Orchestral Works

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PATRICK HADLE / PHILIP SAINTON
Orchestral Works
Neill Archer (tenor) David Wilson-Johnson (baritone) Stephen Richardson (bass) / Philharmonia Chorus / Philharmonia Orchestra / Matthias Bamert, cond

[ Chandos Classics / 2 CD ]

Release Date: Tuesday 3 May 2005

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'…the music conveys a wistful, often disturbing intensity unusual for an English work of the period… this is headily evocative stuff, and Anglophiles everywhere will surely want to add this sumptuous-sounding CD to their collections.'
- Gramophone

Recording of the Month (MusicWeb May 2005)

"Do not miss this." (MusicWeb)

'…the music conveys a wistful, often disturbing intensity unusual for an English work of the period… this is headily evocative stuff, and Anglophiles everywhere will surely want to add this sumptuous-sounding CD to their collections.'
- Gramophone

'David Wilson-Johnson sings with gravity and sensitivity and Matthias Bamert draws a deeply felt and committed performance from the Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra. Strongly recommended.'
- BBC Music Magazine

This unique, newly compiled programme features these composers' finest works, providing a perfect introduction to this charming and accessible music.

Tracks:

COMPACT DISC ONE
Philip Sainton (1891-1967)
'The Island' Symphonic Poem for Full Orchestra

Patrick Hadley (1899-1973)
'The Trees So High' Symphonic Ballad for large orchestra with baritone solo and chorus

COMPACT DISC TWO
Philip Sainton
'Nadir' Symphonic Elegy for Orchestra
The Dream of the Marionette

Patrick Hadley
La Belle Dame sans merci
One Morning in Spring Sketch for Orchestra
Lenten Meditations