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New DWQ CD set
A set of two archival CD’s entitled "Dorian Wind Quintet Retrospectacular" has recently been released by Summit Records. It features live performances by the DQW spanning the years from its formation in 1961 with the founding members to a performance of "The Anniversary Variations" by five different composers (Bennett, Perle, Childs, Adolphe, and Hoiby) with the current members. The selections on this archival CD include various personnel configurations over the years and represent a cross section of the music the group has performed – standard repertoire, commissioned and newer works, and transcriptions. Many performances are taken from a large collection of reel-to-reel and cassette tapes which were transferred to digital format. To purchase, click here.
New Commission
We are pleased to announce that, through a grant from Chamber Music America, we have commissioned David Del Tredici to write a wind quintet for the DQW. Generally recognized as the father of the Neo-Romantic movement in music, Del Tredici has received numerous awards (including the Pulitzer Prize) and has been commissioned and performed by nearly every major American and European orchestral ensemble. "Del Tredici," said Aaron Copland, "is that rare find among composers – a creator with a truly original gift. I know of no other composer of his generation who composes music of greater freshness and daring, or with more personality." Over the past several years, he has ventured into the realm of chamber music with String Quartet No. 1, Grand Trio and a large number of solo-piano works. We look forward to receiving, learning, and playing his wind quintet. This surely will be a wonderful addition to the wind quintet repertoire. Any help towards this commission would be truly appreciated.
DWQ Awarded Chamber Music America Residency Grant
In 2006, the Dorian Wind Quintet was awarded a $12,000 matching grant for a residency in New Mexico. The quintet performed outreach activities and concerts at the Taos Pueblo and in Taos, the Santa Fe Indian School, the United World College, and the University of New Mexico.
NEW Historical Archives Available!
Now in its 50th season, the Dorian Quintet has a rich history of performance and education. As part of the group's Archival Project, we have compiled some historical data and made it available here on the DWQ website. Just click the "Group History" button on the navigation bar at the left, and find out what's been
going on with the Dorian Quintet for the last half-century.
Two DWQ Recordings
The Dorian Wind Quintet can be heard on two more recordings. The first, Trilogy, features works of Daniel Asia, including his Woodwind Quintet (1998), a Dorian commission. This CD can be purchased here. Master Play--The Sunday Sessions is a collection featuring guests on Minnesota Public Radio's St. Paul Sunday program. DWQ is represented in the Finale of Antonin Reicha's Quintet in Eb, Opus 88 No.2. To purchase, click here.
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