A Colour Symphony / The Enchantress / Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
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ARTHUR BLISS
A Colour Symphony / The Enchantress / Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
Linda Finnie (mezzo-soprano) Raphael Wallfisch (cello) / Ulster Orchestra / Vernon Handley (conductor)
[ Chandos Classics / CD ]
Release Date: Wednesday 8 September 2004
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'Chandos's generous compilation is an ideal introduction to his music… the Ulster Orchestra is outstanding and, as ever, Chandos' engineering produces a luxurious sound, highlighting the brilliance and richness of Bliss's orchestration.'
- BBC Music Magazine
'Listening to Raphael Wallfisch's superb performance of the Cello Concerto, for instance, I found myself constantly exclaiming "Why don't we hear this work all the time?"'
- Gramophone on the Cello Concerto
'Strongly recommended to all who love 20th Century British Music.'
- American Record Guide on the Cello Concerto and The Enchantress
'…a quite excellent realisation of the score; it is objective yet compelling and completely satisfying.'
- Gramophone on A Colour Symphony
Tracks:
A Colour Symphony (1921-22, revised 1932)* 31:00
1 I Purple: Andante maestoso 6:09
2 II Red: Allegro vivace 7:03
3 III Blue: Gently flowing 9:45
4 IV Green: Moderato 7:55
The Enchantress (1951)† 17:57
5 Bring me the laurel leaves - 3:25
6 Oh moon, shine fair - 5:35
7 Silent the sea - 5:43
8 And now in the fire I fling you 3:15
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (1970)‡ 26:28
9 I Allegro deciso 12:05
10 II Larghetto - 7:45
11 III Allegro 6:35
