Alwyn:Chamber Music Vol.2

On this CD:

1. Sonata for clarinet & piano
Composed by William Alwyn
Performed by Leland Chen, Nicholas Daniel, Julius Drake, Joy Farrall, Haffner Wind Ensemble of London, Kate Hill, Leuan Jones, Clare McFarlane

2. Divertimento for flute solo
Composed by William Alwyn
Performed by Leland Chen, Nicholas Daniel, Julius Drake, Joy Farrall, Haffner Wind Ensemble of London, Kate Hill, Leuan Jones, Clare McFarlane

3. Crépuscule' for harp solo
Composed by William Alwyn
Performed by Leland Chen, Nicholas Daniel, Julius Drake, Joy Farrall, Haffner Wind Ensemble of London, Kate Hill, Leuan Jones, Clare McFarlane

4. Sonata for oboe & piano
Composed by William Alwyn
Performed by Leland Chen, Nicholas Daniel, Julius Drake, Joy Farrall, Haffner Wind Ensemble of London, Kate Hill, Leuan Jones, Clare McFarlane

5. Sonata for flute & piano
Composed by William Alwyn
Performed by Leland Chen, Nicholas Daniel, Julius Drake, Joy Farrall, Haffner Wind Ensemble of London, Kate Hill, Leuan Jones, Clare McFarlane

6. Sonata Impromptu for violin & viola
Composed by William Alwyn
Performed by Leland Chen, Nicholas Daniel, Julius Drake, Joy Farrall, Haffner Wind Ensemble of London, Kate Hill, Leuan Jones, Clare McFarlane

Tracks:

Allegro-Molto Moderato
I. Introduction And Fughetta
II. Variations On A Ground
III. Gavotte And Musette
IV. Finale Alla Gigue
Moderato E Semplice - Poco Piu Mosso - A Tempo Primo
I. Moderata E Grazioso
II. Andantino
III. Allegro (Quasi Valse Tempo) - Coda. Meno Mosso E Semplice
Slow - Adagio Tranquillo - Allegro Ritmico E Feroce - Coda
I. Prelude
II. Theme And Variations
III. Finale Alla Capriccio

Average customer rating:

delightful assortment of Alwyn

Alwyn: Chamber Works, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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Alwyn: Oboe Concerto; Three Concerti Grossi

ASIN: B000000ARH
Release Date: 1994-07-26

Tracks:

Concerto For Flute And Eight Wind Instruments: I: Allegro ritmico - Andante tranquillo
Concerto For Flute And Eight Wind Instruments: II: Allegretto scherzando - In tempo grazioso - (quasi tempo de Valse) - In tempo primo
Concerto For Flute And Eight Wind Instruments: III: Andante sostenuto e semplic
Concerto For Flute And Eight Wind Instruments: IV: Allegro vivace
Suite For Oboe And Harp: I: Minuet Moderato
Suite For Oboe And Harp: II: Valse miniature: Allegro grazioso
Suite For Oboe And Harp: III: Jig: Allegro molto - Andante - Allegro molto
Naiades: Fantansy - Sonata For Flute And Harp: Tempo comdo et grazioso - Piu mosso (allegro) - Tempo di valse - Tempo 1 - Allegro molto - Tempo di valse brillante
Music For Three Players: I: Prelude: Moderato e calmato
Music For Three Players: II: Romanza: Andante e tranquillo
Music For Three Players: III: Chorale: Broad And Expressive , But With Movement
Music For Three Players: IV: Fughetta: Allegro moderato e molto ritmico
Music For Three Players: V: Arioso: Con moto e piacevole
Music For Three Players: VI: Carillon: Allegro commodo
Music For Three Players: VII: Intermezzo: Slow And Clear
Music For Three Players: VIII: Capriccio: Allegro molto (quasi presto volante)
Trio For Flute, Cello And Piano: I: Adagio ma non troppo
Trio For Flute, Cello And Piano: II: Allegro con brio e giocoso

Customer Reviews:

delightful assortment of Alwyn.......2007-06-21

Given the high quality of the compositions on this disc, it is surprising that four out of five are premier recordings (keeping in mind that Chandos issued this back in 1993). I know that the musical world is awash in great chamber music, but that such beautiful works as "Suite for Oboe and Harp," and "Music for Three Players," have been languishing in a desk drawer seems almost incredible. Well, there it is. It's our gain that Chandos, as part of their excellent Alwyn series, recorded these works, but I would snap this disc up because it appears to be nla, other than through resellers.

If you like the intimacy of Debussy's & Ravel's chamber music, you'll love this disc. There's a lot of harp, flute & piano - in fact, Ravel's "Introduction & Allegro" come to mind as does Debussy's "Sonata for Flute, Alto & Harp." It's all very pleasant, but also substantial & even if some of it may seem a little derivative, who cares? After all, Debussy & Ravel aren't around to write more great music, but we're fortunate that William Alwyn could write in the same vein, with his own personal stamp of course.

The performances are by The Haffner Wind Ensemble, directed by premier oboist Nicholas Daniel; and supplemented by Julius Drake, who has recorded extensively as a chamber musician & an accompaniest. Very warmly recommended.