Banks / Johnson / Kim-Boyle- Vocal & Chamber Music (CD)
During his short life Don Banks (1923-80) enjoyed a reputation as the leading modernist among Australian composers. Studies with Mátyás Seiber, Milton Babbitt and, especially, Luigi Dallapiccola helped refine his serial technique, but his music never retreated into academic abstraction, as this recital of chamber and vocal works demonstrates: it retained a keen sense of drama, an ear for atmosphere, a rather angular lyricism and, occasionally, a touch of humor. The works are performed by Ole Bohn, Robert Johnson, Geoffrey Gartner, Rowan Phemister, Daniel Herscovitch, Francesco Celata, Jenny Duck-Chong, Alison Pratt, Daryl Pratt, and Joshua Hill.
Tracklist:
- Trio For Horn, Violin & Piano: I. Lento - Allegro Moderato
- Trio For Horn, Violin & Piano: II. Adagio Espressivo
- Trio For Horn, Violin & Piano: III. Moderato
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 1, Buy Broom Buzzems
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 2, My Bonny Lad
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 3, King Arthur’s Servants
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 4, Bonny At Morn
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 5, O The Bonny Fisher Lad
- Prologue, Night Piece & Blues For Two: I. Prologue
- Prologue, Night Piece & Blues For Two: II. Night Piece
- Prologue, Night Piece & Blues For Two: III. Blues For Two
- 3 Studies For Cello & Piano: No. 1, Andante - Moderato
- 3 Studies For Cello & Piano: No. 2, Lento Espressivo
- 3 Studies For Cello & Piano: No. 3, Allegro Con Brio
- Piano Sonatina In C-Sharp Minor: I. Allegro Con Spirito
- Piano Sonatina In C-Sharp Minor: II. Largo Con Espressione
- Piano Sonatina In C-Sharp Minor: III. Risoluto - Lamentevole
- Violin Sonata
- Tirade: I. Lento
- Tirade: II. Adagio
- Tirade: III. Vivace - Lento
During his short life Don Banks (1923-80) enjoyed a reputation as the leading modernist among Australian composers. Studies with Mátyás Seiber, Milton Babbitt and, especially, Luigi Dallapiccola helped refine his serial technique, but his music never retreated into academic abstraction, as this recital of chamber and vocal works demonstrates: it retained a keen sense of drama, an ear for atmosphere, a rather angular lyricism and, occasionally, a touch of humor. The works are performed by Ole Bohn, Robert Johnson, Geoffrey Gartner, Rowan Phemister, Daniel Herscovitch, Francesco Celata, Jenny Duck-Chong, Alison Pratt, Daryl Pratt, and Joshua Hill.
Tracklist:
- Trio For Horn, Violin & Piano: I. Lento - Allegro Moderato
- Trio For Horn, Violin & Piano: II. Adagio Espressivo
- Trio For Horn, Violin & Piano: III. Moderato
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 1, Buy Broom Buzzems
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 2, My Bonny Lad
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 3, King Arthur’s Servants
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 4, Bonny At Morn
- 5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 5, O The Bonny Fisher Lad
- Prologue, Night Piece & Blues For Two: I. Prologue
- Prologue, Night Piece & Blues For Two: II. Night Piece
- Prologue, Night Piece & Blues For Two: III. Blues For Two
- 3 Studies For Cello & Piano: No. 1, Andante - Moderato
- 3 Studies For Cello & Piano: No. 2, Lento Espressivo
- 3 Studies For Cello & Piano: No. 3, Allegro Con Brio
- Piano Sonatina In C-Sharp Minor: I. Allegro Con Spirito
- Piano Sonatina In C-Sharp Minor: II. Largo Con Espressione
- Piano Sonatina In C-Sharp Minor: III. Risoluto - Lamentevole
- Violin Sonata
- Tirade: I. Lento
- Tirade: II. Adagio
- Tirade: III. Vivace - Lento