftar Carol Rosing |
Horn
Anne Maliborski Kristi Crago Bass
John Babbitt |