Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of choral music with Ian Partridge's captivating album, "Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge . Warlock: The Curlew." Released on August 31, 2009, under Warner Classics, this album is a testament to the timeless beauty of choral compositions. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 19 minutes, it offers a rich tapestry of works by two prominent British composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Peter Warlock.
Ian Partridge, a renowned figure in the choral world, brings his distinctive artistry to this collection. The album features a diverse range of pieces, from Vaughan Williams' evocative settings of poems by A.E. Housman in "On Wenlock Edge" to Warlock's hauntingly beautiful "The Curlew," inspired by the poetry of William Butler Yeats. The album also includes Warlock's charming "Capriol Suite for Strings" and a selection of his evocative Christmas carols, showcasing the composer's versatility and depth.
Partridge's nuanced interpretations and the exquisite performances by the accompanying ensemble make this album a standout in the choral genre. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to choral music, this album promises a deeply rewarding listening experience. The careful curation of pieces and the impeccable execution by Ian Partridge and his collaborators make "Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge . Warlock: The Curlew" a must-listen for anyone appreciating the art of choral singing.
Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge: No. 1, On Wenlock EdgeIan Partridge, Music Group Of London
Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge: No. 2, From Far, from Eve and MorningIan Partridge, Music Group Of London
Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge: No. 3, Is My Team PloughingIan Partridge, Music Group Of London
Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge: No. 4, Oh When I Was in Love with YouIan Partridge, Music Group Of London
Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge: No. 5, Bredon HillIan Partridge, Music Group Of London
Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge: No. 6, ClunIan Partridge, Music Group Of London
Warlock: Capriol Suite for Strings: I. Basse-Danse. Allegro moderatoNeville Dilkes
Warlock: Capriol Suite for Strings: II. Pavane. Allegretto ma un poco lentoNeville Dilkes
Warlock: Capriol Suite for Strings: III. Tordion. Con motoNeville Dilkes
Warlock: Capriol Suite for Strings: IV. Bransles. PrestoNeville Dilkes
Warlock: Capriol Suite for Strings: V. Pieds-en-l'air. Andante tranquilloNeville Dilkes
Warlock: Capriol Suite for Strings: VI. Mattachins (Sword Dance). Allegro con brioNeville Dilkes
Warlock: Serenade for Strings in D Major, "To Frederick Delius on his 60th Birthday" (Allegro moderato)Bournemouth Sinfonietta/Norman Del Mar
Warlock: The Curlew: I. O, Curlew, Cry No More in the AirIan Partridge, Frances Mason, Christopher Wellington, Eileen Croxford, David Butt, Janet Craxton, Hugh Bean
Warlock: The Curlew, on Poems by William Butler Yeats: II. The lover mourns for the loss of love, "Pale brows, still hands and dim hair"Ian Partridge, Frances Mason, Christopher Wellington, Eileen Croxford, David Butt, Janet Craxton, Hugh Bean
Warlock: The Curlew, on Poems by William Butler Yeats: III. The withering of the boughs, "I cried when the moon was murmuring"Ian Partridge, Frances Mason, Christopher Wellington, Eileen Croxford, David Butt, Janet Craxton, Hugh Bean
Warlock: The Curlew, on Poems by William Butler Yeats: IV. He hears the cry of the sedge, "I wander by the edge"Ian Partridge, Frances Mason, Christopher Wellington, Eileen Croxford, David Butt, Janet Craxton, Hugh Bean
Warlock: Bethlehem Down, Christmas Carol in D Minor: "When he is King we will give him"Guildford Cathedral Choir
Warlock: Adam lay yboundenGavin Williams, Robert Hammersley, Barry Rose
Warlock: I Saw a Fair MaidenWestminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
Warlock: Balulalow: "O my deir hert, young Jesus sweit"Janet Baker, Philip Ledger
Warlock: Where Riches is Everlastingly: "Into this world this day did come"Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
Warlock: Three Dirges of Webster: No. 3, The Shrouding of the Duchess of Malfi, "Hark, now everything is still" (Very slow and sombre)Baccholian Singers of London
Warlock: The Lady's Birthday: "Four and twenty drummers all in a row" (Briskly)Jennifer Partridge, Baccholian Singers of London
Warlock: Pretty Ring Time: "It was a lover and his lass"Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
Warlock: Autumn's Twilight: "The long September evening dies"Frederick Harvey, Gerald Moore
Warlock: Captain Stratton's Fancy: "Oh, some are fond of red wine"Nina Walker/Robert Lloyd
Warlock: Yarmouth Fair: "As I rode down to Yarmouth fair"Owen Brannigan, Ernest Lush
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