Overtures from the British Isles, Vol. 2 / Gamba, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

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The second volume of Overtures from the British Isles contains works by Sir Hubert Parry, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, John Ansell, Dame Ethel Smyth, Roger Quilter, and more. These rarely heard works were composed between 1890 and 1945. The pieces show the evolution of the British compositional style, particularly in the usage of harmony. These works are performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Rumon Gamba.


Product Description:

  • Release Date: May 27, 2016


  • Catalog Number: CHAN 10898


  • UPC: 095115189825


  • Label: Chandos


  • Number of Discs: 1


  • Composer: Alexander Mackenzie, Charles Hubert Parry, Eric Coates, Ethel, Dame Smyth, John Ansell, John Foulds, Roger Quilter, Sir William Walton, Walter Leigh, York Bowen


  • Conductor: Rumon Gamba


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales