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A welcome addition...

Frank C. Adams | Boston, MA United States | 12/06/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"... to the chamber music catalog. Arthur Foote was a prominent Boston composer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, much influenced by Brahms. He excelled at chamber music and I think these works are quite representative. For those who know and like his works, Naxos has issued a three volume survey of great merit. The Copland pieces will probably seem more familiar and are equally wothwhile. Boston is exceptionally blessed with classical music performing talent and these performers represent the highest standards. A solid recommendation for the more adventurous."

Two Very Contrasting Composers

Cory | Virginia | 03/13/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Copland and Foote are not very similar sounding when it comes to this assortment of chamber music. Foote sounds almost Baroque sounding at times while Copland is very distinctly modern. You can sense the American spirit in the final movement of Copland's Flute and Piano Duo which is very good. The second movement is kinda dreary and the first is intersting indeed. The scales in the 1st and 2nd movement is what makes them so unique (even though there are two unique movement....ironic isn't it?). Much of the rest of the Copland works are soft but are experiments of sometimes seeming awkward chords to the untrained ear. But after a few listening, you get to like it.Foote is a very interesting composer who I have not heard of until now. He has such a grand ability to compose simple melodies, but with great softness yet very out going. It's something that is only charistical of him. I recommend listening to some samples of his to get a feeling of what he is like.The CD is something I don't grab all the time, but I'm sure glad it's there when I do want to listen to it. Very soothing but also demanding attention. I enjoy this light hearted CD."