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Dyson / Callaghan / Shanahan- Open Window

SKU: 748871062221
¥231.00
the album cover for Dyson / Callaghan / Shanahan - Open Window
the album cover for Dyson / Callaghan / Shanahan - Open Window

SOMM Recordings announces the first complete survey on album of George Dyson's music for solo piano including five premiere recordings performed by Simon Callaghan in a specially priced two-album set. Callaghan is joined by Clíodna Shanahan for the first recording of the two-piano version of Concerto Leggiero, a mature work originally composed for piano and string orchestra. Almost classical in it's sense of economy, the two-piano arrangement boasts a remarkable lyricism. Born in Halifax in 1833, Dyson studied with Stanford and Parry before becoming one of the most prominent British composers and distinguished teachers of his generation. Best known for his choral work, his piano music spans his career. Heard in it's entirety, it provides valuable new insights into his development as a composer. Other first recordings include the seven-year-old Dyson's first work for piano, Untitled Piano Piece, the exam board commission for young pianists, Twelve Easy Pieces, and The Open Window and Six Lyrics, character pieces designed to help develop technique and musical imagination in young pianists. Among other works included are the Debussy-accented Primrose Mount, the dazzling set of fugues Bach's Birthday and so-called War Epigrams, inspired by Dyson's experiences on the Western Front before being invalided home. Dyson biographer Paul Spicer provides the authoritative booklet notes. Simon Callaghan's recent SOMM releases include British Violin Sonatas with Clare Howick, and a survey of Roger Sacheverell Coke's piano music, of which MusicWeb International said: "The commanding and virtuosic musicianship of Simon Callaghan allows this quirkily individual music to register with maximum effect - a fascinating and compelling album". Making her debut on SOMM, Clíodna Shanahan has a busy performing and recording schedule for TV, radio, symphony and chamber concerts. A pianist and organist, she also records film soundtracks, most notably Howard Shore's The Hobbit.

Tracklist:

  1. Concerto Leggiero (Version For 2 Pianos): I. Allegro
  2. Concerto Leggiero (Version For 2 Pianos): II. Andante
  3. Concerto Leggiero (Version For 2 Pianos): III. Vivace
  4. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 1, Field And Wood
  5. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 2, Swallows
  6. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 3, Gentle Rain
  7. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 4, Fair
  8. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 5, Passers-By
  9. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 6, The Patrol
  10. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 7, The Green
  11. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 8, Evensong
  12. Primrose Mount
  13. Bach's Birthday: No. 1, Comodo
  14. Bach's Birthday: No. 2, Cantabile
  15. Bach's Birthday: No. 3, Allegretto
  16. Bach's Birthday: No. 4, Vivace Possibile
  17. Untitled Piano Piece
  18. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 1, March
  19. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 2, Melody
  20. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 3, Folk Dance
  21. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 4, Waltz
  22. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 5, Intermezzo
  23. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 6, Mazurka
  24. 3 Little Pieces "My Birthday": No. 1, Delicately
  25. 3 Little Pieces "My Birthday": No. 2, Brightly
  26. 3 Little Pieces "My Birthday": No. 3, Quietly
  27. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 1, Mazurka
  28. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 2, Waltz
  29. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 3, Scotch Snap
  30. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 4, Dance
  31. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 5, Melody
  32. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 6, Lullaby
  33. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 7, Air
  34. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 8, Song
  35. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 9, Legato Study
  36. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 10, Scale Study
  37. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 11, Five Finger Study
  38. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 12, Study In Canon
  39. Prelude & Ballet: I. Prelude
  40. Prelude & Ballet: II. Ballet
  41. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 1, A Capriccio
  42. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 2, All'improviso
  43. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 3, Sostenuto
  44. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 4, Ritmico
  45. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 5, Cantabile
  46. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 6, Sonore
  47. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 7, Di Ballo
  48. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 8, Grazioso
  49. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 9, Con Fuoco
  50. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 10, Alla Capella
  51. 3 Wartime Epigrams: No. 1, An Autograph
  52. 3 Wartime Epigrams: No. 2, Con Moto Tranquillo
  53. 3 Wartime Epigrams: No. 3, Sostenuto Ed Espressivo
  54. 4 Twilight Preludes, Op. 14: No. 1, Tranquillo
  55. 4 Twilight Preludes, Op. 14: No. 2, A Capriccio
  56. 4 Twilight Preludes, Op. 14: No. 3, Grazioso
  57. 4 Twilight Preludes, Op. 14: No. 4, Sostenuto
Format: New CD/Classical

