Move Records Australian classical music, est. 1968

Classical Allusion

Julian Yu takes famous pieces from the Western musical tradition and ornaments them in the manner of Chinese folk music.

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

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Academy of Melbourne

The Academy of Melbourne is a small chamber orchestra formed in 1989 by its artistic director, Brett Kelly, MSO principal trombone.

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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.

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Robert Clarke

Photograph of John Arcaro

John Arcaro

Photograph of Brett Kelly

Brett Kelly

Photograph of Synergy

Synergy

Photograph of Colin Piper

Colin Piper

Photograph of Laura Chislett Jones

Laura Chislett Jones

Photograph of Stephanie McCallum

Stephanie McCallum

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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.

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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.

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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

    Concerto for Marimba and Small Orchestra Julian Yu

  1. First movement
  2. Second movement
  3. Third movement

    4. Variations on a Theme of Paganini Julian Yu

  4. Theme - Moderato
  5. Variation one - Allegro
  6. Variation two - Adagio con amore
  7. Variation three
  8. Variation four - Grazioso
  9. Variation five - Vivace
  10. Variation six - Giocoso
  11. Variation seven
  12. Variation eight
  13. Variation nine - Piacere
  14. Variation ten - Espressivo
  15. Variation eleven - Agitato
  16. Variation twelve - Animato
  17. Scintillation II Julian Yu
  18. Scintillation III Julian Yu

    19. Trio for piano, violin and cello Julian Yu

  19. First movement
  20. Second movement
  21. Third movement

Performers

Composer

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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 download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music.

Classical Allusion is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

Catalogue number
MD 3207
List price
$25.00 AUD
Thanks to
Australia Council
Release date
Copyright
© 2000 Move Records
Phonogram
℗ 2000 Move Records
Categories
Australian, Classical, Orchestral
Barcode
EAN 9314574320725