Thurber's Dogs & Voices from the Gallery

A Collector's Treasure

"Thurber's Dogs" composed by Peter Shickele after drawings by the New Yorker cartoonist James Thurber. "Voices from the Gallery" composed by Stephen Paulus, Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra directed by Timothy Russell, with narration by Janet Bookspan, text by Joan Vail Thorne.

Both of these modern classical pieces are on one compact disc tucked inside a companion 64 page hardback book featuring full color reproductions of eleven art masterpieces and Thurber's Dog cartoons .

What the Critics Say...

"This Clever book/CD package is a sort of modern-day Pictures at an Exhibition. Paulus' Voices . . . colorful and highly attractive-Thorne's text . . . fanciful and often witty." -Olin Chism, Staff Critic, The Dallas Morning News

"Exquisite! A truly exciting release that's as beautiful to look at as it is to hear." -Gramophone radio chart, Gramophone, August 1996

"Paulus captures the mood and style of the paintings with his inventive score. Schickele tweaks the listener with some of his musical effects . . . infused with considerable . . . humor." -Rick Rogers, The Daily Oklahoman

"Schickele's musical statement on six of James Thurber's inimitable drawings of dogs uses no text but establishes an appropriate mood and sometimes witty commentary. Two of America's most creative composers . . . a cute gift for the music-lover who has everything."
Joe McLelland-The Washington Post Great Gift Idea!