British Piano Concertos: John Gardner | Naxos - British Piano Concertos 8570406

British Piano Concertos: John Gardner

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Label: Naxos - British Piano Concertos

Cat No: 8570406

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Orchestral

Release Date: 28th August 2007

Contents

Artists

Peter Donohoe (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Conductor

David Lloyd Jones

Works

Gardner, John

Midsummer Ale Overture, op.73
Piano Concerto no.1 in B flat major, op.34
Symphony no.1 in D minor, op.2

Artists

Peter Donohoe (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Conductor

David Lloyd Jones

About

A victim of late ’50s Darmstadtism, Gardner’s music is making a welcome comeback” Gramophone
 
The English composer John Gardner has been largely neglected, in spite of his prolific output. His career began with great promise before the war, to be resumed gradually afterwards, but seldom with the success he seemed to deserve. 
 
This recording should help to re-establish his reputation with two relatively early works written in the post-war years, the Symphony No. 1, “a superbly crafted work... by a subtle and imaginative orchestrator” (Paul Conway/MusicWeb International) and the Piano Concerto No. 1, both premičred by Barbirolli. The Piano Concerto here receives only its third performance. 
 
Midsummer Ale is a classic piece of British light music with delightfully catchy melodies.

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