Dyson / Callaghan / Shanahan- Open Window

SKU: 748871062221
¥231.00

Release Date: 10.16.2020

 
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SOMM Recordings announces the first complete survey on album of George Dyson's music for solo piano including five premiere recordings performed by Simon Callaghan in a specially priced two-album set. Callaghan is joined by Clíodna Shanahan for the first recording of the two-piano version of Concerto Leggiero, a mature work originally composed for piano and string orchestra. Almost classical in it's sense of economy, the two-piano arrangement boasts a remarkable lyricism. Born in Halifax in 1833, Dyson studied with Stanford and Parry before becoming one of the most prominent British composers and distinguished teachers of his generation. Best known for his choral work, his piano music spans his career. Heard in it's entirety, it provides valuable new insights into his development as a composer. Other first recordings include the seven-year-old Dyson's first work for piano, Untitled Piano Piece, the exam board commission for young pianists, Twelve Easy Pieces, and The Open Window and Six Lyrics, character pieces designed to help develop technique and musical imagination in young pianists. Among other works included are the Debussy-accented Primrose Mount, the dazzling set of fugues Bach's Birthday and so-called War Epigrams, inspired by Dyson's experiences on the Western Front before being invalided home. Dyson biographer Paul Spicer provides the authoritative booklet notes. Simon Callaghan's recent SOMM releases include British Violin Sonatas with Clare Howick, and a survey of Roger Sacheverell Coke's piano music, of which MusicWeb International said: "The commanding and virtuosic musicianship of Simon Callaghan allows this quirkily individual music to register with maximum effect - a fascinating and compelling album". Making her debut on SOMM, Clíodna Shanahan has a busy performing and recording schedule for TV, radio, symphony and chamber concerts. A pianist and organist, she also records film soundtracks, most notably Howard Shore's The Hobbit.

Tracklist:

  1. Concerto Leggiero (Version For 2 Pianos): I. Allegro
  2. Concerto Leggiero (Version For 2 Pianos): II. Andante
  3. Concerto Leggiero (Version For 2 Pianos): III. Vivace
  4. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 1, Field And Wood
  5. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 2, Swallows
  6. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 3, Gentle Rain
  7. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 4, Fair
  8. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 5, Passers-By
  9. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 6, The Patrol
  10. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 7, The Green
  11. 8 Children's Pieces, Op. 12a "The Open Window": No. 8, Evensong
  12. Primrose Mount
  13. Bach's Birthday: No. 1, Comodo
  14. Bach's Birthday: No. 2, Cantabile
  15. Bach's Birthday: No. 3, Allegretto
  16. Bach's Birthday: No. 4, Vivace Possibile
  17. Untitled Piano Piece
  18. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 1, March
  19. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 2, Melody
  20. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 3, Folk Dance
  21. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 4, Waltz
  22. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 5, Intermezzo
  23. 6 Lyrics, Op. 12b: No. 6, Mazurka
  24. 3 Little Pieces "My Birthday": No. 1, Delicately
  25. 3 Little Pieces "My Birthday": No. 2, Brightly
  26. 3 Little Pieces "My Birthday": No. 3, Quietly
  27. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 1, Mazurka
  28. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 2, Waltz
  29. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 3, Scotch Snap
  30. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 4, Dance
  31. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 5, Melody
  32. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 6, Lullaby
  33. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 7, Air
  34. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 8, Song
  35. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 9, Legato Study
  36. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 10, Scale Study
  37. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 11, Five Finger Study
  38. 12 Easy Pieces: No. 12, Study In Canon
  39. Prelude & Ballet: I. Prelude
  40. Prelude & Ballet: II. Ballet
  41. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 1, A Capriccio
  42. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 2, All'improviso
  43. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 3, Sostenuto
  44. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 4, Ritmico
  45. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 5, Cantabile
  46. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 6, Sonore
  47. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 7, Di Ballo
  48. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 8, Grazioso
  49. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 9, Con Fuoco
  50. 10 Short Pieces, Op. 9 "Epigrams": No. 10, Alla Capella
  51. 3 Wartime Epigrams: No. 1, An Autograph
  52. 3 Wartime Epigrams: No. 2, Con Moto Tranquillo
  53. 3 Wartime Epigrams: No. 3, Sostenuto Ed Espressivo
  54. 4 Twilight Preludes, Op. 14: No. 1, Tranquillo
  55. 4 Twilight Preludes, Op. 14: No. 2, A Capriccio
  56. 4 Twilight Preludes, Op. 14: No. 3, Grazioso
  57. 4 Twilight Preludes, Op. 14: No. 4, Sostenuto