Samuel Vargas, Kevin Korth, Emil Miland, Miles Graber - Intimate Voices: Chamber Music of David Conte (2025)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless +Booklet | 1:11:39 | 299 Mb
Genre: Classical
FLAC (tracks), Lossless +Booklet | 1:11:39 | 299 Mb
Genre: Classical
Celebrating the composer's 70th birthday, this album reflects his belief in the continuity of musical culture, shaped by his studies with the legendary pedagogue Nadia Boulanger. As one of her last students, Conte embraces her wisdom that true personality in music is only revealed through the deep knowledge of the personalities of others. His compositions resonate with this philosophy, drawing inspiration from past masters while forging his own expressive voice. Highlights include the quietly intense Elegy for Violin and Piano and the dynamic Piano Trio No. 2, whose four movements pay tribute to Erich Korngold, Stephen Sondheim, Frank Martin, and Beethoven. Also featured are the Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Sonata for French Horn and Piano, and Aria and Fugue for Cello and Piano, each showcasing Conte's mastery of instrumental color and structural clarity. His works seek to engage listeners beyond chronological time, instead creating musical narratives that feel eternal in their emotional depth and artistic intent.
