Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones - Alwyn: Concerti Grossi Nos. 2 and 3 (2011) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. The Moor of Venice (Arr. P. Lane for orchestra)
02. Concerto grosso No. 2: I. Allegro moderato e vigoroso
03. Concerto grosso No. 2: II. Adagio ed espressivo
04. Concerto grosso No. 2: III. Vivace (allegro ma non troppo)
05. Serenade: I. Prelude. Andantino-Tranquillo-A tempo
06. Serenade: II. Bacchanal: Moderato (poco allegro)-Allargando-A tempo
07. Serenade: III. Air. Andante molto tranquillo e semplice
08. Serenade: IV. Finale. Allegretto-Moderato e molto tranquillo-Presto-A tempo primo (l'istesso tempo)
09. 7 Irish Tunes: No. 1, The Little Red Lark: Andantino
10. 7 Irish Tunes: No. 2, Country Tune: Allegretto giocoso
11. 7 Irish Tunes: No. 3, The Maiden Ray: Moderato e grazioso
12. 7 Irish Tunes: No. 4, Reel: The Ewe with the Crooked Horn: Allegro vivace
13. 7 Irish Tunes: No. 5, The Gentle Maiden: Andante e semplice
14. 7 Irish Tunes: No. 6, The Sigh: Allegretto (quasi andantino e poco dolente)-Più lento
15. 7 Irish Tunes: No. 7, Jig: Allegro e giocoso-Poco tranquillo-Tempo primo
16. Concerto grosso No. 3: I. Maestoso-Moderato e ritmico
17. Concerto grosso No. 3: II. Andante-Vivace
18. Concerto grosso No. 3: III. Andante


There are several descriptive scores in William Alwyn’s prolific output, including The Moor of Venice Dramatic Overture which examines the turbulent central character in Shakespeare’s Othello. The Serenade and the orchestral version of Seven Irish Tunes receive première recordings here, both covering a wide range of moods. Following his acclaimed recording of the Concerto Grosso No. 1 (Naxos 8.570704), David Lloyd-Jones here completes the set, the second of which is scored for strings, and concluding with the Concerto Grosso No. 3 which is a tribute to Sir Henry Wood.

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