Elspeth Wyllie - Enigmas (2017)

Tracklist
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01. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Theme - Elspeth Wyllie
02. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 1, C.A.E. - Elspeth Wyllie
03. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 2, H.D.S-P. - Elspeth Wyllie
04. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 3, R.B.T. - Elspeth Wyllie
05. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 4, W.M.B. - Elspeth Wyllie
06. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 5, R.P.A. - Elspeth Wyllie
07. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 6, Ysobel - Elspeth Wyllie
08. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 7, Troyte - Elspeth Wyllie
09. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 8, W.N. - Elspeth Wyllie
10. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 9, Nimrod - Elspeth Wyllie
11. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 10, Intermezzo. Dorabella - Elspeth Wyllie
12. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 11, G.R.S. - Elspeth Wyllie
13. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 12, B.G.N. - Elspeth Wyllie
14. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 13, *** - Elspeth Wyllie
15. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" (Version for Piano): Var. 14, Finale. E.D.U. - Elspeth Wyllie
16. Elegy for Cello & Piano, Op. 5 : Elegy for Cello & Piano, Op. 5 - Hetti Price
17. Sonata for Flute & Piano, Op. 120: I. Allegro non troppo - Claire Overbury
18. Sonata for Flute & Piano, Op. 120: II. Andante piacevola - Claire Overbury
19. Sonata for Flute & Piano, Op. 120: III. Allegro con fuoco - Claire Overbury
20. Folio I : Folio I: I. Switchback - Elspeth Wyllie
21. Folio I : Folio I: II. Jumping Jack - Elspeth Wyllie
22. Folio I : Folio I: III. Pastorale - Elspeth Wyllie
23. Folio I : Folio I: IV. Romanza - Elspeth Wyllie
24. Folio I : Folio I: V. Chanson - Elspeth Wyllie
25. Folio I : Folio I: VI. Rum Baba - Elspeth Wyllie
26. 2 Sonnets by William Alabaster: No. 1, Upon the Crucifix - Catherine Backhouse
27. 2 Sonnets by William Alabaster: No. 2, On the Reed of Our Lord's Passion - Catherine Backhouse


This new release presents a varied range of masterful works from English twentieth century composers- some familiar, and all works of importance. Elgar composed his Enigma Variations at the piano; it was always suitable for a solo version and Elgar himself wrote this. Bowens Flute Sonata is well known- a Romantic staple- as is Leightons Elegy, which deserves to be better known. The piano solo work Folio I is lively and full of fun, while the two Sonnets of Rubbra are exquisitely gorgeous and absolutely essential listening. These are fine performances by pianist Elspeth Wyllie who is an accomplished soloist and chamber musician/accompanist, working throughout the United Kingdom and other countries. She is a founding member of the Metier Ensemble and the Amalie Trio, performing regularly with them and in projects with other musicians from major ensembles, orchestras and opera companies. The young set of musicians here show exceptional talent and musicianship in the recorded works which are very varied yet make up a coherent concert album.

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