Williams / Wilkinson / Rowlinson- Rawsthorne & Other Rarities (CD)
In one sense this is a sequel to the recent release 'A Garland for John McCabe' - originally intended as a 2nd album in that set, but it grew to be a full album in it's own right. Now, it is released as a further tribute to McCabe, and features first recordings of works by McCabe's fellow composers. Just as importantly, it is a feast of fine music by British and American composers, all (except one very short track) recorded for the first time, including principally music by Alan Rawsthorne - the early and jolly String Quartet in B minor, the Chamber Cantata, and the piano version of the remarkable 'Practical Cats'. Clare Wilkinson is receiving rave reviews for her work and is a mezzo with beautiful tone; veteran baritone Mark Rowlinson is the fine reciter of 'Cats'. John Turner, one of the leading recorder players of today and former member of many world-renowned early-music ensembles, and pianist Peter Lawson, another highly regarded performer who has played with most top British orchestras and has a long and distinguished recording and teaching career, are joined by keyboard maestro Harvey Davies and the very fine Solem Quartet.
Tracklist:
- Of a Rose Is Al Myn Song
- Lenten Ys Come
- Winter Wakeneth Al My Care
- The Nicht Is Near Gone
- I. Allegro Moderato
- II. Poco Lento, Quasi Ciaccona
- III. Allegro
- Overture
- The Naming of Cats 1
- The Old Gumbie Cat 1
- Gus, the Theatre Cat 1
- Bustopher Jones 1
- Old Deuteronomy 1
- The Song of the Jellicles 1
- The Rose Tree 1
- I Am of Ireland 1
- The Willow Whistle 1
- The Little Linden Pipe 1
- I. Fugue. Molto Adagio - Solem String Quartet 2
- II. Andante - Allegretto - Solem String Quartet 2
- III. Molto Allegro Quasi Presto - Solem String Quartet 2
- Serenade and Caprice 2
- The Buckle 2
- The Journey 2
- Mount St. Blues
In one sense this is a sequel to the recent release 'A Garland for John McCabe' - originally intended as a 2nd album in that set, but it grew to be a full album in it's own right. Now, it is released as a further tribute to McCabe, and features first recordings of works by McCabe's fellow composers. Just as importantly, it is a feast of fine music by British and American composers, all (except one very short track) recorded for the first time, including principally music by Alan Rawsthorne - the early and jolly String Quartet in B minor, the Chamber Cantata, and the piano version of the remarkable 'Practical Cats'. Clare Wilkinson is receiving rave reviews for her work and is a mezzo with beautiful tone; veteran baritone Mark Rowlinson is the fine reciter of 'Cats'. John Turner, one of the leading recorder players of today and former member of many world-renowned early-music ensembles, and pianist Peter Lawson, another highly regarded performer who has played with most top British orchestras and has a long and distinguished recording and teaching career, are joined by keyboard maestro Harvey Davies and the very fine Solem Quartet.
Tracklist:
- Of a Rose Is Al Myn Song
- Lenten Ys Come
- Winter Wakeneth Al My Care
- The Nicht Is Near Gone
- I. Allegro Moderato
- II. Poco Lento, Quasi Ciaccona
- III. Allegro
- Overture
- The Naming of Cats 1
- The Old Gumbie Cat 1
- Gus, the Theatre Cat 1
- Bustopher Jones 1
- Old Deuteronomy 1
- The Song of the Jellicles 1
- The Rose Tree 1
- I Am of Ireland 1
- The Willow Whistle 1
- The Little Linden Pipe 1
- I. Fugue. Molto Adagio - Solem String Quartet 2
- II. Andante - Allegretto - Solem String Quartet 2
- III. Molto Allegro Quasi Presto - Solem String Quartet 2
- Serenade and Caprice 2
- The Buckle 2
- The Journey 2
- Mount St. Blues