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Kathryn Cernauskas' first solo CD, covers an astonishing range of musical and compositional styles, from traditional through wildly contemporary.
Toccata
Recorded Live
Spontaneity has always been a major part of NEXUS' approach to performing its repertoire, and improvised pieces, such as Kichari, Reunion, and Tocatta were featured in the NEXUS anniversary season programs. In these pieces, the listener will find the musical heart of NEXUS.Rune
Nexus Plays the Music of Hawkins, Tenney and Mather
The Canadian quintet NEXUS approaches the notion of the percussion ensemble with an ear for innovation and a discipline for virtuosity.Farewell to the Mountains
Japanese Melodies for Guitar
This recording ranges from some of the best loved traditional Japanese melodies to contemporary works inspired through Eastern influence."Norman Learo's compositions are vivid, colourful and captivating. His hyper-virtuosic guitar style is supported by a deep musicianship." - Michel CardinA wild mixture of solo marimba, Zimbabwean thumb piano, electronic experiment and contemporary jazz."The opening minutes of this cd were chosen by the CBC-radio morning request show Here's to You as their theme music. The section called Pacific Suite are excerpts from various movies that Michael has scored.""Mike Gauthier and company have created an aura of sound which will not only reassure the listener that all is well in the realm of modern instrumental music, but also provide many hours of extraordinary listening pleasure." - Archie SheppMike Gauthier decided for this CD to "reflect" on the bluesier side of the jazz spectrum, and in this recording Gauthier & Co. go from the basic 12 bar form to standard american song forms "à la blues" including along the way, other originals that Mike describes as "not necessarily blues numbers, but tunes that lend themselves well to the blues mentality."The Legend of Heimdall
Concerto Del Garda Pershing Concerto
Raum's The Legend of Heimdal and other works for Tuba and Orchestra.More than anything else, Back To Back, is about teamwork, in this case the team of Canadian Hugh Fraser and Virgin Islands expatriate, Jean Toussaint. The players bring to bear on this collaboration their enormous talents, honed over the course of their already remarkable careers.Go to Top