Vanishing Point
) | Label: Ravello Catalog: RR7948 Format: COMPACT DISC Enns-Braun, Lottie; Harrington, AllenRavello Records presents Vanishing Point, featuring saxophonist Allen Harrington and organist Lottie Enns-Braun in an unusual instrumental pairing not often heard in classical repertoire. "The saxophone and organ are wind instruments that rarely occupy the same space at the same time," says Enns-Braun, "and it is our contention that this seemingly incongruous combination is actually quite perfect." The duo showcases this striking sonic blend with a vibrant collection of pieces, written mostly by livivng composers and those active in the 20th century. Guy de Lioncourt's Kyrie setting Melodies Gregoriennes juxtaposes 10th century liturgical chant styles with a modern harmonic sensibility, and on the transcription of Eugene Bozza's lullaby Chanson a bercer, the duo's regular encore, the saxophone gently soars over the organ's lush underpinnings.  Price: $20.98 |