Riften Wed (2013)................ Julie Giroux (b. 1961) UNT Wind Symphonly Dennis W. Fisher, Guest Conductor Recorded Live, September 24, 2015 Winspear Hall, College of Music University of North Texas windstudies.mus...
The UNT wind symphony lacks nothing. This performance is emotional and precious. They draw out every phrase so well, and squeeze the last juice from the fruit. I would love to see them in person.
Dennis Fisher has gorgeous technique, particularly on slower flowing music like this. It was always a pleasure to watch him conduct when I was a DMA student at UNT. This is an absolutely stunning performance. It could not have been more musical, and Dennis drew every bit out.
Was supposed to play this for my last concert ever in April 2020. Unfortunately it was cancelled due to the pandemic and I never got that last concert, but I still appreciate this piece!
Just heard this piece for the first time, as my daughter played the English horn part at music camp (and did an amazing job!) - this is a gorgeously played performance.
