{"id":3685,"date":"2017-07-24T08:10:42","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T07:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.larkreviews.co.uk\/?p=3685"},"modified":"2017-07-24T08:10:42","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T07:10:42","slug":"cds-july-2017-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.larkreviews.wickedlemon.co.uk\/?p=3685","title":{"rendered":"CDs July 2017 (2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

SIR CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD \u2013 COMPLETE ORGAN WORKS VOL 5<\/span><\/strong>
\n Daniel Cook, organ of Westminster Abbey<\/span><\/strong>
\n PRIORY PRCD 1174 79\u201953<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This fascinating series concludes with another excellent recording from Daniel Cook. There is a wide variety of music in this volume including music based on hymn tunes (including Fantasia on Intercessor<\/em> and Six Occasional Preludes<\/em>), processional music (March from Becket<\/em> and Procession music from Drake<\/em>) as well as Romantic programme music (Three Idylls <\/em>and Sketches for Piano & Violin<\/em> in transcription by E S Roper). The five volumes of this set are a fine record of Stanford\u2019s organ works.<\/p>\n

SIGFRID KARG-ELERT \u2013 COMPLETE ORGAN WORKS VOL 14<\/span><\/strong>
\n Stefan Engels, Link\/Gaida organ of Pauluskirche, Ulm, Germany<\/span><\/strong>
\n PRIORY PRCD 1135\u00a0 70\u201949<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This long-running series continues with two works. The first is a suite of seven movements with colourful titles, Seven Pastels from the Lake of Constance, Op 96. <\/em>This is paired with the Sinfonie<\/em>, Op 143<\/em>. Each volume continues to build this extensive survey of Karg-Elert\u2019s music and can also be enjoyed as a single recital.<\/p>\n

RAINBOW TOCCATAS <\/span><\/strong>
\n Paul Ayres, Organ of St Barnabas, Ealing, London<\/span><\/strong>
\n PRIORY PRCD 1159\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a very welcome release. Paul Ayres plays a selection from his own\u00a0 vast output in a highly entertaining, and, at times, intriguing programme. I have been familiar with some of the composer\u2019s work for some time. Much of his music, as here, is based on familiar music from a range of sources and styles. Included here are his Variations on Es ist ein Ros\u2019 entsprungen <\/em>and nine pieces based on Beatles songs, including Toccatina on Here comes the sun, Danse Macabre on Norwegian Wood<\/em> and \u00a0Toccata on All you need is love.<\/em> Also included are four movements from Suite for Eric<\/em> and the piece which partly gives this CD its title, Fantasy \u2013Sonata: Over the Rainbow<\/em>. A welcome sideways-step for the organ repertoire!<\/p>\n

AN EAST RIDING TREASURE<\/span><\/strong>
\n Robert Poyser,\u00a0 restored organ of Beverley Minster<\/span><\/strong>
\n PRIORY PRCD 1181\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Priory continue to release fine recordings of lesser known organs by organists who know how best to exploit the resources of each instrument , with very interesting programmes balancing the familiar and less familiar repertoire. The newly restored Beverley organ is in fine voice here under the control of Robert Poyser. Music by Bach, Guilmant and Howells is complimented by a lengthy Toccata<\/em> by Domenico Zipoli and a less familiar piece by Lefebure-Wely, March in F. <\/em>The mighty Sonata on the 94th<\/sup> Psalm<\/em> by Reubke forms the centrepiece of this disk and it is rounded off by Three pieces<\/em> by the 20th<\/sup> Century composer, Nicholas Cheveux.<\/p>\n

THE FORGOTTEN GEM<\/span><\/strong>
\n Francesca Massey, organ of King\u2019s Lynn Minster<\/span><\/strong>
\n PRORY PRCD 1178<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The organ at King\u2019s Lynn is a very important one. Although heavily rebuilt it contains twelve ranks of original Snetzler pipework which has been carefully preserved throughout the years. Francesca Massey gives a very enjoyable recital beginning appropriately with Whitlock\u2019s Hymn-Prelude on King\u2019s Lynn<\/em>. Reger\u2019s Sonata No 2 in D minor, Op 60<\/em> closes the disc and JS Bach\u2019s lengthy Chorale Partita on Sei gegrusset, Jesu gutig<\/em> is also included as well as Stanley\u2019s Voluntary in D minor, Op 5 No 8<\/em>. Shorter works by John Jordan, Litaize, Burney, Peter Racine Fricker and Nicolas de Grigny complete the varied programme. Extensive notes on the history and specification of the organ make for an absorbing read alongside the music.<\/p>\n

