Alwyn / Speirs / Victoria String Quartet- Fabulous Sir John
Sir John Manduell (1928-2017) was a pivotal figure in British music - as composer, BBC producer, first principal of the Northern Royal College of Music and founder of the European Opera Centre. Beloved and revered by musicians, yet someone whose name is shamefully little known outside the music and broadcasting professions. This album is a sequel to 'Songs for Sir John' (DDA 25210) which in tribute to Sir John presented works by 16 composers from more than one generation. On this new album we present music by Sir John himself, and by William Alwyn, Michael Berkeley, Adam Gorb and Richard Stoker, all well crafted works which will give great enjoyment as well as perhaps inspiring musicians to add them to their repertoire. Even without the Manduell connection this is a wonderfully constructed program of new chamber and vocal music. The performers, like Sir John, are based in and around Manchester, England, which is a dynamic 'hotspot' for fine musical creativity.
Tracklist:
- Aria For Sir John
- Elegy For String Quartet (2020 Version)
- Recitative & Aria For Violin & Viola
- 3 Chansons De La Renaissance: No. 1, Mignonne, Allons Voir Si La Rose
- 3 Chansons De La Renaissance: No. 2, D'un Vanneur De Blé Aux Vents
- 3 Chansons De La Renaissance: No. 3, À Sa Dame Malade
- Bell Birds From Nelson
- Nocturne & Scherzo For Clarinet & String Trio
- Tom's Twinkle
- A Dark Waltz
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 1, The Ecchoing Green
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 2, Spring
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 3, The Divine Image
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 4, Laughing Song
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 5, Nurse's Song
- Memento Mary Magdalene, Op. 84
UPC > 809730523526
Format > New CD
Label > Divine Art
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Sir John Manduell (1928-2017) was a pivotal figure in British music - as composer, BBC producer, first principal of the Northern Royal College of Music and founder of the European Opera Centre. Beloved and revered by musicians, yet someone whose name is shamefully little known outside the music and broadcasting professions. This album is a sequel to 'Songs for Sir John' (DDA 25210) which in tribute to Sir John presented works by 16 composers from more than one generation. On this new album we present music by Sir John himself, and by William Alwyn, Michael Berkeley, Adam Gorb and Richard Stoker, all well crafted works which will give great enjoyment as well as perhaps inspiring musicians to add them to their repertoire. Even without the Manduell connection this is a wonderfully constructed program of new chamber and vocal music. The performers, like Sir John, are based in and around Manchester, England, which is a dynamic 'hotspot' for fine musical creativity.
Tracklist:
- Aria For Sir John
- Elegy For String Quartet (2020 Version)
- Recitative & Aria For Violin & Viola
- 3 Chansons De La Renaissance: No. 1, Mignonne, Allons Voir Si La Rose
- 3 Chansons De La Renaissance: No. 2, D'un Vanneur De Blé Aux Vents
- 3 Chansons De La Renaissance: No. 3, À Sa Dame Malade
- Bell Birds From Nelson
- Nocturne & Scherzo For Clarinet & String Trio
- Tom's Twinkle
- A Dark Waltz
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 1, The Ecchoing Green
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 2, Spring
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 3, The Divine Image
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 4, Laughing Song
- Songs Of Innocence: No. 5, Nurse's Song
- Memento Mary Magdalene, Op. 84
UPC > 809730523526
Format > New CD
Label > Divine Art
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.