Babbitt

Erik Carlson's Slowly Expanding Milton Babbitt Album
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Music for String Trio, mvt 1 Listen/Download Erik Carlson, violin Norman Sifronsky, viola Michael Nicolas, cello recorded by Erik Carlson at Marine Street Beach Studios Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
Three Theatrical Songs Listen/Download Christine Cornell, voice Emile Blondel, piano Recorded by Peter Karl at Acoustic Recording Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
Composition for Four Instruments Listen/Download Rachel Beetz: flute Joshua Rubin: clarinet Erik Carlson: violin Michael Nicolas: cello Recorded by Erik Carlson at Marine Street Beach Studios -
Composition for Twelve Instruments Listen/Download Flute: Julietta Curenton Oboe: James Austin Smith Clarinet: Joshua Rubin Bassoon: Rebekah Heller Horn: David Byrd-Marrow Trumpet: Peter Evans Harp: Nuiko Wadden Celesta: Steve Beck Violin: Erik Carlson Viola: Chris Otto Cello: Chris Gross Bass: Randy Zigler Director: Erik Carlson Engineer: Ryan Streber Extra ears and editing: Michael Caterisano Extra ears and eyes: Matt Barber Extra ears: Ellie Moser recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio -
Into the Good Ground (transpcription) website This is not a recording, but an ongoing attempt to transcribe Babbitt's only film score. This is a work in progress, and I am hopeful that better ears than mine will contribute their transcription insights. -
String Quartet 2 Listen/Download performed by the Ars Combinatoria String Quartet Erik Carlson, Norman Sifronsky, Christopher Otto, Michael Nicolas Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Munsey Critical Listening by Ellie Moser, Matthew Barber, and Christopher Otto -
Two Sonnets Listen/Download Jeffrey Gavett, baritone Erik Carlson, viola Joshua Rubin, clarinet Michael Nicolas, cello Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio and Erik Carlson at Marine Street Beach Studios Critical listening by Chris Gross, Matt Barber, and Ellie Moser -
Duet Listen/Download performed by Steven Beck recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
Semi-Simple Variations Listen/Download performed by Steven Beck recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
All Set Listen/Download Ryan Muncy, saxophones Samuel Ewens, trumpet Dave Nelson, trombone Kathryn Schulmeister, bass Andrew Munsey, drums Sean Dowgray, vibraphone Aleck Karis, piano Recorded by Erik Carlson, Andrew Munsey, Ryan Muncy, Dave Nelson, Samuel Ewens, Sean Dowgray, and Kathryn Schulmeister produced and edited by Erik Carlson Critical listening: Matthew Barber, Ellie Moser, Michael Caterisano, and Jim Baker -
Composition for Tenor and Six Instruments Listen/Download Andrew Fuchs, tenor Rachel Beetz, flute Sarah Skuster, oboe Erik Carlson, violin Norman Sifronsky, viola Michael Nicolas, cello Aleck Karis, harpsichord Recorded by Ryan Streber, Andrew Munsey, Erik Carlson, Sarah Skuster, and Rachel Beetz produced and edited by Erik Carlson Critical listening: Ellie Moser, Steve Beck, Andrew Fuchs, and Aleck Karis -
Composition for Synthesizer Listen/Download Tape part by Milton Babbitt remastered by Erik Carlson -
Ensembles for Synthesizer Listen/Download Tape part by Milton Babbitt remastered by Erik Carlson -
Play on Notes Listen/Download Sharon Harms, soprano Erik Carlson, celesta Recorded by Levy Lorenzo and Erik Carlson Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
Correspondences Listen/Download The Pacific Beach Philharmonic Erik Carlson, music director Erik Carlson, violins Norman Sifronsky, violas Robbie Bui, cellos Matt Kline, basses Recorded at Marine Street Beach Studios Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Audio repair by Andrew Munsey Special thanks to Seth Cluett and Nick Patterson at the Computer Music Center of Columbia University Critical listening: Matthew Barber, Ellie Moser, Matt Kline, Matt Sargent, Joshua Banks Mailman, Andrew Munsey, Chris Gross, and Aleck Karis -
Relata II Listen/Download The Windansea Symphony Orchestra Music Director: Erik Carlson Flute: Michael Matsuno Oboe: Arthur Sato, Juliana Gaona Villamizar Clarinet: Madison Greenstone Bassoon: Adrian Morejon Horn: Nicolee Kuester Trumpet: Rachel Allen, Stephanie Richards Trombone: Dave Nelson Tuba: Dan Peck, Scott Sutherland Percussion: Greg Stuart, Sean Dowgray, Ryan Nestor Piano: Aleck Karis Harp: Nuiko Wadden Violin: Erik Carlson, Paul Oliver Viola: Norman Sifronsky, John Gordon Cello: Michael Nicolas, Ellie Moser Bass: Matt Kline Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Recorded by: Erik Carlson, Ryan Streber, Andrew Munsey, Jeff Francis, Greg Stuart, Scott Sutherland, Adrian Morejon Extra ears: Matthew Barber, Ellie Moser, Christopher Otto, Tom Erbe, Anthony Burr -
