Recordings
Larry Nickel is a doctor of musical arts candidate in composition at the UBC School of Music. His Requiem for Peace:15 movements, with text in 11 languages, each expressive of pacificist ideals was performed December 3, 2005 at the Chan Centre for Performing Arts.
- Long Black Arm Listen
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Berlioz: Grande messe des morts Op. 5
Recorded December 4, 2004 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Matthew Stephanson, tenor
University Singers
UBC Choral Union
Vancouver Bach Choir
UBC Symphony Orchestra
Bruce Pullan, conductor
Thisconcert is part of "A Blaze of Berlioz", a series of events celebratingthe music of Hector Berlioz, which has been generously sponsored by TheCo-operators Group.
Proud Music of the Storm, Music of Stephen Chatman
A new UBC produced CD, PROUD MUSIC OF THE STORM (Centrediscs), Music of Stephen Chatman, featuring the UBC Symphony Orchestra, UBC Singers, UBC Chamber Strings, BBC Symphony, Vancouver Bach Choir, Jesse Read, Bruce Pullan, Eric Wilson, Gunther Herbig, Stephen Chatman, conductors, is receiving high praise. Numerous CBC Radio national broadcasts have aired on Music & Co., Disc Drive, Northern Lights, Take Five, Two New Hours, espace musique, Weekender, Sound Advice, and Here's To You. On November 26, 2004, the CD was the only student ensemble CD ever to receive a ***** maximum rating on CBC Sound Advice, Rick Phillips, host; the CD was featured again on Sound Advice in early January, 2005 as the only contemporary music CD recommended best picks 2004.
"Centrediscs has brought out something wonderfully big with this new Chatman disc. The musicians of the UBC Symphony play with subtle grace.... [UBC voice major] tenor, Matthew Stephenson shows every sign of filling the shoes left vacant with the exit of Peter Pears." John S. Gray, WholeNote Discoveries (Toronto)
"heart, soul and commitment in their [UBC Symphony] playing--- off-stage tenor is like a cry in the wilderness--- a cry for peace--- wonderful new work--- hope and optimism". ***** Rick Phillips, CBC Sound Advice (Toronto)
UBC Symphony Orchestra: Bártók & Tschaikovsky
Bártók: Rumanian Folk Dances; Tschaikovsky: Concerto for Piano Op. 23 with Lucas wong piano soloist; Bártók: Concerto for Orchestra. Recorded live at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, April 10 11, 2003.
Edward Elgar, The Dream of Gerontius
Rick Phillips on CBC Radio's Sound Advice; "It's hard to believe that this recent, live, all Canadian recording just heard was made with students. . .but what comes accross here is an event. There's a young, fresh, exciting tension and electricity to this recording that others lack...The recording is clean, clear and very full. It gets a very strong 4 out of 5 stars." Edward Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius with Philippe Castagner, tenor; Justin Welsh, bass baritione; Sandra Stringer, mezzo-soprano; University Singers; UBC Choral Union; UBC Symphony Orchestra; Bruce Pullan, conductor. Recorded live at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. November 30, 2001 Orpheum Masters Label. Available at the School of Music office or the Magic Flute.
- Rouse Thee, My Fainting Soul. Listen
UBC Symphony Orchestra: Schreker, Mahler, & Respighi
Franz Schreker: Nachtstück (Nightpiece); Gustav Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) Alexis Barthelemy, mezzo-soprano; Ottorino Respighi: Pini di Roma (The Pines of Rome). Recorded live at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, April 5 & 6, 2001.
UBC Symphony Orchestra: Hovhaness, Saint-Saëns, & Schumann
Alan Hovhaness: Meditation on "Orpheus"; Camille Saint-Saëns: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in g minor, Op. 22 with Catherine Lan, piano soloist; Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Opus 97 "Rhenish". Recorded live at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, October 6, 2000.
