Notes and Editorial Reviews
Composer Paul Osterfield was born in 1973. He composed and performed as a cellist throughout middle school and high
school. He won first prize as a student in the U.S. Copyright Office and Library of Congress Young Creators’ Contest and
the work was subsequently performed by the Cleveland Orchestra. Since then, his compositions have received
performances internationally and throughout the United States. He is on the faculty at Middle Tennessee State
University. A graduate of Cornell, Indiana University and the Cleveland Institute of Music, Osterfield’s primary
composition teachers include Steven Stucky and Roberto Sierra. This first commercial recording of his music offers an
overview of his chamber and vocal music.
Composer Paul Osterfield was born in 1973. He composed and performed as a cellist throughout middle school and high
school. He won first prize as a student in the U.S. Copyright Office and Library of Congress Young Creators’ Contest and
the work was subsequently performed by the Cleveland Orchestra. Since then, his compositions have received
performances internationally and throughout the United States. He is on the faculty at Middle Tennessee State
University. A graduate of Cornell, Indiana University and the Cleveland Institute of Music, Osterfield’s primary
composition teachers include Steven Stucky and Roberto Sierra. This first commercial recording of his music offers an
overview of his chamber and vocal music. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Divertimento by Paul Osterfield
Performer:
Sandra Arndt (Piano),
Michael Arndt (Trumpet),
Don Aliquo (Saxophone),
Todd Waldecker (Clarinet),
Maya Stone (Bassoon),
Tim Pearson (Double Bass)
Conductor:
Paul Osterfield
Period: 21st Century
Written: USA
2.
Songs of Love by Paul Osterfield
Performer:
H. Stephen Smith (Tenor),
Calbeb Harris (Piano)
Period: 21st Century
Written: USA
3.
Klee Abstractions by Paul Osterfield
Performer:
Todd Waldecker (Clarinet),
Deanna R. Little (Flute),
William Yelverton (Guitar)
Period: 21st Century
Written: USA
4.
Walt Whitman's America by Paul Osterfield
Performer:
H. Stephen Smith (Tenor),
James Douglass (Piano)
Period: 21st Century
Written: USA
5.
Rocky Streams by Paul Osterfield
Performer:
David Loucky (Trombone),
Dewayne Pigg (Oboe),
Deanna R. Little (Flute),
Don Aliquo (Saxophone),
Todd Waldecker (Clarinet),
Michael Arndt (Trumpet)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Paul Osterfield
Period: 21st Century
Written: USA
Sound Samples
Songs of Love: No. 1. The Ragged Wood
Songs of Love: No. 2. Come Slowly Eden
Songs of Love: No. 3. Love (from Earth's Immortalities)
Songs of Love: No. 4. My River Runs to Thee
Songs of Love: No. 5. Delight in Disorder
Klee Abstractions: I. Ad Parnassum
Klee Abstractions: II. Crystal Gradation
Klee Abstractions: III. North Sea Picture (from Baltrum)
Klee Abstractions: IV. Twittering Machine
Walt Whitman's America: No. 1. I Hear America Singing
Walt Whitman's America: No. 2. Long, Too Long America
Walt Whitman's America: No. 3. For You O Democracy
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