Four Canons (New version) Listen/Download Sopranos: Amber Evans, Charlotte Mundy, Joy Tamayo Mezzos: Sylvia Leith, Kate Maroney, Elisa Sutherland Tenors:Thomas McCargar, Christopher Preston Thompson, Mike Williams Basses: Jeffrey Gavett, Steven Hrycelak, Edmund Milly Director, Jeffrey Gavett recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Critical Listening by Jeffrey Gavett, Susan Narucki, Phil Larson, and Aleck Karis Lyrics by Arnold Schoenberg: Jedem geht es so; Keiner bleibt bei zwangzig ewig steh'n. -
String Quartet 3 Listen/Download performed by the Ars Combinatoria String Quartet Erik Carlson, Norman Sifronsky, Christopher Otto, Michael Nicolas Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Munsey Critical Listening by Ellie Moser, Matthew Barber, and Christopher Otto -
String Quartet 4 Listen/Download performed by the Ars Combinatoria String Quartet Erik Carlson, Norman Sifronsky, Christopher Otto, Michael Nicolas Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Munsey Critical Listening by Ellie Moser, Matthew Barber, and Christopher Otto -
Occasional Variations Listen/Download Tape part by Milton Babbitt remastered by Erik Carlson -
Phonemena Listen/Download Alice Teyssier, soprano recorded by Christopher Botta Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
A Birthday Double Canon (New version) Listen/Download Sopranos: Amber Evans, Charlotte Mundy, Joy Tamayo Mezzos: Sylvia Leith, Kate Maroney, Elisa Sutherland Tenors:Thomas McCargar, Christopher Preston Thompson, Mike Williams Basses: Jeffrey Gavett, Steven Hrycelak, Edmund Milly Director, Jeffrey Gavett recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Critical Listening by Jeffrey Gavett, Susan Narucki, Phil Larson, and Aleck Karis Lyrics by Paul Fromm: I am hopeful that our faith in the possibility of restoring the composer to his proper and essential place at the center of musical life will be vindicated. -
My Ends are My Beginnings Listen/Download Performed by Joshua Rubin Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Critical listening: Jacob Greenberg, Campbell MacDonald, Anthony Burr, Madison Greenstone, and Ellie Moser -
Eppesithalamium Listen/Download Performed by Chris Gross Recorded by Charles Mueller at Oktaven Audio Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Special thanks to Eve Beglarian and Frank Brickle. This recording was made possible by their generousity. They shared and the score, which was written for them, and gave their support for this recording. Much gratitude also to Betty Ann Duggan and Joseph Dubiel. -
Images Listen/Download Performed by Timothy Ruedeman Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio Special thanks to Matthew Barber for help with mending the tape part -
Don Listen/Download Piano I: Aleck Karis Piano II: Aleck Karis Recorded by Andrew Munsey Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
String Quartet 5 Listen/Download performed by the Ars Combinatoria String Quartet Erik Carlson, Norman Sifronsky, Christopher Otto, Michael Nicolas Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Munsey Critical Listening by Ellie Moser, Matthew Barber, and Christopher Otto -
Composition for Guitar (Sheer Pluck) Listen/Download Performed by Dan Lippel Recorded by Ryan Streber on 2/21/21 at Oktaven Audio Produced by Dan Lippel and Erik Carlson Critical listening: Ryan Streber, Mikel Kuehn, and John Link -
Three Cultivated Choruses (New) Listen/Download Sopranos: Amber Evans, Charlotte Mundy, Joy Tamayo Mezzos: Sylvia Leith, Kate Maroney, Elisa Sutherland Tenors:Thomas McCargar, Christopher Preston Thompson, Mike Williams Basses: Jeffrey Gavett, Steven Hrycelak, Edmund Milly Director, Jeffrey Gavett recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Critical Listening by Jeffrey Gavett, Susan Narucki, Phil Larson, and Aleck Karis -
Fanfare for Double Brass Sextet Listen/Download Gareth Flowers, trumpet David Byrd-Marrow, horn Dave Nelson, trombone Bryan Smith, tuba Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
Souper Listen/Download Sharon Harms: voice Rachel Beetz: flute Joshua Rubin: clarinet Erik Carlson: violin Jay Campbell: cello Aleck Karis: piano Recorded by Andrew Munsey, Levy Lorenzo, Joshua Rubin, Erik Carlson, and Jay Campbell Edited by Erik Carlson and Andrew Munsey Produced by Erik Carlson -
