Notes and Editorial Reviews
When Steven Winteregg composes chamber music, he naturally leans toward the brass. As principal tuba with the Dayton Philharmonic, he is intimately familiar with the brass family's range and dynamism.
While not exclusively horns, Winteregg's arrangements are a distinct change from the usual string chamber ensembles. From the first notes, listeners will remark how different chamber music can be. The opening sextet, 'Pastiche,' is influenced not only by Spanish music, but by the collaborations of Gil Evans and Miles Davis as well, particularly the latter's 'Sketches of Spain.' On "Playful," the third movement of 'Three Moods,' the interplay between featured horn player Richard Chenoweth and the accompanying piano builds tension
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effectively, in a manner reminiscent of Ennio Morricone's film scores.
Despite many influences, both historic and contemporary, Winteregg's music is distinctly his own. Blending courtly horn traditions with contemporary dramatic styles, FLIGHTS OF IMAGINATION is a truly inventive adventure. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Pastiche by Steven Winteregg
Performer:
Erin Anspaugh (French Horn),
Richard Chenoweth (French Horn),
Paul Austin (French Horn),
Terry Roberts (French Horn),
Herbert Winslow (French Horn),
Daniel Sweeley (French Horn)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1979; USA
Date of Recording: 02/1999
Venue: Encore Studios, Kettering, Ohio
Length: 8 Minutes 55 Secs.
2.
Three Moods by Steven Winteregg
Performer:
Philip Farris (Piano),
Richard Chenoweth (French Horn)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1979; USA
Date of Recording: 1995
Venue: Sears Recital Hall, U. of Dayton, Ohio
Length: 8 Minutes 8 Secs.
3.
Divertimento for Flute, Horn and Double Bass by Steven Winteregg
Performer:
Richard Chenoweth (French Horn),
Marianne Chenoweth (Flute),
Deborah Taylor (Double Bass)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1983; USA
Date of Recording: 1995
Venue: Sears Recital Hall, U. of Dayton, Ohio
Length: 11 Minutes 26 Secs.
4.
Flights of Imagination by Steven Winteregg
Performer:
Richard Chenoweth (French Horn),
Peter Ciaschini (Violin),
Anjali Lind Beczkiewicz (Viola),
Belinda Reuning Burge (Viola),
Christina Coletta (Cello)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1986; USA
Date of Recording: 02/1999
Venue: Encore Studios, Kettering, Ohio
Length: 10 Minutes 8 Secs.
5.
Vignettes by Steven Winteregg
Performer:
Richard Chenoweth (French Horn),
Marianne Chenoweth (Flute),
Philip Farris (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1987; USA
Date of Recording: 1995
Venue: Sears Recital Hall, U. of Dayton, Ohio
Length: 10 Minutes 5 Secs.
6.
Capital Dances by Steven Winteregg
Performer:
Richard Chenoweth (French Horn),
Tim Anderson (Trombone),
Charles Pagnard (Trumpet),
Charles Pagnard (Spoken Vocals)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1994; USA
Date of Recording: 1995
Venue: Sears Recital Hall, U. of Dayton, Ohio
Length: 5 Minutes 50 Secs.
7.
Blue Soliloquy by Steven Winteregg
Performer:
Richard Chenoweth (French Horn)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1999; USA
Date of Recording: 02/1999
Venue: Encore Studios, Kettering, Ohio
Length: 4 Minutes 58 Secs.
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