The Complete Organ Works of Charles Villiers Stanford, Vol. 2
Daniel Cook (organ of Durham Cathedral)
[Cook's] playing is never less than intelligent and involved in a well-recorded recital
The Complete Organ Works of Charles Villiers Stanford, Vol. 2
Daniel Cook (organ of Durham Cathedral)
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[Cook's] playing is never less than intelligent and involved in a well-recorded recital
About
Daniel Cook is the sub organist of Westminster Abbey and has recorded many CDs of complete cycles of British music for Priory.
Describing Volume 1 from Salisbury Cathedral (PRCD 1095), The American Record Guide said that Cook’s performances were “irreproachable, vivid and expressive” and went on to say that it is probable that Cook’s recordings would become a benchmark for this repertory.
From the great Willis of Salisbury, Cook’s second volume comes from its sister organ in Durham, another superb vehicle for this composer’s music which needs space and presence. It abounds here in plenty.
Reviewing Volume 1 (PRCD 1095) The American Record Guide said:
"Cook's performances are irreproachable from a technical point of view, but they also vividly communicate the expressive character of the music, whether dramatic and fiery or tender and lyrical. These are magnificent performances and dazzling sound. I can foresee Cook's recordings becoming the benchmark for this repertory."
Contents and tracklist
Awards and reviews
May 2015
[Cook's] playing is never less than intelligent and involved in a well-recorded recital
March 2015
[Cook] received his early music education on this very instrument and who inhabits Stanford's particular idiom with unshowy aplomb. As to the music, it can veer from the inspired to the very ordinary...No qualms about the Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Stanford at his magnificent best.
