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Naftel: Orchestral, Chamber & Instrumental Works

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Composer
Frederick Paul Naftel
Artist
Tubalate, Haley Myles, Northern Film Orchestra String Quartet, The Campion Orchestra, Northern Film
Format
CD
Label
Divine Art
Released
Oct 18, 2024
Catalog #
DDX21132
UPC
809730113222

About

Frederick Paul Naftel's new album showcases his eclectic compositional style through a diverse collection of works. 3 Premiere Recordings: Aphoristic Impressions, composed in 2023 for American pianist Haley Myles, captures the essence of various landscapes through five short piano pieces. These pieces evoke images of the underwater church at Dunwich, Suffolk, the eruption of an Icelandic geyser, the indigenous wildlife of the Australian outback and Uluru/Ayers Rock, a peaceful night-time portrait of a Japanese garden, and Whirlpool Rapids Gorge on the Niagara River. Naftel's String Quartet No.2, composed during the initial Coronavirus pandemic, reflects the era's tumultuous nature. Unlike his first quartet, this single-movement piece is divided into five sections with an epilogue. The music oscillates between tranquil static passages and furious, violent sections, marked by intervals of a major 7th and minor 2nd. The Lento opening flows serenely but mysteriously, evolving through a relentless Allegro feroce, transitioning to an Adagio Sostenuto reminiscent of plainsong, and culminating in a powerful and enigmatic epilogue featuring recorded cello pizzicato. The Folksong Suite for String Orchestra and Timpani draws on six English and Scottish folksongs, including John Peel, Early One Morning, Ca' the Yowes, Loch Lomond, Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron, and Lincolnshire Poacher. Legacy Recordings: Pascal's Victim for Tuba Quartet, composed for the North West-based Tubalate, features three movements based on the Gregorian Chant Victamae Paschali. Each movement uniquely fragments the theme, particularly in the slow second movement, where a short melodic motive is varied by gently shifting harmonies. Song of Songs: Rhapsody for String Orchestra and Harp is an ethnic-flavoured rhapsody based on Hebraic chants and original material, featuring melodies like "Yigdal" and "Hatikvah." This piece evokes imagery suited for films set in Biblical times or perhaps documentaries about the Middle East. Villancico for Guitar and Small Orchestra bridges the music of the Spanish Renaissance and Joaquin Rodrigo in a charming and lyrical Rondo form, while Aubade Pastorale for String Orchestra is a short tone poem depicting a hazy day in the English countryside, using original themes inspired by the English Pastoral School, particularly Ralph Vaughan Williams. Frederick Paul Naftel, born in Manchester in 1956, is an eclectic composer drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as landscapes, nature, and historical events. His compositions span various styles and formats, creating distinct moods and atmospheres. His repertoire includes Concerti for Orchestra, Symphonies, chamber music, and vocal works. Notable works include the Double Concerto for Bass Tuba and Contrabass Tuba, the Bass Clarinet Concerto, Aubade Pastorale, and the Sanctus for female voices, strings, and piano. He received an award from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation in 2020 and was runner-up in the King Lear Arts Competition. Naftel is currently working on his Third Symphony, dedicated to Sir James MacMillan, and future orchestral works. Naftel's music has been praised for it's eccentricity, individuality and distinctive voice in contemporary music.

Tracklist 19 tracks

  1. 1 I. — 01:57
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Ensemble
    Tubalaté
  2. 2 II. — 01:57
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. —
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Ensemble
    Tubalaté
  3. 3 III. — 02:07
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. —
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Ensemble
    Tubalaté
  4. 4 I. Approaching Bell 02:03
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Approaching Bell
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Haley Myles
  5. 5 II. Mini Magma 00:38
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Mini Magma
    Duration
    00:38
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Haley Myles
  6. 6 III. Roo Awakening 01:30
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Roo Awakening
    Duration
    01:30
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Haley Myles
  7. 7 IV. Japanese Garden at Dusk 02:25
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. Japanese Garden at Dusk
    Duration
    02:25
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Haley Myles
  8. 8 V. Whirlpool Rapids 01:27
    Track
    8
    Title
    V. Whirlpool Rapids
    Duration
    01:27
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Haley Myles
  9. 9 I. Lento tranquillo ma teso 05:36
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. Lento tranquillo ma teso
    Duration
    05:36
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Matthew Chadbond, Jody Smith, Rebbecca Stubbs, Abi Davies
  10. 10 II. Allegro feroce 07:58
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. Allegro feroce
    Duration
    07:58
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Matthew Chadbond, Jody Smith, Rebbecca Stubbs, Abi Davies
  11. 11 III. Adagio sostenuto 04:59
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Adagio sostenuto
    Duration
    04:59
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Matthew Chadbond, Jody Smith, Rebbecca Stubbs, Abi Davies
  12. 12 IV. Presto furioso 01:52
    Track
    12
    Title
    IV. Presto furioso
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Matthew Chadbond, Jody Smith, Rebbecca Stubbs, Abi Davies
  13. 13 V. Epilogue: Poco piu mosso 01:52
    Track
    13
    Title
    V. Epilogue: Poco piu mosso
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Matthew Chadbond, Jody Smith, Rebbecca Stubbs, Abi Davies
  14. 14 Song of Songs 06:36
    Track
    14
    Title
    Song of Songs
    Duration
    06:36
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Ensemble
    Campion Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nick Ingman
  15. 15 Aubade Pastorale 08:57
    Track
    15
    Title
    Aubade Pastorale
    Duration
    08:57
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Ensemble
    Campion Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nick Ingman
  16. 16 I. Rondo 02:44
    Track
    16
    Title
    I. Rondo
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Ensemble
    Northern Film Orchestra
    Conductor
    Melvin Tay
  17. 17 II. Lament 05:20
    Track
    17
    Title
    II. Lament
    Duration
    05:20
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Ensemble
    Northern Film Orchestra
    Conductor
    Melvin Tay
  18. 18 III. Country Dance 02:18
    Track
    18
    Title
    III. Country Dance
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Ensemble
    Northern Film Orchestra
    Conductor
    Melvin Tay
  19. 19 Villancico (version for guitar and orchestra) 03:14
    Track
    19
    Title
    Villancico (version for guitar and orchestra)
    Duration
    03:14
    Composer
    Frederick Paul Naftel
    Performer
    Anonymous
    Ensemble
    Campion Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nick Ingman