Gregson: Dream Songs etc. Orchestral & Concertos Classical Chandos

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EDWARD GREGSON

(b. 1945)

Dream Song (2010)

20:47

for Orchestra

Quite slow and dramatically - Agitated - A little faster

5:33

gracefully - Agitated - Dream-like - A tempo

Scherzo. Not too fast, menacingly - Faster, with energy -

3:34

Tempo I - Agitated

Trio. Like a pastorale ('altväterisch') A tempo - Agitated -

3:39

A tempo - Slowly - A little faster - A tempo - A little faster, slowing

Scherzo. Faster, but still menacing - Faster, with energy -

1:51

With elation! - Agitated

Tempo I, reflective, dream-like - Liebeslied, always moving -

6:08

Flowing - Tempo I - Slower still

Horn Concerto (1971, orchestrated 2013)

17:21

for solo horn and orchestra

In memory of Ifor James

Allegro non troppo - Poco meno mosso - Tempo I -

5:05

Andante cantabile - Molto tranquillo - Gradually move the

7:26

tempo forward - Molto sostenuto - Tempo I

III

Allegro brioso - Poco meno mosso - Tempo I

4:45

Solo: Richard Watkins horn

Aztec Dances (2013)

17:34

Concerto for flute and ensemble

Ritual/Pastorale. Dramatically, with a sense of

3:17

improvisation -

10.

Fertility Dance. Not too fast - Faster with energy -

3:29

A little steadier - L'istesso tempo (playfully) - Tempo I - With energy - Faster

11.

Ghost Song. Senza tempo - Tempo (with an air of

7:45

suspense) - Freely - A tempo - Senza tempo (quasi cadenza) - Always moving - Tempo I

12.

Sacrifical Dance. L'istesso tempo - A little faster - Tempo I -

2:58

Tempo II - Faster - Faster still - Much slower - A tempo

Solo: Wissam Boustany flute

Concerto for Orchestra (1983, revised 1989, 2001)

18:47

13.

Intrada. Majestically - Senza tempo (but fast) - A tempo

6:55

with energy - Much slower, tranquil - Slowly - Tempo I

14.

Elegy. Slow and thoughtful - A little faster - A little

7:13

faster - Joyfully

15.

III

Toccata. Fast and rhythmic - Steadier - Tempo I, but

4:33

a little (mysteriously) - A tempo - Steadier - Tempo I -

Total time: 74:55

Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

17 and 18 December 2013

“…With predictably superlative performances from the BBC Philharmonic under Bramwell Tovey encased in that flawless Chandos sound, this is an ideal introduction to a gifted and engaging composer (as, for that matter, are Volumes 1 through 3).”

Jim Svejda - Fanfare - January/February 2015

“…Gregson’s music is impressive … this album has grown on me the more I’ve listened to it, and I look forward to hearing more from him. The musicians are invested in the work, and their playing is clean; the sound is quite complimentary to the orchestra…”

Stephen Estep - American Record Guide - January/February 2015

“Disc four in a series of Gregson’s flinty, sharply imagined music includes excellent solo work in the two concertos, and gritty ensemble playing in the Concerto for Orchestra.” ****

Terry Blain - BBC Music magazine Brief Notes Section - December 2014

“…Wissam Boustany and Richard Watkins play with superlative technique and verve in the two concertos but the same must be averred for the BBC Philharmonic, well marshalled by Bramwell Tovey and caught in sumptuous Chandos sound. There really is something for everyone in this disc – glorious Arnoldesque tunes, stimulatingly serious expression, brilliant orchestration: very Gregsonian cocktail. Enjoy!”

Guy Rickards - Gramophone magazine - September 2014

“This latest volume in the ongoing series of Edward Gregson’s music is, like its predecessors, distinguished by outstanding orchestral playing and recording quality which is, quite literally, state-of-the-art…”

Robert Matthew-Walker - International Record Review - September 2014

CD of the Month

Programme ***** Performance ***** Recording ***** Presentation *****

“… this is a fascinating exploration of Gregson’s music over a 40-year period and not to be missed.”

Christopher Thomas - Brass Band World magazine - July/August 2014

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