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"This programme demands interpretive and dynamic flexibility of exceptional sensitivity and Maria Bachmann proves more than equal to the task with a range of tonal shadings and exquisite bow- work that ensures these coruscating scores tingle with life and energy...thrilling abandon that never compromises absolute technical command."
-BBC Music Magazine
***** Performance
***** Sound
"Bachmann and Klibonoff play with electrifying energy and crisp articulation. The duo achieves a tour-de-force in the Ravel Sonata Blues Movement....even the listener works up a sweat. In Corigliano's Red Violin Chaconne, Bachmann favors its enraptured darker side....she brings the piece to an overpowering conclusion."
-Fanfare Magazine
(July/August 2007)

Endeavour Classics/Allegro  

Paul Moravec:
1. Ariel Fantasy (2001) (3:58)
2. Double Action (2006)- world premiere recording (3:21)
3. Evermore (2004) – world premiere recording (2:39)

Aaron Copland:
4. Ukelele Serenade (4:27)
5. Nocturne (7:16)

John Corigliano:
6. The Red Violin: Chaconne for violin and piano (16:25)

Maurice Ravel:
Sonata for Violin and Piano in G
7. Allegretto (8:23)
8. Blues (5:30)
9. Perpetuum Mobile (3:47)

George Gershwin:
10. It Ain’t Necessarily So (2:52) (arr. Bachmann)
11. There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York (1:55) (arr. Bachmann)
12. My One and Only/ Rialto Ripples Rag (2:44)
(arr. Klibonoff)

JON KLIBONOFF, piano


" Innovative programming and exuberant playing.....Bachmann is a confident performer and thoughtful artist...equally profound and sultry."
-Gramaphone Magazine (Oct 2007)

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"About Last Night"
Nov. 28, 2007
CD Review : Trio Solisti "Pictures at an Exhibition"
"...an ingenious arrangement of Mussorgsky's masterpiece by the members of the trio...and a flawless performance of Ravel's luscious A Minor Piano Trio by the group that to my mind has now succeeded the Beaux Arts Trio as the outstanding chamber music ensemble of its kind."
-Terry Teachout
Critic, The Wall Street Journal

1. Promenade 1:25
2. Gnomus 2:25
3. Promenade 0:49
4. The Old Castle 4:35
5. Promenade 0:25
6. Tuileries (Dispute between Children at Play) 0:55
7. Bydlo (Cattle) 3:08
8. Promenade 0:48
9. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks 1:14
10. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle 2:02
11. The Market at Limoges 1:13
12. Catacombs 2:29
13. Cum mortuis in lingua mortua 2:24
14. The Hut on Fowl’s Legs (Baba Yaga) 3:08
15. The Great Gate of Kiev 4:13

Maurice Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor

16. Modere 10:31
17. Pantoum: Assez Vif 4:03
18. Passacaille: Tres large 7:50
19. Finale: Anime 4:37

TOTAL TIME 58:45

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"Violinist Maria Bachman was clearly a first among equals. Her tone is warm, pure and focused; her precise phrasing was consistently in step with the music's shifting demands."
- The Strad Magazine, Feb. 2007

Endeavour Classics/ Allegro
Peter Schickele:

1. Scherzo from Quartet No. 2 “In Memorium” (6:23)

Paul Moravec:

2. Atmosphera a Villa Aurelia (10:57) *
3. Vince & Jan (6:13) *

George Gershwin: (arr. Stanley Silverman)

4. He Loves & she Loves (2:11)
5. Fascinatin’ Rhythm (0:56)
6. Do It Again (2:14)
7. Clap Your Hands (2:09)
8. Sweet & Low Down (2:09)

Daniel Bernard Roumain:
Quartet No. 5 “Rosa Parks *

9. Klap Ur Handz (6:52)
10. “I made up my mind not to move”(9:12)
11. Isorhythmiclationistic (4:35)
12. Klap Ur Handz REMIX (6:49)
    * World Premiere Recording

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“ …a performing style that revisits a sweet-scented immediacy more typical of previous generations..."
- Gramaphone ( U.K.)

“Bachmann plays with complete emotional involvement and a natural, intense expressiveness; the enchanting purity of her tone makes the music float and soar....”
- Classical Pulse

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“Bachmann’s sound is strong and sagely varied, her technique admirably facile and immaculate, and all of her playing is marked by intelligent musicianship.”
- Strad Magazine

"CD of the Month"
"You'll be hooked after the opening track..."
-CD Review

James MacMillan (b.1959)

1. Kiss on Wood (1994) (8:26)
for violin and piano
(world premiere recording)

William Bolcom (b.1938)

2-5. Second Sonata for violin and piano (1978) (17:24)

Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

6. Nocturne (1928) (6:55)

Alfred Schnittke (b.1934)

7-10. Sonata No.1 (1964) (18:27)
for violin and piano

Paul Dresher (b.1951)

11. Double Ikat -(14:58)
Part 2 (1988-1990)
for violin, piano and percussion

“ Haunting be may a much used word when describing violin virtuosos but it’s an accurate description of the sound of Maria Bachmann.”
- Classic CD

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"Trio Solisti plays this glorious music with rare commitment and insight." "...the free-flowing adrenaline of the finale has one on the edge of one's seat as it might at a first rate concert performance. This is to set this highly talented group against the very best the catalogue has to offer. More please! "
-STRAD magazine Aug 2005

Lou Harrison (1917-2003)

1-4. Suite for Violin and String Orchestra (20:18)
Maria Bachmann, violin
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
James Sedares, conductor

5. Western Dance for Piano (2:18)
6-8. Three Waltzes (3:12)
9-11. Suite for Cello and Piano (8:15)
12. Gigue & Musette (2:00)
13. Polka (2:16)
14. Jarabe (2:08)
15-19. Suite for Cello and Harp (10:10)

In this program, the Trio Solisti practice, interpret, and perform two of Beethoven’s masterwork piano trios, the "Archduke" Trio and the "Ghost" Trio.

Violinist Maria Bachmann, pianist Jon Klibonoff, cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach, discuss the challenges of transforming Beethoven's scores into a vibrant performance. Footage of their work sessions in the studio is mixed with highlights of their concert before a live audience. (25 minutes, color)

This DVD is available from Videos for the Arts and Humanities by calling 800-257-5126 or 609-275-1400. Ask for Item: BVL30740.