Homily Listen/Download performed by Michael Caterisano recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio Produced and edited by Erik Carlson mixed by Andrew Munsey score published by Smith Publications -
In His Own Words Listen/Download Phil Larson, voice Aleck Karis, piano Recorded by Andrew Munsey Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Words by Mel Powell -
Beaten Paths Listen/Download Performed by Mike Truesdell Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Score published by Smith Publications -
The Crowded Air Listen/Download Michael Matsuno, flute Juliana Gaona Villamizar, oboe Madison Greenstone, clarinet Adrian Morejon, bassoon Rebecca Lloyd-Jones, marimba Dan Lippel, guitar Aleck Karis, piano Erik Carlson, violin Norman Sifronsky, viola Jay Campbell, cello Matthew Kline, bass Recorded by Erik Carlson, Andrew Munsey, Adrian Morejon, Jay Campbell, and Dan Lippel Mixed by Erik Carlson and Matt Sargent Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Critical listening: Joshua Banks Mailman, Aleck Karis, and Ellie Moser -
Play It Again, Sam Listen/Download Erik Carlson, viola Extra ears: Ellie Moser, Chris Otto Extra eyes: Matthew Barber -
Soli e Duettini for two guitars Listen/Download Performed by Daniel Lippel Produced by Daniel Lippel and Erik Carlson -
Soli e Duettini for violin and viola Listen/Download performed and recorded by Erik Carlson -
None but the Lonely Flute Listen/Download Performed and recorded by Rachel Beetz Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
Counterparts Listen/Download Gareth Flowers, trumpets David Byrd-Marrow, horn Dave Nelson, trombone Andrew Bove, tuba Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Special thanks to Daniel Grabois for his insights into the score And thanks to Ellie Moser, Christina Guarino, and Nicolee Kuester for critical listening -
Fanfare for All Listen/Download Gareth Flowers, trumpets David Byrd-Marrow, horn Dave Nelson, trombone Dan Peck, tuba Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
String Quartet 6 Listen/Download performed by the Ars Combinatoria String Quartet Erik Carlson, Norman Sifronsky, Christopher Otto, Michael Nicolas Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Munsey Critical Listening by Ellie Moser, Matthew Barber, and Christopher Otto -
Arrivals and Departures Listen/Download Erik Carlson, violin Christopher Otto, violin recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio -
A Bicenquinquagenary Fanfare Listen/Download Gareth Flowers, trumpets David Byrd-Marrow, horn Dave Nelson, trombone Andrew Bove, tuba Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
Danci Listen/Download Performed by Daniel Lippel recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
Composition for One Instrument Listen/Download Performed and recorded by Erik Carlson -
Little Goes a Long Way Listen/Download Erik Carlson, violin Aleck Karis, piano recorded by Andrew Munsey Produced and edited by Erik Carlson and Aleck Karis -
A Gloss on 'Round Midnight Listen/Download performed by Steven Beck recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
A Waltzer in the House Listen/Download Sharon Harms, soprano Mike Truesdell, vibraphone Recorded by Levy Lorenzo and Mike Truesdell Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
Round (New) Listen/Download Sopranos: Amber Evans, Charlotte Mundy, Joy Tamayo Mezzos: Sylvia Leith, Kate Maroney, Elisa Sutherland Tenors:Thomas McCargar, Christopher Preston Thompson, Mike Williams Basses: Jeffrey Gavett, Steven Hrycelak, Edmund Milly Director, Jeffrey Gavett recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio Produced and edited by Erik Carlson Critical Listening by Jeffrey Gavett, Susan Narucki, Phil Larson, and Aleck Karis Lyrics by James Madison: Had ev'ry Athenian citizen been a Socrates, ev'ry Athenian assembly would still have been a mob. -
Autobiography of the Eye Listen/Download Sharon Harms, soprano Christopher Gross, cello Recorded by Levy Lorenzo and Christopher Gross Produced and edited by Erik Carlson -
More Melismata Listen/Download Performed by Christopher Gross Recorded by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio Edited by Erik Carlson and Christopher Gross Produced by Erik Carlson -
An Encore Listen/Download Erik Carlson, violin Steven Beck, piano recorded at Oktaven Audio by Ryan Streber Produced by Erik Carlson -