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When You and I Were Young, Maggie
A beautiful piece of Canadian History
performed by Canadian Musicians
Popular, light classical music of the 19th century
Lawrence House, 1895 Conn cornet, trumpet and flugelhorn
Aurora Dokken, 1885 Bechstein art case grand piano.
Frequently performed in homes, works of the salon music genre were also performed on the concert stage. While very early Canadian salon music was virtually identical to contemporary European music,
from the mid‑19th century onward, the Canadian experience, its people, geography, environment and national identity began to assert itself.
Mid to late‑19th century Canadian salon, ballads, stylized dances, descriptive pieces, marches,
patriotic and love songs frequently include material from Canadian folk song
and references to symbols of Canada such as maple leaves and the flag. A consciousness
of the unique geography and demographics of the nation and an awakening of nationalism and confidence which would come to full flower in the exploits of Canada in the First World War are embodied in this affirming salon music.
"When You and I Were Young, Maggie" is a refreshing recording of 19th Century Canadian salon music...in the capable hands of trumpeter Lawrence House and pianist Aurora Dokken, the sentiments of this bygone era are brought back to life. This is music to enjoy strawberry shortcake with! The disc features compositions by such early popular composers as W.O. Forsyth, Calixa Lavallée (best known as the composer of "Oh Canada"), Gena Branscombe and Guillame Couture. The comprehensive liner notes give historical details in an entertaining manner. ... House shines in his performance while pianist Dokken captures effortlessly the stylistic nuances of the works, especially in the solo piano tracks."
‑ Tiina Kiik, The WholeNote CD Review, Toronto, Jul 01 to Sep 07, 2006.
"I wanted to tell you I listened to the CD the other evening with pleasure....Your performance is lovely."
‑ John Beckwith, former Dean of Music and Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto, April, 2006.
"...excellent playing and fine pieces...."
‑ Robert Nagel, New York Brass Quintet (ret.), Professor Emeritus, Yale University, January, 2006.
"Design and music are both gorgeous! ....The tune, When You and I Were Young, Maggie is one that has haunted me for several years. The solo piano entries are a nice touch from the standpoint of the orchestration/pacing of the whole. I wondered "what on earth??" ‑‑in a sort of jocular yet positive sense‑‑ Tintamarre was until I read about the piece. Actually, I think it's a stronger piece than is credited. Yes, it's entertaining (nothing wrong with that!) but beyond that the guy was really searching for something, I sense ‑‑ some other order that he seems to know might be there even if he can't reach it......Love the dark trumpet tones...."the reprise" of Maggie at cut 16 was also a very nice touch. This is a CD which will visit my machine with regularity!"
‑ Timothy Sullivan, Composer, Rochester, NY, March, 2006.
"The Maggie CD is great! The performances are really elegant....."
‑ Edwin Harkins, Composer/Performer and Professor of trumpet, University of California San Diego, January 2006.
Recorded at Music Szalon, San Francisco, CA April 2005 Release Date: January 2006
Record Label: AME Recording Engineer: Richard Wahlberg
Graphic Design: Margo Grant Recording Type: Classical
UPC: 074044002210
A beautiful piece of Canadian History
performed by Canadian Musicians
Popular, light classical music of the 19th century
Lawrence House, 1895 Conn cornet, trumpet and flugelhorn
Aurora Dokken, 1885 Bechstein art case grand piano.
Frequently performed in homes, works of the salon music genre were also performed on the concert stage. While very early Canadian salon music was virtually identical to contemporary European music,
from the mid‑19th century onward, the Canadian experience, its people, geography, environment and national identity began to assert itself.
Mid to late‑19th century Canadian salon, ballads, stylized dances, descriptive pieces, marches,
patriotic and love songs frequently include material from Canadian folk song
and references to symbols of Canada such as maple leaves and the flag. A consciousness
of the unique geography and demographics of the nation and an awakening of nationalism and confidence which would come to full flower in the exploits of Canada in the First World War are embodied in this affirming salon music.
"When You and I Were Young, Maggie" is a refreshing recording of 19th Century Canadian salon music...in the capable hands of trumpeter Lawrence House and pianist Aurora Dokken, the sentiments of this bygone era are brought back to life. This is music to enjoy strawberry shortcake with! The disc features compositions by such early popular composers as W.O. Forsyth, Calixa Lavallée (best known as the composer of "Oh Canada"), Gena Branscombe and Guillame Couture. The comprehensive liner notes give historical details in an entertaining manner. ... House shines in his performance while pianist Dokken captures effortlessly the stylistic nuances of the works, especially in the solo piano tracks."
‑ Tiina Kiik, The WholeNote CD Review, Toronto, Jul 01 to Sep 07, 2006.
"I wanted to tell you I listened to the CD the other evening with pleasure....Your performance is lovely."
‑ John Beckwith, former Dean of Music and Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto, April, 2006.
"...excellent playing and fine pieces...."
‑ Robert Nagel, New York Brass Quintet (ret.), Professor Emeritus, Yale University, January, 2006.
"Design and music are both gorgeous! ....The tune, When You and I Were Young, Maggie is one that has haunted me for several years. The solo piano entries are a nice touch from the standpoint of the orchestration/pacing of the whole. I wondered "what on earth??" ‑‑in a sort of jocular yet positive sense‑‑ Tintamarre was until I read about the piece. Actually, I think it's a stronger piece than is credited. Yes, it's entertaining (nothing wrong with that!) but beyond that the guy was really searching for something, I sense ‑‑ some other order that he seems to know might be there even if he can't reach it......Love the dark trumpet tones...."the reprise" of Maggie at cut 16 was also a very nice touch. This is a CD which will visit my machine with regularity!"
‑ Timothy Sullivan, Composer, Rochester, NY, March, 2006.
"The Maggie CD is great! The performances are really elegant....."
‑ Edwin Harkins, Composer/Performer and Professor of trumpet, University of California San Diego, January 2006.
Recorded at Music Szalon, San Francisco, CA April 2005 Release Date: January 2006
Record Label: AME Recording Engineer: Richard Wahlberg
Graphic Design: Margo Grant Recording Type: Classical
UPC: 074044002210
