Mass of the Apocalypse / Larkin's Jazz / Five Forgeries / Five Early Piano Pieces

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PETER DICKINSON
Mass of the Apocalypse / Larkin's Jazz / Five Forgeries / Five Early Piano Pieces
Peter Dickson (piano) / John Flinders (piano) / Nash Ensemble / Various Artists / Lionel Friend (conductor) / Ivor Bolton (conductor)

[ Naxos / CD ]

Release Date: Tuesday 15 December 2009

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Peter Dickinson weaves together musical styles popular and classical, past and present....

Peter Dickinson weaves together musical styles popular and classical, past and present, using a technique of 'style modulation'. In his Mass of the Apocalypse the Book of Revelations' visions of a new heaven and earth interact with the liturgical text. The music of Sidney Bechet and Bix Beiderbecke played at Philip Larkin's memorial service suggested the means for him to set the words of the great British poet, himself a jazz critic. His Five Forgeries spoof the styles of famous composers, while the other works showcase different aspects of his many-sided talent. Jennifer Bate's recording of Dickinson's complete solo organ works is available on Naxos 8.572169.

Tracks:

1. The Unicorns: II. Lullaby (arr. for flute and piano) 00:03:24

Mass of the Apocalypse
2. Kyrie 00:04:04
3. Sanctus and Benedictus 00:03:32
4. Agnus Dei 00:05:08
5. Gloria 00:04:04
6. Ite missa est 00:06:19

Larkin's Jazz (words by Philip Larkin)
7. Prelude to Reasons for Attendance 00:01:25
8. Reasons for Attendance 00:01:56
9. Commentary on Reasons for Attendance 00:01:41
10. Prelude to For Sidney Bechet 00:01:18
11. For Sidney Bechet 00:01:55
12. Commentary on For Sidney Bechet 00:01:19
13. Prelude to Love Songs in Age 00:04:34
14. Love Songs in Age 00:02:01
15. Commentary on Love Songs in Age 00:01:41
16. Prelude to Reference Back 00:02:15
17. Reference Back - Conclusion 00:04:04

5 Forgeries
18. No. 1. Poulenc: Vif et gai 00:02:35
19. No. 2. Hindemith: Sehr langsam - Massig schnell 00:01:48
20. No. 3. Stravinsky: eighth note = 120 - 144 00:01:48
21. No. 4. Delius: Slow 00:02:52
22. No. 5. Bartok: Pesante 00:01:25

5 Early Pieces
23. No. 1. Contemplation I 00:02:32
24. No. 2. Invention I 00:01:18
25. No. 3. Contemplation II 00:03:34
26. No. 4. Invention II 00:01:26
27. No. 5. Contemplation III 00:02:09


28. Air 00:02:46
29. Metamorphosis 00:03:42

Total Playing Time: 01:18:35