Tashi - Rendezvous with Tashi (LP)

"Rendezvous with Tashi" is a captivating chamber music album released by Tashi on January 1, 1989, under the RCA Victor label. This 55-minute collection showcases a blend of classical and musical theater pieces, offering a rich and diverse listening experience. The album opens with the five-movement Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet, Op. 30, a composition that highlights the intricate interplay between the clarinet and the string quartet. Following this, the album presents the four-part suite "Tashi," featuring a mix of tempos and moods, from the slow and contemplative "Lento" to the lively "Allegro comodo." The album also includes a selection of well-known musical theater pieces, such as "Rendezvous," "Promenade (Walking the Dog)" from "Shall We Dance," and "I Got Rhythm" from "Girl Crazy." Tashi's renditions of these classics bring a fresh perspective to familiar tunes, making "Rendezvous with Tashi" a delightful exploration of both classical and theatrical music.