Based on an unaccompanied violin partita variation from the eighteenth century by Bach, layers of electronic elements breathe new life into this classic. Also appearing on this release is “Sonata Moderna (Remastered)” from 2010. “Sonata Moderna” is based on a piece from the seventeenth century (“Sonata sopra la Monica” by Biagio Marini). It was the May 2016 Akademia Winner for Best Ambient/Instrumental Song. Featuring two violins and cello with rock rhythm and chords, the past is united with the present in this driving work.
Enjoy this little amuse-bouche of mashed-up music! 🙂
I know it’s last minute, but if you’re free tomorrow night – Thursday, Feb.11 @ 7:30pm – I hope you’ll come to see my students, as well as myself and colleague Dr. Ruta Bloomfield, perform for The Master’s College first ever Instrumental Chamber Groups concert!
On three upcoming Mondays – October 19, 26, and November 2 – at 2pm to 3pm, I’ll be speaking at Hillcrest on the topic of music from the Medieval and Renaissance periods!
Join me for this fun, informative, and free 3-week series! Find more info at this Event’s Page.
It’s officially available now! Go check out my new EP, “SONATA MODERNA“!
Album Notes
This EP features all new Classical music, as well as the return of a recent favorite, composed and performed by Sarah Wallin Huff. SONATA MODERNA is a sonic journey of movement — of nostalgia and anticipation.
The title track, “Sonata Moderna,” is based on an ancient piece from the 17th century (“Sonata sopra la Monica” by Biagio Marini). Featuring two violins and cello with rock rhythm and chords, the past is united with the present in this driving work. Featuring: Sarah Wallin Huff (violins), Anne Sherrill (cello), Paul Hoover (electric guitar), Emily Gibb (electric bass), and Dave Gruchacz (drum set).
“Sweet Camila” returns (re-recorded) from its debut in the soundtrack album, “Music for The Book of I.” Based on Camila, a feature character in Jorge Armenteros’ novel, “The Book of I,” this work for string quartet looks back at good times with nostalgia while encouraging our main character to move forward with hope. Featuring: Brett Bird and Lainey White (violins), Sarah Wallin Huff (viola), and Anne Sherrill (cello).
“Organic Circuitry” is a unique string quartet, pitting the acoustic violin and cello against electric 5- and 6- string violins with effects. It evokes a futuristic state of being, merging ancient instruments with new technology. Featuring: Sarah Wallin Huff (acoustic and electric violins) and Anne Sherrill (cello).
As a bonus, the newest composition from Wallin Huff, “Intrepid: A Fantasy for Oboe/English Horn Soloist and Chamber Ensemble,” has been included in this release. “Intrepid” is a dramatic expression of Life’s Journey, of migration and personal metamorphosis. Featuring: Allison McKay (solo Oboe/English Horn), Asuncion Ojeda and Tiffany Gibb (flutes/piccolo), Russell Vittrup (clarinet), Clayton Slusser (bassoon), Jeff Boultinghouse (horns), Daniel Chandler and Phil Alimoren (trombones), Lyle Michaud (piano), Sarah Wallin Huff (percussion), and the strings — Violins: Mel Bolosan, Josh LeMaster, Corinne Olsen, Abby Olson, Lainey White (concertmaster), Tim Yao; Viola: Sean Lyons; Cello: Emily Rader; Bass: John Hester. Conducted by Sarah Wallin Huff.
All tracks recorded, produced, and mastered by Tyler Bailey at The Master’s College, Santa Clarita (CA), except for “Sweet Camila,” which was recorded, produced, and mastered by Mauricio Gasca at Scott Frankfurt Studio, Los Angeles (CA).
And many thanks to those who graciously gave their amazing talents to make this happen: Tyler J Bailey, Mauricio Gasca Music, Scott Frankfurt Studio, TMC Music, Anne Tribble Sherrill, Brett Bird, Lainey Elizabeth White, Emily Gibb, Paul Hoover, Dave Gruchacz, Allison McKay, Asuncion Ojeda, Tiffany Gibb, Russell Vittrup, Clayton Slusser, Jeff Boultinghouse, Daniel Chandler, Philip Alimoren, Lyle Michaud, Mel Bolosan, Joshua LeMaster, Corinne Olsen, Abby Olson, Tim Yao, Sean Lyons, Emily Rader, John Hester.
Oh! And THANK YOU to José Marques for the way-excellent album artwork!
It’ll show up on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc.. in just a few more days…
Enjoy! ^_^
This program is utterly BEAUTIFUL!!! I’m so enjoying playing full-on Baroque style violin with these fabulous musicians and choir! Mark your calendars!
FYI, we are also having a FREE showing of this program tomorrow (Friday) night, at 7:30, at Glendale City Church. But if you can’t make it, plan on coming to a show next weekend!
And don’t forget to save the date of October 20th! Pianist Michael Jung and I will be playing an awesome concert of works by Brahms, Suk, and yours-truly!
We’ll be debuting my recent original work, “Gypsy Wanderer” LIVE for the first time!
Come hear the Rosé Trio perform works by Vitali, Danielle Cummins 😉 , Emanuel Moór, and Moszkowski! THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, 8pm, University of La Verne, Morgan Auditorium in Founders Hall – on 3rd Street near B Street, La Verne.
