Offer,Blackford: Seven Hokusai Miniatures
Rosanna Cooper (mezzo-soprano), David Campbell (clarinet), Ronald Corp (piano) & Alex Wells (piano)
The Finchley Children’s Music Group, The Solem Quartet, Richard Blackford
Whether writing for quartet or children’s choir, Blackford’s take on oriental themes is often engaging. A shame that some of the playing is a little ragged. —
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Blackford: Seven Hokusai Miniatures for String Quartet
- The Solem Quartet
- Richard Blackford
I. Mount Fuji in Clear Weather
II. A Sudden Gust of Wind, dynamic conclusion
III. Waterfalls
Blackford: Five Naidu Songs for Mezzo Soprano, Clarinet and String Quartet
- David Campbell, Rosanna Cooper
- The Solem Quartet
- Richard Blackford
I. A Love Song from the North
II. Palanquin Bearers
III. If You Call Me
IV. The Poet To Death
V. In Salutation To The Eternal Peace
Blackford: Dragon Songs of Granny Chang
- Ronald Corp, Alex Wells
- The Finchley Children's Music Group
- Richard Blackford
I. Introduction Procession - II. The Drum On The Ground - III. Milky Way
IV. Bald-Headed Lee - V. Dragon Steed - VI. The Doctor's Prescription - VII. E-Ni-Me-Ni-Mi-Ni-Mo - VIII. Ride A Cock Horse
IX. The Dead Cicada - X. The Bald Old Woman - XI. The Shrew - XII. The Cake Seller
XIII. Home On The Mountain - XIV. Old Granny Chang - XV. Wedding Procession