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Release Date: Sunday 30 July 2000
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Three world-premieres feature on an outstanding disc of contemporary music!
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic
Peter Eötvös, conductor
Peter Prommel, percussion
London Sinfonietta
George Benjamin, conductor
Penelope Walmsley-Clark, soprano
Three world premieres feature on an outstanding disc of contemporary music by Jonathan Harvey. The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic are joined by world renowned conductor Peter Eotvos in two large scale works. The London Sinfonietta, conducted by George Benjamin perform Song Offerings, sung by Penelope Walmsley-Clark. This disc is essential listening for anyone interested in contemporary music.
"Sheerly, as an auditory experience, Madonna of Winter and Spring makes wonderful listening. It's four sections, represent a descent from turmoil into dark night of the soul, that, in the last section, gives way to a vision of beatitude."
Peter Heyworth, The Observer