Elizabeth Jordan, Lynsey Marsh, Northern Chamber Orchestra & Stephen Barlow - Mind Music (2017) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist
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CD1
01. Concert Piece No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 113, MWV Q 23: I. Allegro di molto
02. Concert Piece No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 113, MWV Q 23: II. Andante
03. Concert Piece No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 113, MWV Q 23: III. Presto
04. Sonatina No. 1 in F Major, TrV 288 "From an Invalid's Workshop": I. Allegro moderato
05. Sonatina No. 1 in F Major, TrV 288 "From an Invalid's Workshop": II. Romance & Minuet. Andante-Tempo di minuetto
06. Sonatina No. 1 in F Major, TrV 288 "From an Invalid's Workshop": III. Finale. Molto allegro-Meno mosso-Tempo primo-Presto

CD2
01. Gnarly Buttons: I. The Perilous Shore
02. Gnarly Buttons: II. Hoedown (Mad Cow)
03. Gnarly Buttons: III. Put Your Loving Arms Around Me
04. The Last Memory


Degenerative brain diseases (Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s in particular) cause immense distress to sufferers and their families. This album is released to raise funds for research into cures, through Parkinsons UK. Both the soloists lost parents to these diseases hence their wish to support the research. They have chosen works by composers all of whom were similarly afflicted - either in themselves or their close families. Mendelssohn died at a very young age due to degenerative disease, Strauss wrote his work during a period of severe influenza and depression, and Kevin Malone and John Adams struggled to cope when their fathers both succumbed to Alzheimers.

The works here are serious, often poignant, but also humorous and full of hope. A delightful performance by the two clarinet soloists is bolstered by the excellent Northern Chamber Orchestra.

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