Rawsthorne & Other Rarities

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All in all, this is an extraordinary disc. Not only does it do what it says on the tin and introduce the listener to some rarities by a variety of better-and-lesser-known composers, it gives... — MusicWeb International More…

Release Date: 15th Jun 2018
Catalogue No: DDA25169
Label: Divine Art
Length: 77 minutes

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Rawsthorne, A: Chamber Cantata

Work length12:04

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Clare Wilkinson (mezzo-soprano), Harvey Davies (harpsichord)
Solem Quartet
Recorded: 18 September 2017
Recording Venue: St. Thomas's Church, Stockport, England, UK

Chamber Cantata: I. Of a Rose Is Al Myn Song

Track length3:34

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Chamber Cantata: II. Lenten Ys Come

Track length2:17

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Chamber Cantata: III. Wynter Wakeneth Al My Care

Track length4:11

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Chamber Cantata: IV. The Nicht Is Near Gone

Track length2:02

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Stevens, H: Sonatina piacevole

Work length5:39

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John Turner (recorder), Harvey Davies (harpsichord)
Recorded: 6 May 2017
Recording Venue: Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Manchester University, England, UK

Sonatina piacevole: I. Allegro moderato

Track length1:52

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Sonatina piacevole: II. Poco lento, quasi ciaccona

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Sonatina piacevole: III. Allegro

Track length1:57

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Rawsthorne, A: Practical Cats (Arr. P. Dickinson)

Work length21:13

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Mark Rowlinson (narrator), Peter Lawson (piano)
Recorded: 30 April 2017
Recording Venue: Carole Nash Hall, Chethams School of Music, Manchester, England, UK

Practical Cats (Arr. P. Dickinson): I. Overture

Track length2:22

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Practical Cats (Arr. P. Dickinson): II. The Naming of Cats

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Practical Cats (Arr. P. Dickinson): III. The Old Gumbie Cat

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Practical Cats (Arr. P. Dickinson): IV. Gus. The Theatre Cat

Track length3:48

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Practical Cats (Arr. P. Dickinson): V. Bustopher Jones. The Cat About Town

Track length2:32

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Practical Cats (Arr. P. Dickinson): VI. Old Deuteronomy

Track length3:37

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Practical Cats (Arr. P. Dickinson): VII. The Song of the Jellicles

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Basil Dean: The Rose Tree (Excerpts)

Work length5:32

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Clare Wilkinson (mezzo-soprano), John Turner (recorder), Stephanie Tress (cello)
Recorded: 21 May 2017
Recording Venue: St. Thomas's Church, Stockport, England, UK

The Rose Tree (Excerpts): The Rose Tree

Track length2:23

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The Rose Tree (Excerpts): I Am of Ireland

Track length3:09

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Vaughan Williams: The Willow Whistle

Work length1:10

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Clare Wilkinson (mezzo-soprano), John Turner (recorder)

Janovicky: The Little Linden Pipe

Work length3:25

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John Turner (recorder)

Rawsthorne, A: String Quartet in B minor

Work length15:17

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Solem Quartet
Recorded: 18 September 2017
Recording Venue: St. Thomas's Church, Stockport, Manchester, England, UK

String Quartet in B Minor: I. Fugue (Molto adagio)

Track length5:00

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String Quartet in B Minor: II. Andante - Allegretto

Track length3:40

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String Quartet in B Minor: III. Molto allegro quasi presto

Track length6:37

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Waxman, D: Serenade and Caprice

Work length7:39

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John Turner (recorder), Harvey Davies (harpsichord)

Bliss: The Buckle

Work length1:18

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Clare Wilkinson (mezzo-soprano)
Solem Quartet

Lipkin: The Journey

Work length3:04

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John Turner (recorder)

Ellis, D: Mount Street Blues

Work length1:59

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John Turner (recorder)
Solem Quartet

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In one sense this is a sequel to 'A Garland for John McCabe' (DDA 25166). Originally intended as the second disc in that set, the project grew to be a full album in its own right, and is also dedicated to McCabe with first recordings of works by McCabe's fellow composers. Just as importantly it is a feast of fine music by British and American composers, all (except one very short track) recorded for the first time, including principally music by Alan Rawsthorne –the early and jolly String Quartet in B minor, the Chamber Cantata, and the piano version of the remarkable 'Practical Cats'. Clare Wilkinson is receiving rave reviews for her work and is a mezzo with beautiful tone; veteran baritone Mark Rowlinson is the fine reciter of 'Cats'. John Turner, one of the leading recorder players of today and former member of many world-renowned early-music ensembles, and pianist Peter Lawson, another highly regarded performer who has played with most top British orchestras and has a long and distinguished recording and teaching career, are joined by keyboard maestro Harvey Davies and the very fine Solem Quartet.

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All in all, this is an extraordinary disc. Not only does it do what it says on the tin and introduce the listener to some rarities by a variety of better-and-lesser-known composers, it gives Rawsthorne enthusiasts two previously unrecorded works, the Chamber Cantata and the String Quartet in B minor and includes an incarnation of the whimsical Practical Cats which deserves all success. Finally, the entire CD is dedicated to the memory of John McCabe (1939-2015). It is a most worthy tribute.

Musical Opinion April-June 2019

“It is an absolute gem, and very strongly sung here by Claire Wilkinson, well supported by the Solem Quartet and harpsichordist Harvey Davies.”

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