Harmos Records
fresh approaches to classical music
- Composer: Joseph Haydn
- Performers: Luis Meireles || Pedro Meireles || Ken Ichinose
- Release Date: 28th April 2009
- Format: Audio CD
Harmos Records’ new release marks our celebration of the great composer Joseph Haydn on the 200th anniversary of his death. The CD divertimenti is slightly unusual in the context of Haydn Celebrations as the repertoire recorded is less well known by the general public. The set of 6 divertimenti for flute, violin and cello has been almost completely disregarded outside the repertoire of flautists and is seldom heard in concerts. This collection of beautiful and elegant pieces is performed by Luis Meireles (flute), Pedro Meireles (violin) and Ken Ichinose (cello).
NO.3 in C, hob.IV:8| 1 | I. | Allegro moderato | 4'11" |
| 2 | II. | Poco Adagio | 2'15" |
| 3 | III. | Finale. Presto | 1'51" |
NO.4 in G, hob.IV:9| 4 | I. | Adagio | 4'04" |
| 5 | II. | Scherzo. Allegro | 1'16" |
| 6 | III. | Finale. Presto | 1'23" |
NO.1 in D, hob.IV:6| 7 | I. | Allegro | 3'07" |
| 8 | II. | Adagio | 4'17" |
| 9 | III. | Allegro | 2'06" |
NO.2 in G, hob.IV:7| 10 | I. | Allegro | 5'37" |
| 11 | II. | Adagio | 4'24" |
| 12 | III. | Allegro | 2'25" |
NO.5 in A, hob.IV:10| 13 | I. | Andante con espressione | 5'56" |
| 14 | II. | Adagio | 1'41" |
| 15 | III. | Tempo di Menuetto | 1'06" |
NO.6 in D, hob.IV:11| 16 | I. | Allegro moderato | 4'14" |
| 17 | II. | Adagio | 1'37" |
| 18 | III. | Vivace | 1'26" |
- Composers: Charles Widor || Gabriel Pierné || Richard Strauss
- Performers: Luis Meireles || Maria José Souza Guedes
- Release Date: 12th December 2008
- Format: Audio CD
Our first release is an innovative collection of works for flute and piano from the late Romantic period. Assembled, transcribed and performed by the renowned Portuguese flautist Luis Meireles, the disc presents an original suite for flute and piano by Charles-Marie Widor, and transcriptions of violin sonatas by Pierne and Richard Strauss. Luis Meireles has long felt an affinity with this period of musical expression, and brings dedication and passion in this new and unusual recording, partnered with sensitivity and style by Maria Jose Souza Guedes at the piano.
- from Presto Classical
Charles Widor: Suite for flute and piano, Op.34| 1 | I. | Moderato | 3'59" |
| 2 | II. | Scherzo | 2'36" |
| 3 | III. | Romance | 4'31" |
| 4 | IV. | Vivace | 5'42" |
Gabriel Pierné: Sonata, Op.36| 5 | I. | Allegretto | 8'38" |
| 6 | II. | Allegretto tranquillo | 5'00" |
| 7 | III. | Andante non troppo — Allegretto un poco agitato | 7'24" |
Richard Strauss: Sonata in E flat, Op.18| 8 | I. | Allegro ma non troppo | 10'58" |
| 9 | II. | Andante cantabile | 8'44" |
| 10 | III. | Andante — Allegro | 9'18" |
Forthcoming Releases
- TBC || 2009 Debut
- Our third release is the showcase debut album for Pedro Meireles, featuring works for violin and viola, accompanied by Michael Dussek on the piano.
- TBC || 2009 Galitzin Quartet Debut
- Harmos Records fourth release will consist of a showcase of string quartets performed by the exciting young – international prize winner – Galitzin Quartet as the quartet’s Debut album.
Harmos Records
Harmos Records is an exciting new recording company that aims to promote a fresh approach to the classical music CD, exploring and establishing a variety of new performers and composers.
The releases will be varied in style and mood, however, there will be an urgency to unveil both new and forgotten works. The artists profiled by Harmos Records represent a mix of upcoming young talents and seasoned musicians.
Upcoming records will feature the talented rising composers, Martin Suckling and Oliver Waespi, and the Portuguese violinist/violist Pedro Meireles.
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