Benjamin Godard: Piano Concerto No. 1
World Premiere Recordings
Victor Sangiorgio (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Martin Yates
Victor Sangiorgio, you feel, has had these works in his fingers for some time, while the equally infectious vitality that Martin Yates brings to the proceedings adds to the impression of everyone...
Benjamin Godard: Piano Concerto No. 1
World Premiere Recordings
Victor Sangiorgio (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Martin Yates
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Victor Sangiorgio, you feel, has had these works in his fingers for some time, while the equally infectious vitality that Martin Yates brings to the proceedings adds to the impression of everyone...
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Recorded at RSNO Centre, Henry Wood Hall, Glasgow, 13-14 January 2011
Dutton Epoch explores the music of French composer Benjamin Godard (1849-1895), until now known only for his violin concertos, in this disc featuring his equally delectable First Piano Concerto. Dating from 1875, this substantial four-movement work is brought brilliantly to life by pianist Victor Sangiorgio with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Martin Yates. It is accompanied by the showpiece Introduction et Allegro for piano and orchestra of 1880, and the Symphonie Orientale of 1884, which reflects the highpoint of French Orientalism. Lovers of tuneful, romantic orchestral music will respond to these vividly imagined scores, all of which are world premiere recordings.
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November 2011
Victor Sangiorgio, you feel, has had these works in his fingers for some time, while the equally infectious vitality that Martin Yates brings to the proceedings adds to the impression of everyone having a thoroughly enjoyable time...An altogether delightful disc of world-premiere recordings.
