Search - Pamela Decker :: Desert Wildflowers (Decker Plays Decker, Volume 2)

"Decker is decidedly a composer to reckon with ? an organist who writes originally and idiomatically for her instrument." - THE AMERICAN ORGANIST "As I concluded in my previous Decker review, we critics have been proven wrong over many centuries when passing judgment on composers of our time, but I would hope that history will find a place for this gifted musician." - FANFARE "The lure of this sophisticated work [Río abajo río] lies in its carefully constructed form, original harmonic language, and beautiful treatment of melody..the final movement's orchestral scope makes room for everything from delicate arabesques to an angular tango, concluding with a thrilling toccata. In short, this is an important addition to the literature for organ..." - THE DIAPASON Pamela Decker adds a second volume to the definitive recordings of her own works. As with the critically acclaimed volume one of Decker Plays Decker, this recording was made on the large Flentrop organ at St Mark?s Cathedral in Seattle. Organist Pamela Decker?s compositions incorporate various musical styles: Gregorian chant, chorale tunes, American jazz and blues. Decker?s music has won prizes in national and international competitions and has been performed by various artists in at least 18 countries, at American Guild of Organist conventions, and at many festivals and conferences.