Thomas Arne's "Arne: Overtures & Cantatas" is a captivating journey through the world of classical music, released in 2010 under Centaur Records. This album offers a unique blend of minimal techno and Western Classical Music, showcasing Arne's distinctive style and compositional prowess. With a runtime of just under an hour, the album features 17 tracks, including overtures from notable works like "King Arthur, or The British Worthy" and "Judith," as well as cantatas such as "Chaucer's Recantation" and "Love and Resentment." The album is performed by the talented Capella Savaria, conducted by Mary Terey-Smith, with vocal performances by Stefanie True and Zoltán Megyesi. This collection highlights Arne's ability to blend traditional classical forms with innovative musical ideas, making it a compelling listen for both classical enthusiasts and those interested in the intersection of classical and electronic music.
2010 Centaur Records, Inc.2010 Centaur Records, Inc.
Tracks
King Arthur, or The British Worthy (after H. Purcell's Z. 628): Overture: Con spiritoThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
King Arthur, or The British Worthy (after H. Purcell's Z. 628): Overture: LargoThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
King Arthur, or The British Worthy (after H. Purcell's Z. 628): Overture: MarchThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
The SpringThomas Arne, Stefanie True, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Judith: Overture: Con spiritoThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Judith: Overture: AndanteThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Judith: Overture: MinuetThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Chaucer's RecantationThomas Arne, Zoltan Megyesi, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Love and ResentmentThomas Arne, Stefanie True, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Eliza: Overture: LargoThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Eliza: Overture: Allegro con spiritoThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Eliza: Overture: GraveThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Eliza: Overture: Andante minuettoThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
Reffley SpringThomas Arne, Zoltan Megyesi, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
The Fairy Prince: Overture: AllegroThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
The Fairy Prince: Overture: AndanteThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith
The Fairy Prince: Overture: PrestoThomas Arne, Capella Savaria, Mary Terey-Smith