CALACE CONCERTOS NOS 1 & 2 for mandolin and piano

The two concertos, op.113 & 144, of Raffaele Calace (1863-1934) in their original format and 3 concert solos: Rapsodia Napoletana, op.66; Polonese, op.36; Danza dei Nani, op.43

Alison Stephens - Mandolin Steven Devine - Piano

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If ever a single CD could do something to break down widespread prejudices against the instrument,……. then this surely is it. Alison Stephens is not only a virtuoso of the instrument, she is also, and more importantly, a real musician……… technically very demanding but dazzling when carried off as well as it is here. Throughout Alison Stephens plays with complete technical command and musical intelligence. The music could scarcely have a better advocate. Glyn Pursglove, Music Web International There are some prodigiously difficult passages in this concerto, and they’re excellently performed ……… but the virtuosity never sounds as though it’s intended merely to dazzle us, being always at the service of the music. Paul Sparks, BMG Newsletter

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CONCERTO NO.1, op,113 R.CALACE 1st Mvt - Marziale   2nd Mvt - Largo Tranquillo   3rd Mvt - Rondo   CONCERTO NO.2, op.144 R.CALACE 1st Mvt - Maestoso   2nd Mvt - Largo Mesto   3rd Mvt - Allegro non Troppo   RAPSODIA NAPOLETANA, op.66 R.CALACE POLONESE, op.36 R.CALACE DANZA DEI NANI, op.43 R.CALACE

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