Raphael Wallfisch, John Turner, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Manchester Sinfonia, Richard Howarth, Nicholas Ward - Arnold: Cello Concerto (2011)

Tracklist

01. Shakespearean Cello Concerto, Op. 136 (2000 Revised Edition): I. Allegro
02. Shakespearean Cello Concerto, Op. 136 (2000 Revised Edition): II. Lento
03. Shakespearean Cello Concerto, Op. 136 (2000 Revised Edition): III. Vivace
04. Concertino for Flute and Strings, Op. 19A (Arr. D. Ellis from Flute Sonatina): I. Allegro
05. Concertino for Flute and Strings, Op. 19A (Arr. D. Ellis from Flute Sonatina): II. Andante
06. Concertino for Flute and Strings, Op. 19A (Arr. D. Ellis from Flute Sonatina): III. Allegretto
07. Fantasy for Recorder and String Quartet, Op. 140 (2001 Revised Version): I. Andante e mesto
08. Fantasy for Recorder and String Quartet, Op. 140 (2001 Revised Version): II. Allegro
09. Fantasy for Recorder and String Quartet, Op. 140 (2001 Revised Version): III. Lento e mesto
10. Fantasy for Recorder and String Quartet, Op. 140 (2001 Revised Version): IV. Allegretto
11. Fantasy for Recorder and String Quartet, Op. 140 (2001 Revised Version): V. Vivace
12. Saxophone Concerto (Arr. D. Ellis from Piano Sonata): I. Allegro ma non troppo
13. Saxophone Concerto (Arr. D. Ellis from Piano Sonata): II. Andante con moto
14. Saxophone Concerto (Arr. D. Ellis from Piano Sonata): III. Alla marcia
15. Symphony for Strings, Op. 13: I. Allegro ma non troppo
16. Symphony for Strings, Op. 13: II. Andantino, quasi allegretto
17. Symphony for Strings, Op. 13: III. Allegro feroce

Sir Malcolm Arnold’s preference for classical forms is fully explored in this representative but uniquely distinctive programme. Orchestrations of earlier works form the lyrical Concertino for Flute and Strings and a Saxophone Concerto whose bold statements foreshadow the gritty and powerful Symphony for Strings. Arnold’s virtuoso Fantasy for Recorder and String Quartet is a late work, and the Cello Concerto was the composer’s last in this form; a piece which speaks directly from the soul, appearing here in its première recording.

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