Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Peter Fribbins with his 2010 release, a collection of chamber works that showcase his unique compositional voice. This album, spanning a little over an hour, is a testament to Fribbins' ability to blend intensity, passion, and serenity into a cohesive musical journey. The album opens with the dramatic Piano Trio, where Fribbins explores a range of emotions from the tempestuous to the deeply profound. The String Quartet No. 1, subtitled 'I Have the Serpent Brought', is a four-movement work that delves into themes of serenity, introspection, and urgency. The Sonata for Cello & Piano offers a more intimate experience, with movements that shift from innocent and gentle to dramatic and intense. The album concludes with the Quintet for Clarinet & Strings, a work that balances playful scherzos with tranquil interludes and a final movement that builds to a compelling close. Recorded by Guild GmbH, this album is a must-experience for those eager to discover the rich, evocative soundscapes of Peter Fribbins.
(C) 2010 Guild GmbH
Tracks
Piano Trio: I. DrammaticoPeter Fribbins, The Angell Trio
Piano Trio: II. Profondo e con passionePeter Fribbins, The Angell Trio
Piano Trio: III. Allegro Tempestoso - Serioso - Diaboloco - Tempo PericolosoPeter Fribbins, The Angell Trio
String Quartet No. 1 'I Have the Serpent Brought': I. Adagio - AllegroPeter Fribbins, Allegri String Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 'I Have the Serpent Brought': II. AdagioPeter Fribbins, Allegri String Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 'I Have the Serpent Brought': III. RecitativoPeter Fribbins, Allegri String Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 'I Have the Serpent Brought': IV. PrestoPeter Fribbins, Allegri String Quartet
Sonata for Cello & Piano: I. Prelude - Andante InnocentePeter Fribbins, Raphael Wallfisch, John York
Sonata for Cello & Piano: II. Aria - LarghettoPeter Fribbins, Raphael Wallfisch, John York
Sonata for Cello & Piano: III. Toccata - DrammaticoPeter Fribbins, Raphael Wallfisch, John York
Quintet for Clarinet & Strings: I. AndantePeter Fribbins, James Campbell
Quintet for Clarinet & Strings: II. Scherzo on seven notes - Allegro con Slancio - Andante - Tempo PrimoPeter Fribbins, James Campbell
Quintet for Clarinet & Strings: III. Interlude - Tranquillo, magicalPeter Fribbins, James Campbell
Quintet for Clarinet & Strings: IV. Crotchet = 48, Poco più mossoPeter Fribbins, James Campbell