THE ENGLISH ORPHEUS \u2013 CHORAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BY HENRY PURCELL<\/span><\/strong>
\n Chapel Choir of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, Orpheus Britannicus, Director \u2013 Andrew Arthur<\/span><\/strong>
\n PRIORY PRCD 1182<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a lovely CD. A very well programmed sequence links anthems (including Rejoice in the Lord alway <\/em>and O sing unto the Lord<\/em>) with service music (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in G minor <\/em>and Te Deum in D<\/em>) and instrumental music – Voluntary in G for solo organ<\/em>, Suite in G minor for solo harpsichord<\/em> and Chacony in G minor<\/em>. Delightful.<\/p>\n

MUSIC FOR TROUBLED TIMES \u2013 THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR & SIEGE OF YORK<\/span><\/strong>
\n The Ebor Singers, Director – Paul Gameson<\/span><\/strong>
\n RESONUS RES10194 76\u201947<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a very imaginative production, recorded in the Early Music Centre, York.\u00a0 Based mostly around the \u2018York\u2019 Psalm settings by William Lawes the programme is designed to reflect music that may have been used in York Minster at the time of the Civil War and especially the Siege of York in 1644. There are also anthems by Byrd (O Lord, make thy servant Charles<\/em>), John Hutchinson, William Child, John Wilson, George Jeffreys (How wretched are the state<\/em>) and Matthew Locke (How doth the city sit solitary<\/em>). As well as an athem by Thomas Tomkins there is also his Sad Pavan: for these distracted times<\/em> played on the organ by David Pipe. A fascinating historical document as well as a wonderful listening experience.<\/p>\n

CONCERTO \u2013 WORKS FOR ONE & TWO HARPSICHORDS<\/span><\/strong>
\n Guillermo Brachetta with Menno van Delft, harpsichords<\/span><\/strong>
\n RESONUS RES10189<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fine performances here of JS Bach\u2019s \u2018Italian\u2019 Concerto <\/em>and Concerto a due Cembali in C major,<\/em> WF Bach\u2019s Concerto in G major <\/em>and Concerto in A major <\/em>by Graun.<\/p>\n

DANCES, ELEGIES & EPITAPHS \u2013 THE MUSIC OF PETER FRIBBINS<\/span><\/strong>
\n Philip Graffin, violin, Christopher Hart, trumpet<\/span><\/strong>
\n Scottish National Orchestra, conductor \u2013 Robertas Servenikas<\/span><\/strong>
\n RESONUS RES 10193 57\u201910<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I have to confess that Peter Fribbins is a new name to me. This CD would be an excellent introduction to the music of this British composer, born in 1969. Beginning with the unusual Capriccio: Abide with me<\/em>, a world premiere recording, two other premieres are Concerto for violin & orchestra: Dances, Elegies & Epitaphs<\/em> and Soliloquies for Trumpet & Strings<\/em>. Also included is In Xanadu for Wind Quintet.<\/em> The works here cover a period of over 25 years and draw on a variety of inspirations from hymns, the music of Purcell and the poetry of Samuel Taylor Coleridge.<\/p>\n

THOMAS HYDE\u00a0 – THAT MAN STEPHEN WARD<\/span><\/strong>
\n Damian Thantrey, baritone<\/span><\/strong>
\n Nova Music Ensemble,\u00a0 conductor -George Vass<\/span><\/strong>
\n RESONUS RES 10197<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Another contemporary music CD from Resonus sees the world premiere recording of this one-man opera based on the Profumo Affair, composed ten years ago.\u00a0 This disc really drew me in with its variety of styles and sources including news reports which blend with the accompaniment of the small but effective ensemble. The vocal performance is a tour de force from Damian Thantrey, providing not only the voice of Stephen Ward but also of other characters including Chrissie, in falsetto! Musical styles range from the contemporary operatic to cabaret and popular styles. This troubled episode in such highly original treatment is enthralling and sympathetic.<\/p>\n

