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 01. Blake, Howard "Sinfonie Nr. 1: Impressions of a city op. 42/409"
Konzertt?nze für Klavier und Orchester op. 432 02. Blake, Howard "Nr. 1 Parade" 03. Blake, Howard "Nr. 2 Slow Ragtime" 04. Blake, Howard "Nr. 3 Jump" 05. Blake, Howard "Nr. 4 Medium Rock" 06. Blake, Howard "Nr. 5 Folk Ballad" 07. Blake, Howard "Nr. 6 Boogie" 08. Blake, Howard "Nr. 7 Jazz Waltz" 09. Blake, Howard "Nr. 8 Cha-Cha" 10. Blake, Howard "Nr. 9 Galop"
The Court of Love op. 286 11. Blake, Howard "1. Thema und Variationen: The Enchantress" 12. Blake, Howard "2. Scherzo: The Maiden and the Troubadour" 13. Blake, Howard "3. Thema und Finale: The Queen"
A Month in the Country op. 446 14. Daniel, Paul "1. Larghetto" 15. Daniel, Paul "2. Alla marcia" 16. Daniel, Paul "3. Adagio (Elegy)" 17. Daniel, Paul "4. Scherzando" 18. Daniel, Paul "5. Andante espressivo"
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| | Description: | SOMM Recordings is delighted to announce the label debut of the acclaimed British composer Howard Blake with a disc of his orchestral music to mark his 85th birthday. Blake himself is heard at the piano and conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra, with Paul Daniel also conducting the English Northern Philharmonia. Internationally recognised as the composer of The Snowman's 'Walking on Air', Blake's prolific and wide-ranging achievements extend into symphonies, concertos, oratorios and music for solo piano to embrace the concert hall, dance stage and cinema screen. This focus on his orchestral music which includes four first recordings begins with his single- movement Symphony No.1 in it's 1990 revision, a richly variegated work of vivid images and, as it's title has it, Impressions of a City. A work of dazzling, multi-faceted dimensions and execution, it is, writes Robert Matthew-Walker in his authoritative booklet notes, an "organic, truly symphonic, composition from a genuine creative figure". Concert Dances, for piano and orchestra, from 1992 and featuring Blake conducting from the piano, comprises nine relatively short dance movements in various styles to vivacious effect. Alluding to Eleanor of Aquitaine, 1979's The Court of Love is a ravishing concert suite of three movements drawn from Blake's ballet score for choreographer Lynn Seymour marking Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee two years previously. The suite taken from his soundtrack to the 1987 film A Month in the Country shows Blake at his most exquisite and expressive in a score, says Matthew-Walker, that "surely belongs in any collection of 20th-century English music for string orchestra". SOMM's long championing of British composers includes recent discs devoted to Stephen Dodgson (SOMMCD 0659; 0673), Penelope Thwaites (SOMMCD 0612; 0672), Kenneth Leighton (SOMMCD 0667), Holst (SOMMCD 279), Ian King (SOMMCD 0649) and Elgar (SOMMCD 278)."Orchestral Music" is a captivating CD release featuring the works of renowned British composer Howard Blake, performed by the acclaimed Philharmonia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Paul Daniel. This album showcases Blake's exceptional talent for melodic invention and orchestral color, offering listeners a journey through lush soundscapes and evocative themes. The recording includes some of Blake's most celebrated orchestral pieces, highlighting his versatility across genres from film scores to concert music. Howard Blake is best known internationally for composing "The Snowman," but his extensive oeuvre spans symphonies, concertos, and chamber music that have garnered critical acclaim worldwide. The Philharmonia Orchestra stands among Britain's leading ensembles with an illustrious history in both live performance and recordings.
Somm Recordings is recognized as one of the UK's premier classical labels, dedicated to high-quality productions that spotlight both established masters and emerging talents. Their commitment to excellence ensures each release meets audiophile standards while enriching the classical repertoire. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
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