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Overtures from the British Isles, Vol. 3

Modern Dramatic Virtuosic Triumphant Energetic
$21.99

Details

Composer
Various
Artist
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Format
CD
Label
Chandos
Released
Feb 06, 2026
Catalog #
CHAN 20351
UPC
0095115235126

About

Rumon Gamba directs the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra for the third instalment of his exploration of Overtures from the British Isles. As in the case of the previous volumes, the recorded repertoire is rarely played, and the album includes three world premiere recordings. All the works were composed in a period of eleven years, between 1938 and 1949, against the background of the horrific world events of that era. Presenting an eclectic mix of musical styles, the album, like it's predecessors, sheds light on some wonderful discoveries, passionately and enthusiastically performed by orchestra and conductor.

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 The Tinker's Wedding, Overture 07:18
    Track
    1
    Title
    The Tinker's Wedding, Overture
    Duration
    07:18
    Composer
    Havergal Brian
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  2. 2 Yorick, Overture 08:43
    Track
    2
    Title
    Yorick, Overture
    Duration
    08:43
    Composer
    Geoffrey Bush
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  3. 3 Street Corner, Overture 05:39
    Track
    3
    Title
    Street Corner, Overture
    Duration
    05:39
    Composer
    Alan Rawsthorne
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  4. 4 Comedy Overture 06:27
    Track
    4
    Title
    Comedy Overture
    Duration
    06:27
    Composer
    Daniel Jones
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  5. 5 Rebus Overture 10:07
    Track
    5
    Title
    Rebus Overture
    Duration
    10:07
    Composer
    Frank Bridge
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  6. 6 The Prospect of Whitby, Overture 07:00
    Track
    6
    Title
    The Prospect of Whitby, Overture
    Duration
    07:00
    Composer
    Robin Orr
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  7. 7 The New Age, Overture, Op. 2 09:38
    Track
    7
    Title
    The New Age, Overture, Op. 2
    Duration
    09:38
    Composer
    Richard Arnell
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  8. 8 Paul Bunyan, Op. 17: Overture (arr. C. Matthews for orchestra) 05:20
    Track
    8
    Title
    Paul Bunyan, Op. 17: Overture (arr. C. Matthews for orchestra)
    Duration
    05:20
    Composer
    Benjamin Britten
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  9. 9 Resolution, Overture, Op. 25 06:57
    Track
    9
    Title
    Resolution, Overture, Op. 25
    Duration
    06:57
    Composer
    Alan Bush
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  10. 10 The Glass Slipper: Overture 03:00
    Track
    10
    Title
    The Glass Slipper: Overture
    Duration
    03:00
    Composer
    Clifton Parker
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba
  11. 11 Rossini on Ilkla Moor, Overture 07:08
    Track
    11
    Title
    Rossini on Ilkla Moor, Overture
    Duration
    07:08
    Composer
    Eric Fenby
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Rumon Gamba