Rozsa: Orchestral Works, Volume 2 Orchestral & Concertos Chandos

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MIKLOS ROSZA

(1907-1995)

Variations on a Hungarian Peasant Song, Op. 4 (1929)

10:01

Andante rubato - Allegretto - Allegro molto - Meno mosso - L'istesso tempo - Moderato -

Solo: Jennifer Pike violin

The Vintner's Daughter, Op. 23a (1953)

16:36

Twelve Variations on a French Folk Song

Andante semplice

Variation 1 L'istesso tempo

Variation 2 Allegretto amabile

Variation 3 Più lento

Variation 4 Con moto

Variation 5 Allegro moderato - Animato

Variation 6 Vivo e scherzando

Variation 7 Alla marcia ungherese - Poco animato -

Variation 8 Allegro giusto e risoluto

Variation 9 Lento e quasi pastorale

Variation 10 Allegro brilliante e luminoso - Più vivo -

Variation 11 Andante con calore - Tempo I

Variation 12 Tranquillo e quasi un epilogo - Molto tranquillo - Adagio

Notturno Ungherese, Op. 28 (1964)

8:30

Lento e semplice - Poco animato - Tempo I - Molto tranquillo

Cello Concerto, Op. 32 (1967-68)

30:01

for János Starker

Moderato - Allegro non troppo - Poco animato - Più mosso - Più lento -

12:04

Lento con granole espressione - Poco largamente -

9:51

III

Allegro vivo - Meno mosso, ma sempre con movimento - Poco più mosso -

7:59

65:40

Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Rumon Gamba

16 and 17 June 2009 and 16 June 2010 (Cello Concerto only)

“... These are good performances, and will give much pleasure” Raymond Tuttle “Rumon Gamba is a fine conductor who highlights Rózsa’s bright and distinctive orchestration, clarifying textures and paying close attention to the music’s strong rhythmic pulse. In the BBC Philharmonic he has a responsive, first-rate ensemble at his disposal. Paul Watkins makes the most of both the rhapsodic and caustic aspects of the Cello Concerto, while the Variations on a Hungarian Peasant Song benefit greatly from Jennifer Pike’s rich, singing tone and disciplined playing. With expertly balanced sound, fans of Rózsa will find much to enjoy on this release.”

Barry Brenesal Fanfare – November/December 2011

**** Excellent

Riccardo Cassani – Musica Magazine (Italy) – September 2011

Editor’s Choice

“...These are four first-rate works by a still neglected composer, marvellously played and recorded.”

Ivan March – Gramophone magazine – September 2011

“The BBC Philharmonic under Rumon Gamba gives us a very desirable CD from Chandos, of music by Miklos Rosza. .. a programme rich in Magyar atmosphere.”

Peter Spaull – Liverpool Daily Post – 22 July 2011

“... Paul Watkins on the present disc is a very impressive contender and no fan of the composer should hang back from acquiring his account.”

Calum MacDonald – International Record Review – July/August 2011

Performance ***** Recording *****

“Paul Watkins delivers a strongly committed performance of the concerto, brilliantly negotiating the hair-raising technical challenges of the solo part Rumon Gamba and the BBC Philharmonic, supported by Chandos’s sumptuous recording, offer sterling support in the Concerto and revel in the virtuosity and luxuriant textures.”

Erik Levi – BBC Music Magazine – August 2011

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