"Travels With My Cello Vol. 2 - Encore!" is a captivating classical album by the renowned British cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, released in 1986 as a sequel to his acclaimed 1984 collection. This studio album showcases Julian Lloyd Webber's exceptional skill and versatility, featuring a diverse range of compositions that span from timeless classics to beloved show tunes. The album includes arrangements by Palmer, as well as a track recorded with the legendary Vangelis, adding a unique and intriguing element to the collection. With a runtime of 45 minutes, the album presents 13 meticulously crafted tracks, each offering a distinct musical experience. From the hauntingly beautiful "Clair de lune" to the lively "Rondo alla turca" and the iconic "Habanera" from Carmen, this album is a testament to Julian Lloyd Webber's ability to breathe new life into familiar pieces. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Nicholas Cleobury accompany him, enhancing the richness and depth of the performances. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply appreciate exquisite musicianship, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Porgy and Bess / Act 2: Bess, You Is My Woman Now (Arr. Palmer)George Gershwin, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Nocturne (Arr. Palmer)Evert Taube, Julian Lloyd Webber, Sven-Bertil Taube, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Piano Sonata No. 11 In A, K.331 "Alla Turca": Rondo alla turca (Arr. Palmer)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Suite bergamasque, L. 75: Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Sky Boat Song (Arr. Palmer)Anonymous, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Carmen, WD 31 / Act 1: HabaneraGeorges Bizet, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Un après-midi (Arr. Palmer)Vangelis, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Hamabe no Uta (Song of the Seashore) (Arr. Palmer)Tamezo Narita, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
When I'm Sixty-Four (Arr. Palmer)John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Somewhere ("West Side Story") (Arr. Palmer)Leonard Bernstein, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Choral: "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" (Arr. Palmer)Johann Sebastian Bach, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Sadko / Tableau 2: Song of IndiaNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Dein ist mein ganzes Herz (Arr. Palmer)Franz Lehár, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury