Samuel Baron: Memorable Performances 1966-1996

The Club is proud to announce publication of a two-CD compilation of solo and chamber music performances by our longtime member and colleague Samuel Baron. It includes many live concert performances with the Bach Aria Group, Jean-Pierre Rampal, and other noted artists, as well as rare and out-of-print commercial recordings ranging from Bach and Telemann to Varèse and Alec Wilder. This project represents nearly ten years of work by Sam’s friends, colleagues, and family, and we are very grateful for their efforts. The CDs are available for purchase as follows:

• At all Club events,
• You may mail us a check with this downloadable order form (PDF, requires Acrobat Reader). NYFC members receive a $5 (16%) discount off the $30 list price.
• From the online Store page.

CD 1 Total 63:14

1. CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862–1918)
   Syrinx (1913) 2:35
   Youth at the Centre, Jerusalem Music Centre; October 27, 1988.
   Published by Societe des Editions Jobert.
2. Spoken notes about the Varèse and Debussy works. 1:49
   Master Performer Series, Tuscaloosa, AL, April 21, 1991.
3. EDGARD VARÉSE (1883–1965)
   Density 21.5 (1936) 3:08
   Memphis, TN; April 8, 1979.
   Published by Universal Music Careers OBO G. Ricordi and Co.
4. EZRA LADERMAN (b. 1924)
   from Celestial Bodies (1972)
   I. Slow…Molto allegro 6:32
   Aviv Quartet: Hagai Shaham, John McGrosso, violins; Yariv Aloni, viola; Zvi Plisser, cello
   Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY, April 27, 1991.
   Published by Theodore Presser Co.
5. Spoken notes about La Montaine’s Come into My Garden. 0:40
6. JOHN LA MONTAINE (b. 1920)
   Come into My Garden, Op. 49 (1978) 5:08
   Carol Baron, piano
   Cincinnati Flute Club, Cincinnati, OH, June 25, 1996.
   Published by Fredonia Press
7. Spoken notes about Kuhlau’s Divertissement. 2:04
8. FRIEDRICH KUHLAU (1786–1832)
   Divertissment in B Major, Op. 68, No. 3 7:31
   Kenneth Cooper, piano
   Stony Brook Recital Hall, SUNY Stony Brook, 1984.
9. ALEC WILDER (1907–1980)
   Flute & Bongos No. 1 (1958) 3:46
10. Flute & Bongos No. 2 (1958) 2:51
    Studio reading
    Published by Music Sales Corp.
11. EASLEY BLACKWOOD (b. 1933)
    from Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord, Op. 13 (1962)
    III. Allegretto con moto 2:35
12. IV. Vivo 3:06
    Easley Blackwood, harpsichord
    Desto DC7104.
13. LEO KRAFT (b. 1922)
    Fantasy No. 1 for Flute and Piano (1963) 5:14
    Carol Baron, piano
    Serenus 12082. Published by General Music Publishing
14. Spoken notes about Roseman’s Partita. 1:05
15. RONALD ROSEMAN (1933–2000)
    from Partita (1992)
    Epilogue: In Memoriam Thomas Nyfenger 2:25
    Cincinnati Flute Club, Cincinnati, OH, June 25, 1996.
    Published by Southern Music Co.
16. WALTER PISTON (1894–1976)
    Concerto for Flute and Orchestra (1971) 15:25
    Alquanto largo — Lento espressivo — Allegro — Lento
    Billings Symphony Orchestra Uri Barnea, conductor
    Permission for this release from CD 8840, which includes Ballade for Flute by Frank Martin, is granted by CRS, 724 Winchester Rd., Broomall, PA.
    Published by Associated Music Publishers

CD 2 Total 63:21

1. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685–1750)
   from Cantata 30a: Angenehmes Weiderau, freue dich in deinen Auen!
   Was die Seele kann ergötzen 5:31
   D’Anna Fortunato, contralto; Daniel Phillips, violin; Timothy Eddy, cello; Yehudi Wyner, harpsichord
   Musical Heritage Society, MHS 12307A.
2. WILHELM FRIEDEMANN BACH (1710–1784)
   Duet in F Major for Two Flutes, Falk S. 14 Nr. 57
   Allegro e moderato 4:23
3. Lamentabile 5:06
4. Presto 2:12
   Jean-Pierre Rampal, flute
   Hayward Recordings Inc., Dover HCR-5264. WF Bach Duet in F Major, played by Samuel Baron and Jean-Pierre Rampal, 1966.
5. URSULA MAMLOK (b. 1923)
   Variations for Solo Flute (1961) 6:08
   Samuel Baron Plays 20th Century American Music for Solo Flute (1966), CRI 212. Used by permission New World Records NWCR212, p1966, n2007 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc.
   Published by Estate of Josef Marx DBA McGinnis and Marx Music Publishers.
6. MEYER KUPFERMAN (1926–2003)
   from Infinities One (1961)
   Line Fantasy 7:34
   Samuel Baron Plays 20th Century American Music for Solo Flute (1966), CRI 212.
   Used by permission New World Records NWCR212, ©1966, ©2007 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc. Published by Soundspells Productions.
7. ALFREDO CASELLA (1883–1947)
   Sicilienne et burlesque, Op. 23 (1914) 8:51
   Carol Baron, piano Memphis, TN, April 8, 1979.
   Published by S.I.A.E. Direzione Generale.
8. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685–1750)
   from Sonata in B Minor, BWV 1030
   II. Largo e dolce 4:14
9. III. Presto 5:57
   Carol Baron, piano
   Youth at the Centre, Jerusalem Music Centre; October 27, 1988.
10. GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN (1681–1767)
    Trio Sonata in E Minor
    Affettuoso 3:32
11. Allegro 2:46
12. Dolce 3:19
13. Vivace 3:50
    Ronald Roseman, oboe; Timothy Eddy, cello; Yehudi Wyner, harpsichord
    Bach Aria Festival, SUNY Stony Brook, June 23, 1985.
14. GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685–1759)
    from Sonata in G Major, Op. 1, No. 5
    Bourée 1:09
    Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord with New York Chamber Soloists
    Burlington, VT, November 2, 1984,
15. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685–1750)
    from Suite in B Minor, BWV 1067
    Badinerie 1:29
    Bach Aria Festival Orchestra Samuel Baron, conductor
    Encore, Bach Aria Festival, SUNY Stony Brook, June 27, 1987.