Notes and Editorial Reviews
Arlene Zallman (1934-2006) was Professor of Composition at Wellesley College for over thirty years, and before that taught at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and Yale University. She was a graduate of the Julliard School of Music and the University of Pennsylvania. She studied composition with Vincent Persichetti and George Crumb. A recipient of a Fulbright grant in 1959, she was able to study intensely for two years with Luigi Dallapiccola in Italy. This recording presents the first CD devoted to the work of this fascinating and neglected composer. Composer Martin Boykan writes: "Zallman never repeated herself and her technical range is considerable. I hope this CD will stimulate interest in an oeuvre that occupies a
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Works on This Recording
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Trio 1999 'Triquetra' by Arlene Zallman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Triple Helix Piano Trio
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1999; USA
3.
East, West of the Sun by Arlene Zallman
Conductor:
Brian Hulse
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Wellesley College Chamber Singers,
Wellesley College Chamber Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1996; USA
4.
Sei la terra che aspetta by Arlene Zallman
Performer:
Hekun Wu (Cello),
Elise Yun (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1990; USA
5.
Nightsongs by Arlene Zallman
Performer:
Karol Bennett (Soprano),
Leone Buyse (Flute),
Michael Webster (Clarinet)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1988; USA
Sound Samples
Variations on the Villanella Alma Che Fai?
Trio 1999 'Triquetra': I. Largo, Allegro
Trio 1999 'Triquetra': II. Lament - In memoriam, Andrea Lanini
Trio 1999 'Triquetra': III. Scherzo & Trio
East, West of the Sun: I. Town Life
East, West of the Sun: II. Pan
East, West of the Sun: III. Three Strophes with Negligible Variations
East, West of the Sun: IV. Epitaph of a Sailor
East, West of the Sun: V. Epithalamium
East, West of the Sun: VI. The Game Keeper: Model Conservation or it Lacks Point
East, West of the Sun: VII. Nahuatl: Aztec Song
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