Raphael Wallfisch, Orchestra of the Swan, David Curtis - Ireland: Music for String Orchestra (2016) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Cello Sonata in G Minor (Arr. for Cello & String Orchestra): I. Moderato e sostenuto
02. Cello Sonata in G Minor (Arr. for Cello & String Orchestra): II. Poco largamente
03. Cello Sonata in G Minor (Arr. for Cello & String Orchestra): III. Con moto e marcato
04. Summer Evening (Arr. for String Orchestra)
05. Sarnia: No. 2, In a May Morning (Arr. for String Orchestra)
06. Soliloquy (Arr. for Cello & String Orchestra)
07. Bagatelle (Arr. for Cello & String Orchestra)
08. Berceuse (Arr. for Cello & String Orchestra)
09. Cavatina (Arr. for Cello & String Orchestra)
10. A Downland Suite (Arr. for String Orchestra): I. Prelude. Allegro energico
11. A Downland Suite (Arr. for String Orchestra): II. Elegy. Lento espressivo
12. A Downland Suite (Arr. for String Orchestra): III. Minuet. Allegretto grazioso
13. A Downland Suite (Arr. for String Orchestra): IV. Rondo. Poco allegro


John Ireland’s music is often a response to landscape and romantic sensitivities. With its significant musical clues, broad, songlike melodies and turbulent finale, the Sonata in G minor is one of his most expressive and passionate works. A Downland Suite is one of Ireland’s most attractive compositions, especially its exquisite Elegy and popular Minuet made familiar through its use in radio and television. Ireland’s evocative piano works lend themselves well to string orchestra arrangements. They include the exquisite miniature Soliloquy and In a May Morning, the second movement of Sarnia, inspired by spring on Guernsey.

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