BRAZILIAN LANDSCAPES<\/span><\/strong>
\n Michala Petri, recorder, Marilyn Mazur, percussion, Daniel Murray, guitar<\/span><\/strong>
\n OUR RECORDINGS 6.220618 71\u201911<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A light and enjoyable collection of music from a variety of Brazilian composers this CD seeks to demonstrate the links and interplay between the classical world (represented by Villa-Lobos) and the popular (represented by Jobim) to form a \u201cthird stream\u201d of popular music with classical influences taken up by contemporary Brazilian composers. None of this music was known to me and I enjoyed this attempt to highlight a particular crossover movement, although at times I might have wished for a slightly more varied instrumentation to cover a whole CD.<\/p>\n

MUSICA D\u2019ORGANO NELLA SARDEGNA DELL\u2019OTTOCENTO<\/span><\/strong>
\n (Organ Music in Nineteenth-Century Sardinia)<\/span><\/strong>
\n Francesca Ajossa, Organ by Piacentini-Battani, Chiesa del Santo Sepolcro, Cagliari<\/span><\/strong>
\n TACTUS TC 800007 58\u201906<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A further survey of the historical organ repertoire of a particular region from Tactus. None of the composers are names that I recognise and it is always good to see recordings of \u201cnew\u201d music. It would be interesting to know if this music is known to local people today.<\/p>\n

NORDIC VOICES SING VICTORIA<\/span><\/strong>
\n Nordic Voices<\/span><\/strong>
\n CHANDOS CHSA 0402\u00a0 55\u201940<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This recording transports the listener to the haunting and deeply spiritual soundworld of the works for six voices by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611). A lovely release.<\/p>\n

FLUX \u2013 ORIGINAL WORKS FOR SAXOPHONE QUARTET<\/span><\/strong>
\n Ferio Saxophone Quartet<\/span><\/strong>
\n CHANDOS CHAN 10987 80\u201940<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A very different sound here \u2013 the rather magical timbres that only saxophones can produce. It may be tempting to think that the sound of the saxophone is always angular and brash. It can be but it can also be subtler, gentler and more ethereal. Both can be heard on this CD which collects a number of interesting works in an entertaining programme. I only knew Pierne for organ and orchestral works but here we have the Introduction et variations sur une ronde populaire <\/em>alongside Will Gregory\u2019s Hoe Down<\/em>, The Wordsworth Poems <\/em>by Guillermo Lago (The most recent work, and a world premiere recording) and works by Singelee, Bozza and Hugo Reinhart.<\/p>\n

DIMITAR NENOV \u2013 PIANO CONCERTO\/ BALLADE FOR PIANO & ORCHESTRA<\/span><\/strong>
\n Ivo Barbanov, piano, Royal Scottish National Orchestra \u2013 conductor, Emil Tabakov<\/span><\/strong>
\n HYPERION CDA68205 64\u201946<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is music that should be heard, not least for the fact that the composer suffered for his art and his unwillingness to associate with the communist movement, dying at the early age of 52. The Bulgarian was a prolific performer as well as a composer and here we have two pieces for piano and orchestra dating from the early twentieth century. Music to return to and a composer, like so many, who deserves to be more widely championed and remembered.<\/p>\n

STANFORD PRELUDES <\/span><\/strong>
\n Sam Haywood, piano<\/span><\/strong>
\n HYPERION CDA68183\u00a0 69\u201941<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a lovely recording by pianist Sam Haywood of this wonderful music that should be better known. The pieces selected here have been arranged to create a balanced programme rather than being in numerical order. I do wonder though why we have only 38 preludes from the two sets of 24. It seems odd to be so near to a complete set to make that decision.<\/p>\n

SUITES & FANTASIES<\/span><\/strong>
\n Joo Yeon Sir, violin, Irina Andrievsky, piano<\/span><\/strong>
\n RUBICON RCD 1003\u00a0 77\u201940<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This CD brings together five contrasting works spanning the end of the 19th<\/sup> to the early 21st<\/sup> Centuries. Sparkling performances by this duo showcase a range of emotions and styles. Programmed works are by Schnittke, Manuel de Falla, Britten and Milhaud, culminating with Igor Alexandrovich Frolov\u2019s Concert Fantasy on themes from Porgy & Bess<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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