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Divine Art

Pifield: String Chamber Music

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Details

Composer
Thomas Pitfield
Artist
Sarah Ewins, Heather Bills, Harvey Davies
Format
CD
Label
Divine Art
Released
Jul 12, 2024
Catalog #
DDX21137
UPC
809730113727

About

This is a remarkable collection of 5 compositions for strings by Thomas Pitfield, performed with thoughtful skill by members of the Pleyel Ensemble. This album of Pitfield's string chamber music is accompanied by two further Divine Art releases - The Songs of Thomas Pitfield performed by tenor James Gilchrist and pianist Nathan Williamson and Thomas Pitfield (DDX 21119): His Friends & Contemporaries, including works from a fine collection of composers (DDX 21246) These albums serve to shed light on Thomas Pifield's considerable contribution to British music. Throughout his tenure as a composition teacher, Pitfield played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of notable composers like John McCabe, David Ellis, and John Golland, the latter of whom also shared a close personal friendship with Pitfield. Despite being somewhat overshadowed by the achievements of his contemporaries, Pitfield's legacy lives on through a revival of interest in his music. This album offers a glimpse into Pitfield's artistic vision and craftsmanship. Pitfield's compositions are filled with elegance, lyricism, and emotional depth. His music not only showcases his technical skill but also reflects his genuine love for the art form and his dedication to inspiring future generations of musicians. The Pleyel Ensemble was formed in Manchester in January 2011. They are friends and colleagues who draw on a wealth of experience gained through many years of music-making. Since forming, they have given over 200 concerts, and have an enormous and varied repertoire of chamber music. The Pleyel Ensemble was delighted to be chosen as Making Music Recommended Artists for the 2016/17 and 2019/20 seasons and has appeared at Music Societies and Festivals all over the UK. The ensemble takes it's name from the Classical composer Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831), a brilliant musician and businessman, who, in addition to writing a large body of accessible chamber music, helped increase the popularity of this wonderful kind of music-making amongst amateurs and professionals as both music publisher and piano manufacturer in the early nineteenth century.

Tracklist 14 tracks

  1. 1 I. Molto moderato 05:54
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Molto moderato
    Duration
    05:54
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  2. 2 II. Andante pastorale 05:20
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante pastorale
    Duration
    05:20
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  3. 3 III. Allegro moderato ma agitato 05:22
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro moderato ma agitato
    Duration
    05:22
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  4. 4 I. Allegro marcato 05:49
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro marcato
    Duration
    05:49
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  5. 5 II. Larghetto solenne - Allegro quasi allegretto 05:45
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Larghetto solenne - Allegro quasi allegretto
    Duration
    05:45
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  6. 6 III. Allegro marcato 06:04
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Allegro marcato
    Duration
    06:04
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  7. 7 Epigraph 01:55
    Track
    7
    Title
    Epigraph
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  8. 8 I. Preludio 03:19
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Preludio
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  9. 9 II. Arietta 02:33
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. Arietta
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  10. 10 III. Scherzino 02:32
    Track
    10
    Title
    III. Scherzino
    Duration
    02:32
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  11. 11 IV. Toccatina 02:16
    Track
    11
    Title
    IV. Toccatina
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  12. 12 I. Variations 05:00
    Track
    12
    Title
    I. Variations
    Duration
    05:00
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  13. 13 II. Pastoral Interlude 04:18
    Track
    13
    Title
    II. Pastoral Interlude
    Duration
    04:18
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble
  14. 14 III. Epilogue 04:13
    Track
    14
    Title
    III. Epilogue
    Duration
    04:13
    Composer
    Thomas Pitfield
    Ensemble
    Pleyel Ensemble