Track Listings (7) - Disc #1| All Artists: William Alwyn, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia Title: Alwyn: Lyra Angelica; Pastoral Fantasia; Tragic Interlude; Lyra Angelica Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Chandos Release Date: 10/28/1992 Genre: Classical Styles: Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Symphonies Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 095115906521 |
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 | William Alwyn, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia Alwyn: Lyra Angelica; Pastoral Fantasia; Tragic Interlude; Lyra Angelica Genre: Classical
Alwyn (1905-85) is one of the more neglected British composers of this century. His music, as presented on this Chandos state-of-the-art release, successfully avoids the lushly lyrical specter of Vaughan Williams. (Alwyn... more » |
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Amazon.com Alwyn (1905-85) is one of the more neglected British composers of this century. His music, as presented on this Chandos state-of-the-art release, successfully avoids the lushly lyrical specter of Vaughan Williams. (Alwyn sometimes takes deep bows to Vaughn Williams with his occasional use of atonality, particularly in his symphonies and works for string orchestra). These works are for string orchestra and harp (Lyra Angelica), cor anglais (Autumn Legend) and viola (Pastoral Fantasia). If Alwyn has a soul-mate, it's probably his older (and just as cranky) contemporary Arnold Bax. This disc is an excellent introduction to Alwyn. --Paul Cook Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsMajestic R. J. ROULSTON | Colbert, WA United States | 10/10/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "I first heard this music on my clock radio. I had tuned in the local NPR station to help me fall asleep, but as soon as the "Pastoral Fantasia" played, I couldn't possibly sleep with such majestic and soulful music playing. I had never heard of Alwyn, and struggled to find the CD, but now I play it every day. I find the music penetrating my life in so many ways, and it resonates in my mind constantly. Putting this CD in my stereo in the morning is like heaven on earth. Even my friends who do not care for classical music find the Alwyn CD addictive!" Wow! Tina Lee | New Haven, CT | 02/23/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "I first became interested in Alwyn's music after watching Michelle Kwan skate to Lyra Angelica in 1998. The CD quickly became on of my all-time favorites! Alwyn's music is ethereally gorgeous yet at the same natural and refreshing. I am a violist and would love to learn the Pastoral Fantasia. Buy this CD. It will lift your spirits! " Wonderful recording V. Chau | San Diego, CA | 06/22/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "This recording is truly beautiful. Buy it!"
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