GLASS; FRANÇAIX Harpsichord Concertos
Contemporary concertos with an eye on the Baroque
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Composer or Director: John Rutter, Philip Glass, Jean Françaix
Genre:
Orchestral
Label: Naxos
Magazine Review Date: 11/2013
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 64
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: 8 573146
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
---|---|
Suite antique |
John Rutter, Composer
John McMurtery, Flute John Rutter, Composer Kevin Mallon, Conductor West Side Chamber Orchestra |
Concerto for Harpsichord and Orchestra |
Philip Glass, Composer
Christopher D Lewis, Harpsichord Kevin Mallon, Conductor Philip Glass, Composer West Side Chamber Orchestra |
Concerto for Harpsichord and Chamber Orchestra |
Jean Françaix, Composer
Christopher D Lewis, Harpsichord Jean Françaix, Composer Kevin Mallon, Conductor West Side Chamber Orchestra |
Author: Richard Whitehouse
The Harpsichord Concerto (2002) of Philip Glass might seem the odd one out in this context and yet its three movements – typically untitled though which might be characterised as ‘Fantasia, Aria and Toccata’ – bring a Baroque-like poise and restraint to bear on the composer’s customary range of minimalist procedures. It makes for an understated and appealing piece, and one to which Christopher D Lewis is as responsive as he is to the other works here – sensitively accompanied by the West Side Chamber Orchestra under the attentive direction of Kevin Mallon. The sound ensures due definition between soloist and orchestra, while the booklet-note is neatly succinct. If the programme appeals, then there is no need to hesitate.
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