Recordings
Eclecticism
New Release (2011) Crystal Records CD 823: Eclecticism
Carolyn Hove, English Horn
with Vicki Ray, piano and Rebecca Henderson, oboe
Beethoven: Seven Variations
Lane: Introduction and Allegro
Morehead: Elegy
Ravel: Pavane Pour une Infante Défunte
Rudin: Rezitativ und Arie
Rathbun: Suite for Oboe and English Horn
Steinmetz: Suite from an Imaginary Opera
Crystal Records CD 823
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Reviews of "Eclecticism", Crystal Records CD 823
…“Not only is her tone as large, liquid, and sensuous as they come, but she plays with a finesse, agility, and all-encompassing musical intelligence that make her one of the most completely satisfying musicians of our time”. Source: Classical KUSC Program Guide - October 2011
… “This collection of excellent works played wonderfully by Carolyn Hove illustrates what a fantastic sound can be produced in the hands of a very skilled player performing works by composers who truly understand the nature of the horn.” Source: Audiophile Audition - August 2011
… “From start to finish, the program is imaginative and impressive; but most important, her playing is exemplary and enjoyable. Few come close to the sound, tone, control, and technique that she has on the English horn.” Source: American Record Guide - November/December 2011
…“The entire CD shows both tasteful artistry and outstanding technical skill and is an excellent example of superb English horn playing.” Source: The Instrumentalist - October 2011
…“In short, to hear this instrument played as really no one else plays it these days, look no further than here.” Source: Classical KUSC Program Guide - October 2011
…“A wonderful and “Eclectic” solo recital, played beautifully!” Source: Audiophile Audition - August 2011
…“Carolyn Hove and Vicki Ray have accomplished something wonderful together – making great music sound like it should. This is worth finding whatever the price.” Source: American Record Guide - November/December 2011
“…I heartily recommend this disc to any fan of the English horn and anyone who simply admires good wind music played exceptionally well!” Source: Audiophile Audition - August 2011
Recorded Publications by Carolyn Hove
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte for English Horn and piano (as recorded by Carolyn Hove on Crystal Records CD 823). Editions Bim catalog #OB 11. Currently available in the U.S. at TrevCo Music. Will soon be available at The Double Reed Shop.
Recorded Publications of Carolyn Hove
Beethoven: Seven Variations on the theme "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen" from Mozart's Opera "The Magic Flute" for English Horn and piano (as recorded by Carolyn Hove on Crystal Records CD 823). Editions Bim catalog #OB 9. Currently available in the U.S. at TrevCo Music. Will soon be available at The Double Reed Shop.
"Ascending to Superlatives", Crystal Records CD 329
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Eclogues for Flute, English Horn and Guitar
William Kraft, Encounters XI: The Demise of Suriyodhaya for English Horn and Percussion
Paul Turok, Improvisations op. 67 #1 for English Horn, Violin and Piano
Gerhard Samuel, Lyric Sene (1999) for English Horn, 2 Violins and Cello
Alan Hovhaness, Suite op. 21 (1935) for English Horn and Bassoon
Carolyn Hove, English Horn
Mary Stolper, Flute
Paul Viapiano, Guitar
Raynor Carroll, Percussion
Camille Avellano, Ingrid Chun, Violin
Gloria Cheng, Piano
Daniel Rothmuller, Cello
David Breidenthal, bassoon
Crystal Records CD329
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Listen to Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, EcloguesListen to William Kraft, Encounters XI: The Demise of Suriyodhaya
Listen to Paul Turok, Improvisations
Listen to Gerhard Samuel, Lyric Sene
Listen to Alan Hovhaness, Suite
20th Century Music for English Horn and Oboe, Crystal Records CD 328
Paul Hindemith, Sonate für English Horn und Klavier (1941)
Esa-Pekka Salonen, Second Meeting for Oboe and Piano (1992)
John Marvin, Five Pieces for English Horn and Piano (1989)
Vincent Persichetti, Parable XV for Solo English Horn (1973)
Elliott Carter, Pastoral for English Horn and Piano (1940)
Thomas Stevens, Triangles IV for English Horn and 3 Oboes (1994)
Carolyn Hove, English Horn, Oboe
Gloria Cheng, Piano
Crystal Records CD328
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Listen to Paul Hindemith, SonateListen to Esa-Pekka Salonen, Second Meeting
Listen to John Marvin, Five Pieces
Listen to Vincent Persichetti, Parable XV
Listen to Elliott Carter, Pastoral
Listen to Thomas Stevens, Triangles IV
[...] I cannot describe Carolyn Hove's English Horn playing without ascending into superlatives. It is simply one of the most rich, gorgeus, "juicy" sounds I have encountered. Somehow she maintains this same enviable timbre throughout the entire range of her instrument [...]
Source: American Music (Spring 1999)[...] As the disc so amply observes, she is a wonderful virtuoso exponent of the instrument [...] Her tonal quality belongs to that "pastoral" school of playing [...]
Source: Fanfare (2001)[...] Now we have this sensational musical release of six major works by the spectacular Carolyn Hove [...] A brilliant recital disc [...]
Source: In Tune (1997)"...[Patricia] Morehead's "Disquieted Souls" for solo English horn, string quintet and woodwind quintet featured a Chicago homecoming for Carolyn Hove, the solo English horn player with the Los Angeles Philharmonic... She displayed a lovely creaminess of tone and careful articulation, but also knew how to create urgency and tension. It's not surprising that Morehead wrote the piece for and dedicated it to the very talented Hove..."
M.L. Rantala, Classical Music Critic
Source: The Hyde Park Herald - June, 2010[...] The Playing is virtuosic technically, with unusual interpretive sensitivity to these extremely varied pieces [...]
Source: Turok's Choice (2001)[...] the musicality exhibited on this recording is "top notch"
Source: NACWPI (1998)[...] She produces a steady, clear mellifluous tone [...]
Source: Fanfare (March/April 1997)[...] English hornist Carolyn Hove and pianist Gloria Cheng perform Hindemith's Sonata with great vivacity and ecute rhythmic panache [...]
Source: Turok's Choice (1997)[...] Carolyn Hove is a truly remarkable artist [...] (with regard to the Samuel piece) Hove weaves her way through the contrary string sound with the utmost assurance and skill [...]
Source: American Record Guide (2001)"...Encounters XI - it has been recorded sumptuously by Kraft's friend Carolyn Hove, English hornist for the LA Phil, Crystal Records 329 - a must-have disc..."
Steven Ritter
Source: Audiophile Audition- March 5, 2010