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British Music for Strings, Vol. 5

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Details

Composer
Balfour Gardiner, Eugene Goossens, Imogen Holst, Dorothy Howell, Gordon Jacob, William Mathias
Artist
Sudwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim, Douglas Bostock
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
CPO
Released
Oct 02, 2026
Catalog #
555808-2
UPC
761203580828

About

Good things come in fives, said conductor Douglas Bostock as he set out to prepare a truly unrivalled selection of British works for string orchestra for this cpo recording. Over the past few years, he has created a stunning kaleidoscope in which international luminaries (Elgar, Parry, Bantock, Ethel Smyth) and more national figures join together in these recordings in an enlightening and uplifting way. The release of this fifth volume marks not only the conclusion of the series, but also the end of an era. After seven years in the role, Douglas Bostock is stepping down as principal conductor of the Sudwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim, an orchestra that has provided him with outstanding support in this homage to his homeland. And once again, the sons and daughters of Albion rise up and soar over their unique musical landscapes - Imogen Holst draws inspiration from an old picaresque novel, Gordon Jacob delivers brilliant variations on a theme by Purcell, the conductor Eugene Goossens demonstrates his creative imagination, and finally, despite his "progressive" tone, the Welshman William Mathias leaves no doubt as to where he was born. A thoroughly successful finale!

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 I. Introduction: Allegro moderato 01:38
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Introduction: Allegro moderato
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Imogen Holst
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  2. 2 II. Scherzo: Vivace e leggiero 02:32
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Vivace e leggiero
    Duration
    02:32
    Composer
    Imogen Holst
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  3. 3 III. Interlude: Quasi lento 04:14
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Interlude: Quasi lento
    Duration
    04:14
    Composer
    Imogen Holst
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  4. 4 IV. March: Allegro molto 02:26
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. March: Allegro molto
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Imogen Holst
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  5. 5 Variations on an Air of Henry Purcell 17:27
    Track
    5
    Title
    Variations on an Air of Henry Purcell
    Duration
    17:27
    Composer
    Gordon Jacob
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  6. 6 Miniature Fantasy, Op. 2 11:58
    Track
    6
    Title
    Miniature Fantasy, Op. 2
    Duration
    11:58
    Composer
    Eugène Goossens
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  7. 7 No. 1. Nocturne: Allegretto 05:09
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 1. Nocturne: Allegretto
    Duration
    05:09
    Composer
    Dorothy Howell
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  8. 8 No. 2. Moto Perpetuo: Allegro comodo 03:12
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 2. Moto Perpetuo: Allegro comodo
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Dorothy Howell
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  9. 9 Movement for Strings in C Minor (arr. P. Grainger for string orchestra) 10:47
    Track
    9
    Title
    Movement for Strings in C Minor (arr. P. Grainger for string orchestra)
    Duration
    10:47
    Composer
    Henry Balfour Gardiner
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  10. 10 I. Prelude: Allegro moderato e pesante 02:02
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Prelude: Allegro moderato e pesante
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    William Mathias
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  11. 11 II. Aria: Adagio sostenuto, sempre cantabile 05:40
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Aria: Adagio sostenuto, sempre cantabile
    Duration
    05:40
    Composer
    William Mathias
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock
  12. 12 III. Finale: Poco allegro 03:05
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Finale: Poco allegro
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    William Mathias
    Ensemble
    Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
    Conductor
    Douglas Bostock