Classical Allusion
Julian Yu takes famous pieces from the Western musical tradition and ornaments them in the manner of Chinese folk music.
Academy of Melbourne orchestra
Robert Clarke marimba
John Arcaro timpani
Brett Kelly conductor
Synergy ensemble
Colin Piper piano
Laura Chislett Jones flute
Stephanie McCallum piano
Roger Heagney piano
Isin Cakmakcioglu violin
Rachel Atkinson cello
The music, just like the composer himself, are a unique blend of East and West. This CD features the dazzling sticks of the percussionist Robert Clarke, the Academy of Melbourne, the Australia Ensemble and Trio Melbourne.
The award-winning composer Julian Yu grew up in China, and has been resident in Australia since 1985.
Press quotes
“A selection of performances of the work of composer Julian Yu makes Classical Allusion a delight” ★★★★
— Chris Copas, The Star
“one of the best 'composer portrait' discs of its kind ... The works on this disc are ultra-professional and well made - one sees why the composer wins prizes - but it also repays repeat hearings ... The performances and recordings (many of them live) are good too.”
— Andrew Ford, ABC 24 Hours
“a distinct cultural crossover ... interesting in its conception and quite attractive in its expressive content.”
— Bill Hoffmann, Canberra Times
“Yu's symphonic writing is brilliant [and] highly coloured”
— Dale Keeling, Noteworthy
Artists
Academy of Melbourne
The Academy of Melbourne is a small chamber orchestra formed in 1989 by its artistic director, Brett Kelly, MSO principal trombone.
Australia Ensemble
The Australia Ensemble, resident at the University of New South Wales, was founded in 1980. The group is now widely recognised as this country's chamber music ensemble. Consisting of seven of Australia's leading instrumentalists, the Ensemble is able to engage other outstanding musicians to enable it to present some highly unusal and varied groupings of performers as well as the standard chamber music repertoire.
Roger Heagney
Roger Heagney has gained an international reputation as a pianist, harpsichordist, conductor and composer giving recitals in Germany, France, England, Brunei and China, as well as festivals, radio and television in Australia.
Isin Cakmakcioglu
Violinist, Isin Cakmakcioglu has had an enviable international career since he completed a Bachelor of Music Degree. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and has toured extensively throughout the world. He currently performs with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Rachel Atkinson
Cellist Rachel Atkinson currently performs with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. She has toured extensively both as an orchestra member and a soloist. She is cellist of the Fidelio Quartet.
Audio preview
Track Listing
- First movement
- Second movement
- Third movement
- Theme - Moderato
- Variation one - Allegro
- Variation two - Adagio con amore
- Variation three
- Variation four - Grazioso
- Variation five - Vivace
- Variation six - Giocoso
- Variation seven
- Variation eight
- Variation nine - Piacere
- Variation ten - Espressivo
- Variation eleven - Agitato
- Variation twelve - Animato
- Scintillation II Julian Yu
- Scintillation III Julian Yu
- First movement
- Second movement
- Third movement
Concerto for Marimba and Small Orchestra Julian Yu
Variations on a Theme of Paganini Julian Yu
Trio for piano, violin and cello Julian Yu
Performers
- Academy of Melbourne · tracks 1–3
- Australia Ensemble · tracks 4–16
- Robert Clarke · marimba · tracks 1–3
- John Arcaro · timpani · tracks 1–3
- Brett Kelly · tracks 1–3
- Synergy · track 17
- Colin Piper · track 17
- Laura Chislett Jones · track 18
- Stephanie McCallum · track 18
- Roger Heagney · tracks 19–21
- Isin Cakmakcioglu · tracks 19–21
- Rachel Atkinson · tracks 19–21
Composer
Julian Yu
The multi-award winning Australian composer Julian Yu employs a musical language imbued with a high degree of elegance and expressiveness, which are both enhanced by an impeccable craft and special attention to detail.
Where to listen
Classical Allusion is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Classical Allusion is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3207
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Thanks to
- Australia Council
- Release date
- 2000
- Musical work
copyright - © 2000 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2000 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Classical, Orchestral
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574320725
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