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Speculum Musicae
Band, *1971 US, New York City
Classical
Speculum Musicae is an American chamber ensemble dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music. It was founded in New York City in 1971 and is particularly noted for its performances of the music of Elliott Carter and Charles Wuorinen. Oboist Joel Marangella and cellist Fred Sherry were two of the group's founding members, and Robert Black was also a long-time member.The group is made up of twelve New York-based musicians. Its repertoire includes 25 commissioned works, 52 world premieres, and 32 U.S. premieres.
Members
 | David Starobin g, acg *1951 US |
 | John Moses ss, cl US |
 | John Graham vl |
 | Maureen Gallagher vl US |
 | Lois Martin vl |
 | Stephen Taylor ob US |
 | Allen Blustine cl, bcl US |
 | Aleck Karis p US |
 | Carol Zeavin vn |
 | Benjamin Hudson vn *1950 US |
 | William Purvis alp *1948 US |
 | Susan Palma fl US |
 | Virgil Blackwell cl, bcl US |
 | Donald Palma b, cb US |
 | Donald MacCourt bsn |
 | Tim Smith sax |
 | Marji Danilow cb US |
| Oren Fader g |
| James Winn p US |
 | James Baker perc |
 | Curtis Macomber vn |
 | Daniel Druckman perc US |
 | Ronald Roseman fl, ob 1933-2000 US |
 | Eric Bartlett vc US |
| Joseph Passaro perc |
| Jonathan Taylor tb US |
| Robert Yamins cl |
 | Raymond Mase tr US |
 | Yann Ghiro cl FR |
| Stuart Rose |
 | Michael Powell tb |
| Dennis James cb |
| Mike Ross |
Popular Tracks 
Vôx Clamans in Deserto (For Chamber Orchestra and Mezzo Soprano): I. Parting at Morning - 2024 Remastered Version on The Complete Music of Carl Ruggles by Carl Ruggles, Michael Tilson Thomas, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & John Kirkpatrick Vôx Clamans in Deserto (For Chamber Orchestra and Mezzo Soprano): II. Son of Mine - 2024 Remastered Version on The Complete Music of Carl Ruggles by Carl Ruggles, Michael Tilson Thomas, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & John Kirkpatrick Vôx Clamans in Deserto (For Chamber Orchestra and Mezzo Soprano): III. A Clear Midnight - 2024 Remastered Version on The Complete Music of Carl Ruggles by Carl Ruggles, Michael Tilson Thomas, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & John Kirkpatrick Missa mortuorum (Requiem a 5): Introitus: Requiem aeternam on Porta: Requiem a 5 voci - Memento domine David - Deus in adiutorium by Constanzo Porta, Speculum Musicae & Marina Malavasi Missa mortuorum (Requiem a 5): Kyrie on Porta: Requiem a 5 voci - Memento domine David - Deus in adiutorium by Constanzo Porta, Speculum Musicae & Marina Malavasi String Trio on Wuorinen: Music of 2 Decades, Vol. 1 by Charles Wuorinen, Various Artists & Fred Sherry Missa mortuorum (Requiem a 5): Sequentia: Dies irae on Porta: Requiem a 5 voci - Memento domine David - Deus in adiutorium by Constanzo Porta, Speculum Musicae & Marina Malavasi Songs, Drones and Refrains of Death, Pt. 1 on Complete Crumb Edition, Vol. 1 by George Crumb & Various Artists Tempo e tempi: I. Tempo e tempi on Music of Elliott Carter, Vol. 4 by Elliott Carter & Various Artists Psalmodies: III. Six in the Air on Poul Ruders: Works for Guitar by Poul Ruders, David Starobin, Donald Palma & Jan WagnerTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Membership
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Music Of Stephen Jaffe, Volume Two: Concerto For Violin And Orchestra • Chamber Concerto ("Singing Figures") | Stephen Jaffe — Gregory Fulkerson, Odense Symfoniorkester, Donald Palma • Stephen Taylor, Speculum Musicae, William Purvis | 2004 | Album |
| Shard / Luimen / Tempo E Tempi / Eight Pieces For Four Timpani | Elliott Carter - Speculum Musicae, Susan Narucki, Daniel Druckman | 2001 | Album |
| Quest; Federico's Little Songs For Children; Night Music I | George Crumb – Speculum Musicae, David Starobin, Susan Narucki, Donald Sinta | 1996 | Album |
| Nature And Spirit | Zhou Long Featuring Speculum Musicae, The Composers Conference Ensemble, Music From China | 1994 | Album |
| Psalmodies / Vox In Rama / Nightshade | Poul Ruders - David Starobin, Speculum Musicae, Donald Palma, Capricorn, Oliver Knussen | 1992 | Album |
| Plays Blaustein, Rakowski, Anderson & Clement | Speculum Musicae | 1991 | Album |
| The Vocal Works (1975-1981) | Elliott Carter - Speculum Musicae With Katherine Ciesinski, Jon Garrison, Patrick Mason, Jan Opalach, Christine Schadeberg | 1989 | Album |
| A Fifteenth Anniversary Album | Speculum Musicae - Peter Lieberson / Charles Wuorinen / Seymour Shifrin | 1985 | Album |
| Symphony Of Three Orchestras / A Mirror On Which To Dwell | Elliott Carter - The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Pierre Boulez, Speculum Musicae, Richard Fitz, Susan Davenny Wyner | 1980 | Album |
| Song And Dance / The Flower-Fed Buffaloes | Frederic Rzewski / John Harbison - Speculum Musicae With David Evitts, The Emmanuel Choir Of Boston | 1979 | Album |
| Notturno / Speculum Speculi | Donald Martino / Charles Wuorinen - Speculum Musicae, Daniel Shulman, Fred Sherry | 1974 | Album |
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