arnold: english dances op.27 & 33 - bax:tintagel, gp 213 - elgar: chansons de nuit & matin, op. 15 - holst: the perfect fool, op. 39 - butterworth: a shropshire lad, the banks of green willow - walton: siesta - london philharmonic orchestra
Arnold: English Dances OP.27 & 33 - Bax:tintagel, Gp 213 - Elgar: Chansons De Nuit & Matin, OP. 15 - Holst: The Perfect Fool, OP. 39 - Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad, the Banks of Green Willow - Walton: Siesta
Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of classical music with the London Philharmonic Orchestra's captivating album. This collection brings together a diverse array of compositions that showcase the orchestra's virtuosity and the depth of classical repertoire. The album opens with Malcolm Arnold's lively English Dances from Op. 27 and Op. 33, filled with rhythmic energy and melodic charm. Arnold's works are followed by Arnold Bax's evocative Tintagel, a piece that paints a vivid musical landscape. Edward Elgar's Chansons de Nuit et de Matin, Op. 15, adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, with its delicate nocturnes and morning songs. Gustav Holst's The Perfect Fool, Op. 39, brings a sense of whimsy and playfulness, while George Butterworth's A Shropshire Lad and The Banks of Green Willow evoke the pastoral beauty of the English countryside. The album concludes with William Walton's Siesta, a piece that exudes warmth and tranquility. Recorded live, this album captures the London Philharmonic Orchestra at its finest, delivering a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive. With a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of classical masterpieces that will delight and inspire listeners.
2021 Altair
Tracks
English Dances, OP. 27: I. Andantino (Live)Malcolm Arnold, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
English Dances, OP. 27: II. Vivace (Live)Malcolm Arnold, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
English Dances, OP. 27: III. Mesto (Live)Malcolm Arnold, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
English Dances, OP. 27: IV. Allegro Risoluto (Live)Malcolm Arnold, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
English Dances, OP. 33: I. Allegro Non Troppo (Live)Malcolm Arnold, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
English Dances, OP. 33: II. Con Brio (Live)Malcolm Arnold, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
English Dances, OP. 33: III. Grazioso (Live)Malcolm Arnold, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
English Dances, OP. 33: IV. Giubiloso (Live)Malcolm Arnold, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Tintagel in B-Major, Gp 213 (Live)Arnold Bax, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
From the Bavarian Highlands, OP. 27: I. the Dance (Live)Edward Elgar, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
From the Bavarian Highlands, OP. 27: II. False Love (Live)Edward Elgar, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
From the Bavarian Highlands, OP. 27: III. Lullaby (Live)Edward Elgar, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Chanson de Nuit e Chanson de Matin, Op.15: II. Chanson de matin (Live)Edward Elgar, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Chanson de Nuit e Chanson de Matin, Op.15: I. Chanson de nuit (Live)Edward Elgar, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
The Perfect Fool, OP. 39 (Live)Edward Elgar, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
A Shropshire Lad in a Minor, Igb 4 (Live)George Butterworth, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
The Banks of Green Willow, Igb 1 (Live)George Butterworth, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Siesta, C19 (Live)William Walton, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult