Overtures from the British Isles, Vol. 3

$21.99
Label
Chandos
Release Date
February 6, 2026
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Various
    • PERFORMER
      BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      February 06, 2026
    • UPC
      0095115235126
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      CHAN 20351
    • LABEL
      Chandos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. The Tinker's Wedding, Overture

      Composer: Havergal Brian

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    2. Yorick, Overture

      Composer: Geoffrey Bush

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    3. Street Corner, Overture

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    4. Comedy Overture

      Composer: Daniel Jones

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    5. Rebus Overture

      Composer: Frank Bridge

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    6. The Prospect of Whitby, Overture

      Composer: Robin Orr

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    7. The New Age, Overture, Op. 2

      Composer: Richard Arnell

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    8. Paul Bunyan, Op. 17: Overture (arr. C. Matthews for orchestra)

      Composer: Benjamin Britten

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    9. Resolution, Overture, Op. 25

      Composer: Alan Bush

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    10. The Glass Slipper: Overture

      Composer: Clifton Parker

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    11. Rossini on Ilkla Moor, Overture

      Composer: Eric Fenby

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba


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.