Dyson: Concerto for string orchestra; Concerto for piano

On this CD:

1. Concerto for piano & string orchestra ("Concerto Leggiero")
Composed by George Dyson
Performed by London Sinfonia with Stephen Orton, Eric Parkin, Edward Roberts, Stephen Tees, Andrew Watkinson
Conducted by Richard Hickox

2. Concerto for string orchestra ("Concerto Da Camera")
Composed by George Dyson
Performed by London Sinfonia with Stephen Orton, Eric Parkin, Edward Roberts, Stephen Tees, Andrew Watkinson
Conducted by Richard Hickox

3. Concerto for string orchestra ("Concerto Da Chiesa")
Composed by George Dyson
Performed by London Sinfonia with Stephen Orton, Eric Parkin, Edward Roberts, Stephen Tees, Andrew Watkinson
Conducted by Richard Hickox

Editorial Reviews
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George Dyson (1883-1964) studied with Charles Villiers Stanford at the Royal College of Music and Dyson's own compositions tend to reflect the kind of romanticism of both Stanford and Perry--or the era just before Elgar, Vaughan Williams, and William Walton. His music is always lyrical if a bit modest,or perhaps understated is a better word--after all, leggiero means "lack of pomp or pretention or prolixity." In this, he resembles Frederick Delius. The works on this disc come from Dyson's later years--1949 to 1951--which were his most creative. Chandos has a knack for finding forgotten gems. This is one fine example. --Paul Cook

Dyson: Concerto for string orchestra; Concerto for piano, Music, Stephen Orton, George Dyson, Richard Hickox, London Sinfonia, The City of London Sinfonia, Eric Parkin, Stephen Tees, Andrew Watkinson, Edward Roberts, Chamber, Chamber Music for More than Nine String Instruments, Classical, Classical Composers, Concerto, Piano Concerto
Dyson: Concertos; Children's Suite
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    		Dyson: Concertos; Children's Suite

    Manufacturer: Chandos
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    GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000AV622E
    Release Date: 2005-10-18

    Tracks:

    1. I Molto Moderato
    2. II Vivace
    3. III Poco Andante
    4. IV Allegro Ma Non Troppo
    5. I Leggiero
    6. II Pastoral. Tranquillo
    7. III Poco Andante
    8. IV Allegro Ma Non Troppo

    Tracks:

    1. I Allegro - Vivace - Andante Sostenuto Ed Espressivo
    2. II Andante - Largamente Sempre - Molto Largamente
    3. III Vivace
    4. I Allegro Assai
    5. II Andante
    6. III Larghetto - Con Brio
    7. I Veni, Emmanuel. Andante
    8. II Corde Natus. Allegretto - Quasi Allegro - Tempo I
    9. Laetatus Sum. Allegro
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      4. Lullaby - Eric Parkin
      5. Gymnopedie No.1 - John Anderson
      6. From Foreign Lands And People - Howard Shelley
      7. Julia Florida - Craig Ogden
      8. Le Dernier Sommeil De La Vierge - BBC Philharmonic
      9. Idylle - Susan Milan
      10. Air - Adrian Shepherd
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      17. Recuerdos De La Alhambra - Craig Ogden
      18. Pied-En-L'Air - Bournemouth Sinfonietta

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      1. Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy - Scottish National Orchestra
      2. Canticle - Craig Ogden
      3. Noel - Craig Ogden
      4. The Swan - I Musici De Montreal
      5. Eventide - Bournemouth Sinfonietta
      6. Pastoral - City Of London Sinfonia
      7. Lento - Janet Hilton
      8. Canon In D Major - Adrian Shepherd
      9. Sheep May Safely Graze - BBC Philharmonic
      10. Largo - Ronald Thomas
      11. No.3 - John Lill
      12. Slumber Song - Peter Wallfisch
      13. Serenade - Bournemouth Sinfonietta
      14. Summertime - John Anderson
      15. The Mother's Son - Craig Ogden
      16. Allegro - London Philharmonic
      17. Mother - I Musici De Montreal
      18. Melodie-Elegie - Peter Dixon
      19. Child Falling Asleep - Howard Shelley
      20. Air - City Of London Sinfonia
      21. Fantasia On Greensleeves - BBC Philharmonic
      22. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin - Miceal O'Rourke
      Dyson: Concerto Leggiero; Concerto da Camera; Concerto da Chiesa
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      		 Dyson: Concerto Leggiero; Concerto da Camera; Concerto da Chiesa

