Walton - Troilus & Cressida
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Label: Chandos - 2-4-1
Cat No: CHAN24150
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 2
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 28th July 2014
Contents
Artists
Judith Howarth (soprano)Yvonne Howard (mezzo-soprano)
Arthur Davies (tenor)
Nigel Robson (tenor)
Brian Cookson (tenor)
Peter Bodenham (tenor)
Keith Mills (tenor)
Alan Opie (baritone)
James Thornton (baritone)
Clive Bayley (bass)
Bruce Budd (bass)
Stephen Dowson (bass)
David Owen-Lewis (bass)
Chorus of Opera North
English Northern Philharmonia
Conductor
Richard HickoxWorks
Troilus & CressidaArtists
Judith Howarth (soprano)Yvonne Howard (mezzo-soprano)
Arthur Davies (tenor)
Nigel Robson (tenor)
Brian Cookson (tenor)
Peter Bodenham (tenor)
Keith Mills (tenor)
Alan Opie (baritone)
James Thornton (baritone)
Clive Bayley (bass)
Bruce Budd (bass)
Stephen Dowson (bass)
David Owen-Lewis (bass)
Chorus of Opera North
English Northern Philharmonia
Conductor
Richard HickoxAbout
Released as a part of the Richard Hickox Legacy series, this essential recording of Walton’s Troilus and Cressida is widely recognised as the finest available.
Edward Greenfield wrote in Gramophone that ‘even among Chandos’ many bold achievements over the years, this magnificent set of Troilus and Cressida stands out... [Hickox’s] expressive warmth is matched by his understanding of Walton’s fiery side, with magnificent performances form the entire cast’.
Troilus and Cressida, William Walton’s first opera, was commissioned by the BBC in 1947 although only after seven years, in 1954, did the premiere take place, in Covent Garden. For a revival in 1976, Walton removed about thirty minutes of music and adapted the soprano part of Cressida to bring it within the range of the mezzo-soprano Dame Janet Baker. The version recorded here follows Walton’s more concise score whilst returning the part of Cressida to its original soprano register.
Based on Chaucer’s classic love-tale 'Troilus and Criseyde', the opera represents Walton’s desire to engage with traditional operatic themes. Walton wanted to write a romantic, ‘Pucciniesque’ opera and the rich scoring and many memorable melodies certainly invite comparison.
Walton dedicated Troilus and Cressida to his wife, Lady Susana Walton, who contributes a personal note in the booklet.
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