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ADAM GORB
(b. 1958)
1.
Awayday (1996)
6:38
For Timothy Reynish and the RNCM wind ensemble
Presto - A tempo, più mosso
KENNETH HESKETH
(b. 1968)
Diaghilev Dances (2002)
15:07
for symphonic wind band
2.
Introduction, for O.K. on his birthday. Andante espressivo -
3:31
3.
Entr'acte I. Comodo - Più mosso subito - Meno mosso -
0:46
4.
Dance I. Allegramente - Più mosso - Subito meno mosso -
1:58
5.
Entr'acte II. Poco più mosso - Ancora poco più mosso -
1:41
6.
Dance II, for D.W. on his birthday. Soave - Subito meno mosso -
3:22
7.
Entr'acte III. Con moto -
1:03
8.
Dance III. Vivace scherzando - Meno mosso
2:45
SIR MALCOLM ARNOLD
(1921-2006)
Water Music, Op. 82 (1964)
8:08
To The National Trust for the opening of the Stratford Canal, July 11, 1964
9.
I
Allegro maestoso
3:11
10.
II
Andantino
3:00
11.
III
Vivace
1:49
JOHN MCCABE
(b. 1939)
Canyons (1990 - 91)
13:24
To Peter Gane and the Guildhall School Symphonic Wind Ensemble
12.
Lento moderato -
3:47
13.
Vivo -
2:27
14.
Lento -
2:00
15.
Allegro vivace - Adagio
5:09
BUXTON ORR
(1924-1997)
A John Gay Suite (1972-73)
14:34
16.
I
Intrada. Crotchet=108
3:24
17.
II
Romanza. Andante con moto. Poco più mosso - Tempo I
4:01
18.
III
Intermezzo. Con moto - Allegretto leggiero - Come prima
3:13
19.
IV
Finale. Allegro all marcia - Tempo giusto -
3:48
: 58:34
Orchestra: Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra
Conductor:Clark Rundell
18 and 19 March 2006
Notes
HOMAGES FOR WIND All but one of the British works for wind orchestra on this recording, composed during the final decades of the twentieth century, pay homage to composers of an earlier generation. Arnold's Water Music, for example, was written for the re-opening of the Stratford canal in 1964 and was first performed on a barge moored at the junction of the canal and the river Avon- a fitting tribute to G.F. Handel. The other composers featured on this disc are Adam Gorb, Kenneth Hesketh, John McCabe and Buxton Orr. The recording is the latest in the popular Chandos series of Wind Band Classics performed by the Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra, here conducted by Clark Rundell.
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Don’t be put off if some of the composer’s names are unfamiliar; this is accessible music, infectiously played and expertly engineered.
Classic FM Magazine
Decked out in expert orchestration, played to perfection and recorded in typically sumptuous sound, it provides an ideal conclusion to a splendid disc.
Gramophone
This disc of ‘British Wind Band Classics’ contains some real musical treats, played with relish and a true rhythmic verve…
BBC Music Magazine on CHAN 9697
The Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra is an outstanding ensemble of young musicians, and this entertaining new programme, entitled ‘Homages for Wind’ shows these players at the top of their form. Anyone who enjoys symphonic wind music will want to hear this CD – it’s very well played and conducted, and the repertoire is all very engaging… With good notes and spacious Chandos sound, this is a most enjoyable disc.
International Record Review
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