Ulster Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta - Holst: Orchestral Works (2012) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Walt Whitman Overture, Op. 7, H. 42
02. Symphony in F Major, Op. 8, H. 47 "The Cotswolds": I. Allegro con brio
03. Symphony in F Major, Op. 8, H. 47 "The Cotswolds": II. Elegy. Molto adagio
04. Symphony in F Major, Op. 8, H. 47 "The Cotswolds": III. Scherzo. Presto-Allegretto
05. Symphony in F Major, Op. 8, H. 47 "The Cotswolds": IV. Finale. Allegro moderato
06. A Winter Idyll, H. 31
07. Japanese Suite, Op. 33, H. 126: I. Prelude. Song of the Fisherman
08. Japanese Suite, Op. 33, H. 126: II. Ceremonial Dance
09. Japanese Suite, Op. 33, H. 126: III. Dance of the Marionette
10. Japanese Suite, Op. 33, H. 126: IV. Interlude. Song of the Fisherman
11. Japanese Suite, Op. 33, H. 126: V. Dance Under the Cherry Tree
12. Japanese Suite, Op. 33, H. 126: VI. Finale. Dance of the Wolves
13. Indra, Op. 13, H. 66


Gustav Holst’s youthful enthusiasm for Wagner is reflected in his ebullient Walt Whitman overture written in 1899. Shortly afterwards he composed the Cotswolds Symphony which embraces hints of contemporary British folk music but is dominated by the slow movement, a profound elegy for the utopian socialist William Morris. Though completed at college, A Winter Idyll shows real orchestral assurance. Indra is an accomplished tone poem revealing Holst’s interest in the legends of India, whilst the glittering and evocative Japanese Suite was written in response to a request from a Japanese dancer appearing in London.

Interest in Holst’s music continues to grow, and in particular in more outof-the-way material. British music specialists are particularly drawn to him. This disc offers youthful and mid-period Holst.

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