Orchestral Works (Includes the Violin Concerto, Variations on a Dublin Air & An Irish Symphony)
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SIR HAMILTON HARTY
Orchestral Works (Includes the Violin Concerto, Variations on a Dublin Air & An Irish Symphony)
Heather Harper (soprano) Ralph Holmes (violin) Malcolm Binns (piano) / Ulster orchestra. Bryden Thomson
[ Chandos Classics / 3 CD ]
Release Date: Wednesday 5 May 2004
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'The Irish symphony has won great acclaim for its excellent scoring and good craftsmanship. The Scherzo is particularly engaging. It is extremely well played by the Ulster Orchestra under Bryden Thomson… The recording is absolutely first class in every respect.'
The Penguin Complete Guide on An Irish Symphony
Chandos' popular recording of music by this Irish composer is now available on its Classics mid-price label.
All the music here is colourfully orchestrated and crammed full of memorable tunes.
This box set is by far the most comprehensive collection of Harty's orchestral works available.
REVIEWS
'The Irish symphony has won great acclaim for its excellent scoring and good craftsmanship. The Scherzo is particularly engaging. It is extremely well played by the Ulster Orchestra under Bryden Thomson… The recording is absolutely first class in every respect.'
The Penguin Complete Guide on An Irish Symphony
'The Piano Concerto is a charming work, greatly influenced by Rachmaninov… most enjoyable for those who enjoy a good Romantic concerto…'
Gramophone on the Piano Concerto
'The performances are excellent, warmly committed and superbly recorded…'
The Penguin Complete Guide on The Children of Lir and Ode to a Nightingale
Tracks:
COMPACT DISC ONE
Violin Concerto (1908)
Piano Concerto (1922)
COMPACT DISC TWO
The Children of Lir (1938) Poem for Orchestra
Variations on a Dublin Air (1912) for Violin and Orchestra
The Londonderry Air (1924)
Ode to a Nightingale (1907) for Soprano and Orchestra
COMPACT DISC THREE
A Comedy Overture (1906, revised 1908)
An Irish Symphony (1904, revised 1915 and 1924)
In Ireland (1935) Fantasy for Flute, Harp and Orchestra
With the Wild Geese (1910)
