Special offer. William Wordsworth: Orchestral Music, Volume Two
Arta Arnicāne (piano), Kamila Bydlowska (violin), Liepaja Symphony Orchestra, John Gibbons
Once again Toccata have turned to good effect to an Eastern European orchestra with the time to master new repertoire and have combined it with two soloists who bring us to the heart of the...
Special offer. William Wordsworth: Orchestral Music, Volume Two
Arta Arnicāne (piano), Kamila Bydlowska (violin), Liepaja Symphony Orchestra, John Gibbons
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Once again Toccata have turned to good effect to an Eastern European orchestra with the time to master new repertoire and have combined it with two soloists who bring us to the heart of the...
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The music of William Wordsworth (1908-88) a great-great-grandson of the poets brother Christopher lies downstream from that of Vaughan Williams and Sibelius; like that of his contemporary Edmund Rubbra, Wordsworths music unfolds spontaneously, as a natural process. This second volume brings two concertos, both major works though long forgotten and strongly contrasted in their approach: the gritty and muscular Piano Concerto is cast in a single, tightly argued span, whereas the lyrical Violin Concerto is expansive and unhurried and deeply touching. They are complemented by the Three Pastoral Sketches, which grow gently from understated autumnal hues to a dignified and moving climax. All three scores show an extraordinary command of orchestral colour.
Contents and tracklist
- Arta Arnicāne (piano)
- Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
- John Gibbons
- Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
- John Gibbons
- Kamila Bydlowska (violin)
- Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
- John Gibbons
Awards and reviews
August 2019
Once again Toccata have turned to good effect to an Eastern European orchestra with the time to master new repertoire and have combined it with two soloists who bring us to the heart of the music. No excuses need to be made for any of the performances; all three make strong arguments for the composer.
Classical Lost & Found December 2019
Latvian pianist Arta Arnicane and Polish violinist Kamila Bydlowska distinguish themselves with technically accomplished, committed performances of the Concertos. They receive outstanding support from the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra (LSO) under acclaimed, British conductor John Gibbons, who along with the talented members of the LSO, give a moving account of [the] Sketches.
Record Review 9th August 2019
They’re persuasive advocates.
