Peter Donohoe, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones - Gardner: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Symphony No. 1 / Midsummer Ale Overture (2007) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Midsummer Ale Overture, Op. 73
02. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 34: I. Allegro con brio
03. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 34: II. Theme and variations
04. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 34: III. Finale. Rondo
05. Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 2: I. Lento e grave
06. Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 2: II. Scherzo. Allegro
07. Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 2: III. Lento
08. Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 2: IV. Finale. Allegro molto


The English composer John Gardner has been largely neglected, in spite of his prolific output. His career began with great promise before the war, to be resumed gradually afterwards, but seldom with the success he seemed to deserve. This recording should help to re-establish his reputation with two relatively early works written in the post-war years, the Symphony No. 1, “a superbly crafted work... by a subtle and imaginative orchestrator” (Paul Conway/Musicweb-International) and the Piano Concerto No. 1, both premièred by Barbirolli. The Piano Concerto here receives only its third performance. Midsummer Ale is a classic piece of British light music with delightfully catchy melodies.

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