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The Harmonious Echo
COMPACT DISC ONE
The Harmonious Echo
SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN
1.
King Henry's Song (1877) *
2:23
('Youth will needs have dalliance')
with Chorus ad libitum
from incidental music to Henry VIII (1613)
by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and John Fletcher (1579-1625)
Andante moderato
Recording sponsored by Martin Yates
2.
The Lady of the Lake (1864) †
3:25
from Kenilworth, 'A Masque of the Days of Queen Elizabeth', Op.4
(or The Masque at Kenilworth) (1864)
Libretto by Henry Forthergill Chorley (1808-1872)
Allegro grazioso
3.
I heard the nightingale (1863) ‡
2:59
Dedicated to his Friend Captain C.J. Ottley
Allegretto moderato
4.
Over the roof (1864) †
3:04
from the opera The Sapphire Nacklace, or the False Heiress
Libretto by Henry Fothergill Chorley
Allegretto moderato
Recording sponsored by Michael Symes
5.
Will He Come? (1865) §
4:05
Dedicated to The Lady Katherine Coke
Composed expressly for Madame Sainton Dolby
Moderato e tranquillo - Quasi Recitativo -
Tranquillo un poco più lento
Recording sponsored by Michael Tomlinson
6.
Give (1867) †
4:56
Composed and affectionately dedicated to Mrs Helmore
Allegretto - Un poco più lento - Lento
Recording sponsored by John Thrower
in memory of Simon and Brenda Walton
7.
Thous art weary (1874) §
5:00
Allegro vivace e agitato - Più lento -
Allegro Tempo I - Più lento - Allegro. Tempo I -
Stringendo il tempo - Più lento - Slower
8.
The moon in silent brightness (1868) ‡
2:21
Serenade
Andante quasi Allegretto
Recording sponsored by Robin Gordon Powell
9.
O fair dove! O fond dove! (1868) §
4:35
To Miss Rachel Scott Russell
Allegro moderato - Un poco più lento -
Tempo I - Un poco più lento - Tempo I - Andante
Recording sponsored by William Parry
10.
The snow lies white (1868) ‡
3:04
('It's O my love, my love!")
Dedicated to The Lady Edith Ferguson
Composed expressly for Mr Sims Reeves
Allegro moderato - Un poco meno mosso -
Animato - Un poco meno mosso - Tempo I
Recording sponsored by Clifton Coles
11.
Looking Back (1870) *
4:34
Composed expressly for and dedicated to Madame Trebelli
[ ] - Un poco più lento e con molta tenerezza - Très largement
Recording sponsored by Christopher O'Brien
12.
Looking Forward (1873) *
6:32
Sequel to Looking Back
Allegro moderato - Quasi Recitativo - A tempo Allegro -
Più tranquillo - Lento, con molto espressione
Recording sponsored by William Parry
Total time: 46:58
COMPACT DISC TWO
1.
The Maiden's Story (1867) ‡
4:19
Composed and dedicated to Mrs Quintin Twiss
Allegro moderato - A tempo più lento - Più lento
2.
Living Poems (1874) §
3:42
Dedicated to the Countess of Shrewsbury
Composed expressly for Miss Edith Wynne
Allegretto non troppo vivo - Un poco più lento
3.
The Sailor's Grave (1872) †
4:57
Moderato - Maestoso
Recording sponsored by Jamie Findlay
4.
Let me dream again (1875) §
4:57
Composed expressly for Madame Christine Nilsson
Andante espressivo - Un poco più lento -
[Tempo I] - Un poco più lento
Recording sponsored by Steven Skinner
5.
Other Days (late 1890s) *
3:04
Allegretto - A tempo un poco lento - Tempo I
Recording sponsored by Doreen Harris
6.
Little Maid of Arcadee (1871) §
2:54
from the operetta Thespis, or The Gods Grown Old
Libretto by Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911)
Allegretto moderato
Recording sponsored by Andrew Crowther
7.
The Distant Shore (1874) §
4:32
Allegro comodo - Animato - Slower
Recording sponsored by Nicio Vega Jr
8.
The love that loves me not (1875) ‡
3:07
Dedicated to Mrs D.B. Grant
Andante moderato ed espressivo
Recording sponsored by Valerie Bailey
9.
A Shadow (1884) ‡
3:58
Composed expressly for Madame Patey
Andante - Più vivo - Lento come prima
10.
The Lost Chord (1877) §
4:15
Andante moderato - Grandioso
Recording sponsored by Elaine Richardson
11.
The Absent-Minded Beggar (1899)
5:44
with Chorus ad libitum
Allegro moderato ed energico. Tempo di Marcia - Tempo giusto
Recording sponsored by Rev. Peter S. Gale
Total time: 45:29
The four soloists assume the part of Chorus where indicated.
10 and 11 August (Kitty Wahtely, Ben Johnson, and Ashley Riches)
& 30 November (Mary Bevan) 2020
Notes
Although most widely remembered for his operettas in partnership with W.S. Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan was the most famous of all British composers of the nineteenth century. He was revered as a composer of oratorios, and was urged by Queen Victoria to compose a grand opera. The result, Ivanhoe, achieved 155 consecutive performances (in an opera house especially built for it).
Achieving equal success in his lifetime, his substantial legacy of songs fell into neglect in the twentieth century, but as this album demonstrates Sullivan’s endlessly fertile melodic gifts withstand comparison with those of any other song composer. David Owen Norris and his quartet of outstanding young British singers deliver this fascinating programme with terrific style and panache.
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Reviews
“… One delight after another here shows Sullivan’s considerable variety of styles…”
Robert A Moore – American Record Guide – November/December 2021
Interpretation *** Sound Quality **** Repertoire Value *** Booklet ****
“…this important double album is definitely worth a trip to the 'other' Sullivan.”
Benjamin Künzel – Klassik.com – 10 August 2021
“…another beautifully chosen and stylishly performed double-disc set, guide by the affectionate and knowledgeable hand of its pianist, David Owen Norris… they [the songs] come across as fresh and vivid, in thoughtful, committed performances for four excellent young British singers. Norris’s accompaniments are tasteful in the best sense; poised but always alert to the song’s dramatic structure, and ready to bring out Sullivan’s flashes of tone-colour and drama …”
Richard Bratby – Gramophone magazine – July 2021
Performance **** Performance ****
“… there are certainly highlights here … ‘The Absent-Minded Beggar’ … in which all four singers join, led by Riches, who supplies exactly the common touch required. There are other impressive discoveries – ‘Thou are weary’, ‘The moon in silent brightness’, ‘Other days’ – while Whately’s visionary performance, ‘The Lost Chord’ registers as the masterpiece it is.”
George Hall – BBC Music magazine – August 2021
“… if you already enjoy what Sullivan can do well, you will meet some new friends in this set, and that includes its performers.”
Michael Greenhalgh – MusicWeb-International.com – 9 June 2021
“…Whately’s lovely account of his famous The Lost Chord is a highlight, but Bevan charms with her bright soprano …”
Hugh Canning – The Sunday Times – 30 May 2021
“…If you don't mind the occasional dose of sentimentality then there is lots to enjoy on this disc. Mary Bevan, Kitty Whately, Ben Johnson and Ashley Riches clearly had great fun performing the music beautifuly partnered by David Owen Norris and this comes over.” ****
Robert Hugill – Planethugill.com – 12 May 2021
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Songs by Sir Arthur Sullivan: The Lost Chord sung by Kitty Whately, Mary Bevan, Ben Johnson & Askley Riches