The Living American
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Timothy Schwarz, violin Charles Abramovic, piano Douglas Mapp, Double Bass Doug Hirlinger, Drums Available from albanyrecords.com after May 15, 2023 Works by Denis DiBlasio, Avner Dorman, Reena Esmail, Joseph Goodrich, Jennifer Higdon, Jessie Montgomery and Steven Sametz Review Quotes "A flawless example of Schwarz's rich playing and eclectic vision further solidify his position as one of the best modern-day violinists." -Take Effect "Schwarz's charismatic playing is the glue that holds such a disparate program together and apart from glorious tone and impeccable technique, it is the dynamism of his recreations of these new pieces that sets this disc apart." -Music Web International "A virtuoso tour de force performance from Schwarz" -Gramophone "Excellent violinist... remarkable technical skills and interpretive abilities" –American Record Guide "[Schwarz's] nearly ten-minute solo performance dazzles-calling it a tour de force is in no way excessive." -Textura "Violinist Timothy Schwartz rises to the challenge of embodying all of these styles with idiomatic elan." -Fanfare Magazine |
Anthems After Prometheus
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Anglo-American Duo Debut CD Release Date: April 1, 2018 Available at albanyrecords.com after April 1, 2018 Two Awards for Anthems After Prometheus:
Review Quotes "In their rendition of these miniatures [5 Hommages by David Osbon], the Anglo-American Duo exhibit their usual solid technique and imbue it with great sensitivity." "The Anglo-American Duo and cellist Lorraine Deacon play [Still Waiting for the Revolution… by David Osbon] with great virtuosity and intriguing musical colors." "Anthems After Prometheus is an excellent collection of David Osbon’s fascinating compositions played by musicians of great virtuosity." -Fanfare Magazine "Schwarz performs beautifully, with a clean, open upper register and silken tone. The performance is intense and passionate, with a fervor that grabs one’s attention for the duration of the nine-minute piece." -The Morning Call |
Jennifer Higdon: Early Chamber Works
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Released in 2013 “The performances of the Serafin String Quartet are superb, as is the playing of bassoonist Eric Stomberg and pianist Charles Abramovic. Add to that the superior recorded sound, and this CD achieves the “must-have” status that I accord to relatively few CDs that I review. Do be sure to acquire this one.” --Fanfare Magazine “The Serafin Quartet apply silken finesse and gritty vibrancy” --Gramophone “Violinst Timothy Schwarz and SSQ cellist Lawrence Stomberg join [Charles Abramovic] for a totally captivating rendition of Dark Wood. The latter two string players are joined by Ms. Carr for a thrilling performance of the concluding trio.” --CROCKS |
Available at Naxos and Amazon.com
Baroque Violin
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Available on Centaur Records! Released in 2010 “An impressive account of the Partita No. 2 in d minor by Bach… His interpretation is passionate and theatrical, underlining the contrasts within the piece, without losing his grip on the whole.” --Musica dei Donum “Performed with understanding, skill and beauty by violinist Timothy Schwarz.” --Arkiv Music |
Explore the rich world of unaccompanied violin music from the baroque period.
Westhoff: Suite No. 5
Biber: Passacaglia
Bach: Partita No. 2
Telemann: Fantasy No. 7
Geminiani: Sonate senza basso
Selected audio samples---
Johann Paul von Westhoff: Suite No. 5 for solo violin
- Allemande
- Courante
Georg Philipp Telemann: Fantasy No. 7 in E-flat Major for solo violin
- Largo
- Presto
Available at www.centaurrecords.com or call 1-877-CENTAUR
Serafin String Quartet
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Released in 2010 “It is the quality of the ensemble playing and the dedication to detail that sets this recordings above many others of this literature. They combine true rhythmic precision, beautiful intonation, and beautiful articulation with an excellent sense of balance and deeply satisfying musical phrasing.” --American Record guide “Violinist Timothy Schwartz’s and cellist Lawrence Stomberg’s contributions in the Molto Adagio—most often heard in the arrangement known as the Adagio for Strings—deserve special note.” --Fanfare Magazine |
Antonin Dvorák: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 96 (American)
Samuel Barber: String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11
George Gershwin: Lullaby for String Quartet
Available at www.centaurrecords.com or call 1-877-CENTAUR
Timothy Schwarz Live
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Released in 2006 "Schwarz and Charity Wicks give one of the very best readings of the [Bartok] Sonata I have heard. They have obviously given the work a good deal of thought, and this is good enough to be the only recoding of this work in your collection if you just want one." "Pleasantly exuberant and tender as required" "Intense performance.... Emotionally convincing" --American Record Guide |
Ciaccona from Partita No. 2 in D Minor for Solo Violin
Béla Bartók
Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano
Igor Stravinsky
L'histoire du soldat suite
Manuel de Falla
Suite popular española
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Vocalise
Available at www.centaurrecords.com or call 1-877-CENTAUR
An American Affair
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Released in 1995 "The performance seems beyond reproach... [Schwarz's] technique is exemplary." - Buffalo News |
Daniel Weiser, Piano
Tim Schwarz and Dan Weiser explore the tremendous variety, energy, virtuosity, and craftsmanship of American chamber music.
John Corigliano: Sonata for Violin and Piano
Charles Ives: Second Sonata for Violin and Piano
Aaron Copland: "Hoe-Down" from Rodeo
Camargo Mozart Guarnieri: Cantiga de Ninar
Available from Marquis Classics.