Search - Walter Torgerson, Erik Satie, Hector Berlioz :: Clear Out Of Touch With Time

This is a collection from previous Trio Sonata recordings, but only one has appeared on CD before: the title song, a memorable little piece that opens the disc. This collection has just one true trio sonata (by Bach), along with a lovely performance of the first of Haydn's London Trios. The remaining music covers a wide range, from Bach and Scarlatti through Berlioz and Satie to a piece by the ensemble's oboist, Donald Bender. The pieces are short and tend toward the lyrical; the performances and arrangements are truly lovely, exploiting the tonal characteristics of flute, oboe, and guitar as well as the players' excellent musicianship. This may be Classics Lite, but it's still excellent. --Leslie Gerber