Discography of Margi Griebling-Haigh

John Mack Memorial Concert (2006)

Sinfonia for Choirs of Oboes and English Horns
(MP3 Sample)
Steven Byess, conductor

Participants (alphabetical order): OBOISTS: Roy Beason, Elise Belk, Scott Bell, Carol Bernhardt, Andria Brennan, Kimberly Brody, Timothy Clinch, Adam DeSorgo, Valerie DiCarlo, Elaine Douvas, Robin Driscoll, Mark DuBois, Jan Eberle, Anne Gabriele, Christopher Gaudi, Ariana Ghez, Scott Hostetler, Nathan Hughes, James Kim, Kari Kistler, Adam M. Kiswardy, Cecile Lagarenne, Ann Lemke, Peggy Michel, Thom Moore, Robert Morgan, Ye-deun Park, Gayle Petrick, Gail Ridenour, Roger Roe, Frank Rosenwein, James Ryon, Melissa Scott, Sarah Skuster, Nicholas Stovall, Linda Strommen, Ted Sugata, Danna Sundet, Jeremy Szabo, Titus Underwood, Gary E. Walter, Wei Wang, Richard Woodhams. ENGLISH HORNISTS: Joel S. Cohen, Katherine L. Davis, Margi Griebling Haigh, Geoffrey Johnson, Courtney Miller, Marty Neubert, Jeffrey Rathbun, Robert Walters, Cathy Weinfield

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Panoramicos (2004)

Panoramicos (2004)

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Tracks:

La Bergerre des Brises de Vallee
(Oboe + English Horn, Flute + Piccolo, and Piano)

Mary Kay Ferguson, flute and piccolo
Danna Sundet, oboe and English horn
Randall Fusco, piano

Hebert Variations
(piccolo & piano)

Mary Kay Ferguson, piccolo
Mark George, piano

Bocadillos Panoramicos
(Viola & Piano)

Lynne Ramsey, viola
Kathryn Brown, piano

Aguacero	El Bosque de Jemez
La Perrita Fanimal	Twisty Villa Tango

REVIEWS:

The Gramophone Magazine, May 2005:

"The best new recordings from North America"

"Eclectic in the best sense of the word."

Donald Rosenberg, Cleveland Plain Dealer:

"The scores on this independent release by local musicians are immediately appealing and vibrant. Margaret Griebling-Haigh basks in zesty rhythmic shapes and exotic harmonic language, with a leaning toward Spanish and French accents. Hebert Variations, a salute to former Cleveland Orchestra piccolo player William Hebert, throws out stereotypes of this high-flying instrument in music of and piano, in which languid and suave ideas are beautifully balanced. The performances and sound are first-rate. A"

Sel Kardan, Journal of the American Viola Society:

"This very attractive non-commercial disc features new chamber works by American composers. Of particular interest to the violist is Griebling-Haigh's 2000 composition Bocadillos Panoramicos for viola and piano. Haigh defines "bocadillos" as little morsels, and the work is meant to evoke images of the spectacular scenery of north central New Mexico. The Latin flavor and programmatic nature make it easily accessible and should endear it to both violists and audiences alike. But this is no lightweight work. Twenty-five minutes in length and full of musical challenges for both instrumentalists, Griebling-Haigh manages to create beautiful textures and melodic lines that sound fresh and personal while evoking the natural beauty of the Southwest. Bocadillos Panoramicos is an excellent example of a substantial new work that should leave audiences satisfied, engaged, and eager to hear more. With its strong underpinnings of dance rhythms, the work maintains listener interest throughout. Lynne Ramsey, long time assistant principal violist of the Cleveland Orchestra, performs with secure technique and a great deal of style. Her rich, large, unforced sound is well balanced by the bright, clear articulation of pianist Kathryn Brown. The quality of Griebling-Haigh's work and Ramsey's performance alone make this a CD of value; the other chamber works on the CD are an added bonus."

Elmar Oliveira:

"We listened to your CD which was wonderful! Congratulations! I thought your pieces were the highlight of the CD."

Barry Kilpatrick, Amercan Record Guide, January 2005

"The musical microcosm of northeast Ohio is celebrated by this remarkable recording... Three of the pieces are by the gifted composer, Margaret Griebling-Haigh, who likes to fashion melodies from the letters in a performer's name. ...La Bergere des Brises de Vallee conjures images of a French hillside. The melodies are lovely (some of the oboe material brings to mind Britten's Six Metamorphoses) as is the interaction among flutist Mary Kay Ferguson, oboist Danna Sundet, and pianist Randall Fusco

"I can say that the Hebert Variations is the most enjoyable piccolo piece I've heard since... 1999.

"[In Bocadillos Panoramicos the first movement] Aguacero depicts torrential rain with frantic passages that are followed by sudden calm. El Bosque de Jemez makes mesmerizing use of a haunting texture... Some mournful melodies are played with passion by violist Lynne Ramsey. A rollicking La Perrita Fanimal is about a little dog who cavorts madly and then falls asleep. Twisty Vista Tango is a quirky, colorful end to this terrific piece."

John McLaughlin Williams:

"She manages the trickiest of feats for the composer: she doesn't repeat herself. Really fantastic music! Each piece was a distinct statement, original and captivating."

Impressions (2005)

The Fiati Trio
Valarie Anderson, oboe
John Anderson, clarinet
Margo Garrett, piano

Jeanne, Inc., Minneapolis, MN

Available at www.Jeanne-Inc.com

Tracks:

The Windrush Madrigals
(oboe, clarinet, & piano)

Telling Tales (2004)

Two-disc set of music by members of the Cleveland Composers Guild
Capstone Records, New York, NY

Available at www.CapstoneRecords.org

Vistas desde el Balcon
(violin, cello, & piano)

Michi Wiancko, violin
Clement Chow, cello
Eric Charnofsky, piano