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Violin Songs

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)

Salut d'Amour, op. 12

3:08

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

ALBAN BERG

Die Nachtigall

2:12

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

FRANK BRIDGE

Melodie

3:44

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

AARON COPLAND

Nocturne

5:20

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

SERGEI PROKOFIEV

Cinq Melodies, op. 35B

1. Andante

2:15

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

2. Lento ma non troppo

2:46

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

III

3. Animato ma non troppo

3:31

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

4. Allegretto leggiere

1:33

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

5. Andante non troppo

2:51

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

FRANK BRIDGE

10.

Morceau Caracteristique

6:55

world premiere recording

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

JULES MASSENET

11.

Thais: Meditation

4:47

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)

12.

Chanson de Matin, op. 15 no. 2

3:07

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

FRANK BRIDGE

13.

Amaryllis

2:18

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

14.

Romanze

4:28

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

LILI BOULANGER

15.

Nocturne

2:56

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

FRANK BRIDGE

16.

Spring Song

2:20

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

FRANCIS POULENC

17.

Violon

2:04

arranged by Madeleine Mitchell

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

MAURICE RAVEL

18.

Berceuse sur le nom de Ravel

2:42

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

FRANZ SCHUBERT

19.

Ava Maria, D. 839

5:32

arranged by Johannes Palaschko

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

FRANK BRIDGE

20.

Moto Perpetuo

1:46

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)

21.

Chanson de Nuit, op. 15 no. 1

3:30

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

FRANK BRIDGE

22.

Berceuse

2:46

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball Piano

RICHARD STRAUSS

23.

Morgen, op. 27 no. 4

4:16

Solo: Madeleine Mitchell violin

Solo: Andrew Ball piano

“Madeleine Mitchell’s playing is most appealing. Her tone is sweet and bright, and she and Andrew Ball are unfailingly sensitive to the nuances and character of each piece. The programme has several focuses of attention, culminating in a true song (Strauss) featuring a radiant-sounding Elizabeth Watts.” Duncan Druce

Gramophone

“This CD… merits consideration on several levels. [Mitchell’s] touching sense of inner repose makes a touching impression… her sensitive musicianship comes as a welcome antidote to the thrusting lusciousness of other violinists her phrasing is quite outstanding. Andrew Ball… is an admirable accompanist. The recording quality throughout is good. Recommended.” Robert Matthew-Walker

International Record Review

“This is an album of charming music, brought to shimmering life by Madeleine Mitchell’s spirited yet sensitive virtuosity.”

New Classics

“Most [of these pieces] are rarities and it is delightful to have them here, especially when played with such warmth and finesse. This is a CD full of small joys, wonderfully played. The sound is close and warm.” Tim Homfray

The Strad

“Mitchell is a performer who delights in taking her “red violins” to schools and other non-specialist audiences, and these are just the sort of tunes that could be relied on to captivate them. But there is clearly also a serious musician operating beneath the show-womanship, and there are some unexpected rarities in the mix. Throughout Andrew Ball provides excellent support.” Serena Fenwick

Musical Pointers

“It’s good to see Madeleine Mitchell back in the recording studios. Admirers of Frank Bridge will note the contents with interest; interest will then turn to outright enthusiasm charmingly done. Mitchell’s more intimate playing brings its own rewards. Throughout Andrew Ball, with whom Mitchell has played as a duo for so many years, proves a subtle colourist. The Potton Hall recording is warm and naturally balanced and I like the booklet, which has some imaginative photographic touches.” Jonathan Woolf

Music Web

“Listening to this CD is a delight from start to finish. The title is more than apt as throughout each carefully prepared piece, Mitchell’s violin truly sings and creates that calming and soothing effect which makes one forget all worldly troubles. Te lovely booklet… is almost worth the price of the CD alone. Mitchell herself wrote the notes which make fascinating reading. Truly a CD to cherish and treasure, keep it for a cold evening tucked away by the fireplace and just let it sink in. Utterly magical!” Gerald Fenech

Classical Net

“Madeleine Mitchell’s heart-on-sleeve approach works especially well…If you like your violin miniatures con espressivo with lashings of vibrato and tasteful portamento then this is the disc for you” - *** Julian Haylock

Classic FM Magazine

“a beguiling programme…surprising delights. Wonderful lyrical tone, captured in fine sound. Andrew Ball is a perfectly discreet accompanist. Elizabeth Watts’s divine performance confirms that she is an exceptional young talent. Overall, an enjoyable disc.” **** Christopher Dingle

BBC Music Magazine

“Madeleine Mitchell has promoted much contemporary music, but now her violin turns wistful and melodic, wrapped in early 20th-century reveries. The seven charming Frank Bridge selections show her at her best.” *** Geoff Brown

The Times

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Violin Songs: Mitchell, Madeleine - ELGAR, E. / BERG, A. / BRIDGE, F. / COPLAND, A. / PROKOFIEV, S. / BRIDGE, F. / MASSENET, J. (Violin Songs)

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Violin Songs: Mitchell, Madeleine - ELGAR, E. / BERG, A. / BRIDGE, F. / COPLAND, A. / PROKOFIEV, S. / BRIDGE, F. / MASSENET, J. (Violin Songs)

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)

Salut d'amour, Op. 12, "Liebesgruss" (version for violin and piano)

ALBAN BERG

7 Fruhe Lieder: No. 3. Die Nachtigall (arr. M. Mitchell)

FRANK BRIDGE

Melodie (version for violin and piano)

AARON COPLAND

2 Pieces for Violin and Piano

SERGEI PROKOFIEV

5 Melodies, Op. 35bis

FRANK BRIDGE

Morceau Caracteristique

JULES MASSENET

Thais, Act II: Meditation (arr. M.P. Marsick for violin and piano)

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)

Chanson de matin, Op. 15, No. 2

FRANK BRIDGE

Amaryllis

Romanze

LILI BOULANGER

Nocturne (version for violin and piano)

FRANK BRIDGE

4 Short Pieces (version for violin and piano

FRANCIS POULENC

Fiancailles pour rire, FP 101: No. 5. Violon (arr. M. Mitchell)

MAURICE RAVEL

Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré (Lullaby on the name “Gabriel Fauré”)

FRANZ SCHUBERT

Ellens Gesang III (Ave Maria!), Op. 52, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau" (arr. J. Palaschko)

FRANK BRIDGE

Moto perpetuo

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)

Chanson de nuit, Op. 15, No. 1

FRANK BRIDGE

Berceuse (version for violin and piano)

JOHN HENRY MACKAY

4 Lieder, Op. 27, TrV 170 (text by J.H. Mackay)

Why not buy the whole Album?

Violin Songs

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)

Salut d'Amour, op. 12

ALBAN BERG

Die Nachtigall

FRANK BRIDGE

Melodie

AARON COPLAND

Nocturne

SERGEI PROKOFIEV

Cinq Melodies, op. 35B

FRANK BRIDGE

Morceau Caracteristique

JULES MASSENET

Thais: Meditation

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)

Chanson de Matin, op. 15 no. 2

FRANK BRIDGE

Amaryllis

Romanze

LILI BOULANGER

Nocturne

FRANK BRIDGE

Spring Song

FRANCIS POULENC

Violon

MAURICE RAVEL

Berceuse sur le nom de Ravel

FRANZ SCHUBERT

Ava Maria, D. 839

FRANK BRIDGE

Moto Perpetuo