      Manufacturer: Chandos
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      GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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      1. George Dyson: Violin Concerto; Children's Suite
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      3. Howells: Orchestral Works

      ASIN: B000000APT
      Release Date: 1992-10-28

      Tracks:

      1. Concerto Leggiero For Piano And String Orchestra: I. Allegro - Vivance - Andante Sostenuto et espressivo
      2. Concerto Leggiero For Piano And String Orchestra: II. Andante - Largamente sempre - Molto Largamente
      3. Concerto Leggiero For Piano And String Orchestra: III Vivance
      4. Concerto Da Camera For String Orchestra: I. Allegro asssi
      5. Concerto Da Camera For String Orchestra: II. Andante
      6. Concerto Da Camera For String Orchestra: III. Larghetto - Con brio
      7. Concerto Da Chiesa For String Orchestra: I. Veni, Emmanuel - Andante
      8. Concerto Da Chiesa For String Orchestra: Corde natus - Allegretto - Quasi allegro - Tempo 1
      9. Concerto Da Chiesa For String Orchestra: III. Laetatus sum - Allegro

      Amazon.com

      George Dyson (1883-1964) studied with Charles Villiers Stanford at the Royal College of Music and Dyson's own compositions tend to reflect the kind of romanticism of both Stanford and Perry--or the era just before Elgar, Vaughan Williams, and William Walton. His music is always lyrical if a bit modest,or perhaps understated is a better word--after all, leggiero means "lack of pomp or pretention or prolixity." In this, he resembles Frederick Delius. The works on this disc come from Dyson's later years--1949 to 1951--which were his most creative. Chandos has a knack for finding forgotten gems. This is one fine example. --Paul Cook

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Chandos gold!.......2000-03-12

      This is another brilliant offering from Chandos. My turntable seems to be permanently occupied by Chandos CDs these days and this fabulous collection is one of the reasons why. Dyson was an exact contemporary of John Ireland and his music has been less appreciated possibly because of his amateur status (in terms of his teacher day job only and not in any other sense!) and his overt romanticism which was certainly not the flavour the professional pundits liked after WWII. This has meant that graceful, enjoyable, tuneful works like these have been ignored while more radical and 'artistic' creations have been feted and recorded, much to public's detriment in my opinion. The times they are a changin' and rightly so for we have been cheated out of a feast of beautiful music like this. The Concerto Leggiero is a 'light' Piano Concerto, not light in musical content but light in mood, in touch, reflecting a sunnier piano and orchestra form than say the Brahmsian flavor. The English romantic composers explored certain aspects of the romantic piano concerto which have been largely overlooked as trifles. John Ireland and Cyril Scott in their respective concertos saw possibilities of 'lightness' that Dyson takes up and makes into a 24 minute masterpiece. The gentle rocking rhythms and kind harmonies hide the true complex musical argument and the concise orchestration and classical form, almost Mozartian but are given Dyson's sure touch and creative fire that is the watermark on all his works. The two other works are for string orchestra and are part of the English heritage of Elgar, VW, Tippett and Howells that are a unique collection for this sonority form. Every moment of this CD is to be treasured, adored and repeated whenever an adminstration of 'lightness' is required or even when not. First class playing and recording as usual from Chandos, everything sounds so fresh and new. I hope they are not running short of works like this to provide premier recordings because it is like discovering a new friend every time.

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