Ronald Woodley - Luminos (2024) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. This Green Tide, Op. 103
02. Around the Darkening Sun
03. Luminos, Op. 16a
04. This Has Happened Before (Version for Bass Clarinet)
05. 5 Little Pieces, Op. 14 No. 1: No. 1, Lirico
06. 5 Little Pieces, Op. 14 No. 1: No. 2, Drammatico
07. 5 Little Pieces, Op. 14 No. 1: No. 3, Doloroso
08. 5 Little Pieces, Op. 14 No. 1: No. 4, Pastorale
09. 5 Little Pieces, Op. 14 No. 1: No. 5, Declamatorio
10. The Space Between Heaven and Earth: I. Winter
11. The Space Between Heaven and Earth: II. Spring
12. The Space Between Heaven and Earth: III. Summer
13. The Space Between Heaven and Earth: IV. Autumn
14. Heather Jean Nocturnes: I. The Singing Stream - Evening
15. Heather Jean Nocturnes: II. Sun and Moon Dancing
16. Heather Jean Nocturnes: III. Okavango Dream Streams
17. Heather Jean Nocturnes: IV. Lake Eacham Blue
18. Heather Jean Nocturnes: V. Earth Nocturnal

A captivating anthology of British clarinet compositions curated and performed by versatile musician Ronald Woodley and pianist Andrew West. This collection explores British musical modernism, featuring both new and underappreciated pieces from the twentieth century by composers Elisabeth Lutyens, Liz Dilnot Johnson, Angela Elizabeth Slater, Morris Pert, Christopher Fox, and Edward Cowie. Woodley’s deep-rooted fascination for the basset horn, inspired by Lutyens, drove him to rediscover the world of British musical modernism, revealing its complexities and dynamics.

Notable compositions in the anthology include Elisabeth Lutyens’ “This Green Tide”, Morris Pert’s “Luminos” and Liz Dilnot Johnson’s “The Space between Heaven and Earth”, all for the basset horn with piano, Angela Elizabeth Slater’s “Around the Darkening Sun” for bass clarinet and piano, for basset horn and piano, Christopher Fox’s “This has happened before” featuring multitracked bass clarinets, and Edward Cowie’s “Heather Jean Nocturnes” for bass clarinet inspired by visual art. This collection is a valuable addition for clarinet enthusiasts and music lovers, shedding light on the lesser-known gems of British music and showcasing the power of artistic collaboration across mediums, offering a glimpse into the evolution of British music.

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