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Russell Bennett & Duke: Violin Concertos

Modern Romantic Nostalgic Melancholic
$21.99

Details

Composer
Robert Russell Bennett, Vernon Duke
Artist
Chloe Hanslip, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Litton
Format
SACD
Label
Chandos
Released
Oct 31, 2025
Catalog #
CHSA 5371
UPC
0095115537121

About

Both these violin concertos have been long-neglected for the same reason: their composers were much better-known for their achievements in musical theatre rather than for their works for the concert-hall. Robert Russell Bennett studied composition in Paris with Nadia Boulanger, and his output includes seven symphonies. He also orchestrated some of the highest-profile musicals in Broadway history, including works by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. (Richard Rodgers modestly claimed that Bennett's skills in instrumentation had made his music 'sound better than it was'). Vladimir Alexandrovich Dukelsky changed his name to Vernon Duke at the suggestion of his friend Jacob Gershovitz - better known as George Gershwin. Duke received a rigorous training in classical music at the Kyiv Conservatory; was friends with Prokofiev and composed ballet scores for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in Paris, as well as three symphonies. He remains better known as the creator of hit shows, such as Cabin in the Sky, and as the composer of numerous songs that became jazz standards, including 'April in Paris'. Chloe Hanslip, Andrew Litton, and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra perform both concertos with aplomb, and Andrew Litton also takes the role of pianist in Bennett's Hexapoda.

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro moderato 11:22
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    11:22
    Composer
    Robert Russell Bennett
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  2. 2 II. Andante moderato 06:32
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante moderato
    Duration
    06:32
    Composer
    Robert Russell Bennett
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  3. 3 III. Vivace 01:27
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Vivace
    Duration
    01:27
    Composer
    Robert Russell Bennett
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  4. 4 IV. Allegro marziale 04:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegro marziale
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Robert Russell Bennett
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  5. 5 No. 1. Gut Bucket Gus 01:52
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 1. Gut Bucket Gus
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Robert Russell Bennett
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip, Andrew Litton
  6. 6 No. 2. Jane Shakes Her Hair 01:05
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 2. Jane Shakes Her Hair
    Duration
    01:05
    Composer
    Robert Russell Bennett
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip, Andrew Litton
  7. 7 No. 3. Betty and Harold Close Their Eyes 01:43
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 3. Betty and Harold Close Their Eyes
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Robert Russell Bennett
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip, Andrew Litton
  8. 8 No. 4. Jim Jives 00:57
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 4. Jim Jives
    Duration
    00:57
    Composer
    Robert Russell Bennett
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip, Andrew Litton
  9. 9 No. 5. Till Dawn Sunday 01:54
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 5. Till Dawn Sunday
    Duration
    01:54
    Composer
    Robert Russell Bennett
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip, Andrew Litton
  10. 10 I. Allegro molto 10:20
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Allegro molto
    Duration
    10:20
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  11. 11 II. Tempo di Valse 04:51
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Tempo di Valse
    Duration
    04:51
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  12. 12 III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Tema - 01:06
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Tema -
    Duration
    01:06
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  13. 13 III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 1 - 01:46
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 1 -
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  14. 14 III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 2 - 02:40
    Track
    14
    Title
    III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 2 -
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  15. 15 III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 3 - 02:11
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 3 -
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  16. 16 III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 4 - 01:14
    Track
    16
    Title
    III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 4 -
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  17. 17 III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 5 - 02:03
    Track
    17
    Title
    III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 5 -
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton
  18. 18 III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 6 - Coda 02:37
    Track
    18
    Title
    III. Tema con Variazioni e Coda: Variation 6 - Coda
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Chloë Hanslip
    Ensemble
    Singapore Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andrew Litton