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Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 - Finzi: Clarinet Concerto
BIS

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 - Finzi: Clarinet Concerto

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Details

Composer
FINZI VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Artist
Collins
Format
SACD
Label
BIS
Released
Jul 03, 2020
Catalog #
BIS-2367
UPC
7318599923673

About

The distinguished clarinetist Michael Collins has in recent years also gained recognition as a conductor, appearing with eminent orchestras across the world. The present disc sees his recording debut as a conductor of symphonic repertoire, from which he has chosen Vaughan Williams's Fifth Symphony - one of the composer's best-loved works. Written during the Second World War and with it's symphonic predecessor displaying a convulsive fury and desolation, the Fifth is surprisingly serene and pastoral. Vaughan Williams dedicated it 'without permission' to Jean Sibelius - who in his diary described his impression on first hearing the work as 'a caress from a summer world.' On the present release, Vaughan Williams is followed by his younger colleague and friend Gerald Finzi, who he once advised to write a symphony: 'They're ever so easy'. Finzi was not convinced, and remains known as a composer of primarily vocal music, but among his few instrumental works is a Concerto for Clarinet, the instrument widely regarded as the most voice-like of all. For this, Michael Collins reverts to his customary role as soloist, conducting the strings of the Philharmonia Orchestra from the clarinet.

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Preludio: Moderato - Allegro - Tempo I 12:06
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Preludio: Moderato - Allegro - Tempo I
    Duration
    12:06
    Composer
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michael Collins
  2. 2 II. Scherzo: Presto misterioso 04:58
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Presto misterioso
    Duration
    04:58
    Composer
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michael Collins
  3. 3 III. Romanza: Lento 11:38
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Romanza: Lento
    Duration
    11:38
    Composer
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michael Collins
  4. 4 IV. Passacaglia: Moderato 10:25
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Passacaglia: Moderato
    Duration
    10:25
    Composer
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michael Collins
  5. 5 I. Allegro vigoroso 07:56
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Allegro vigoroso
    Duration
    07:56
    Composer
    Gerald Finzi
    Performer
    Michael Collins
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michael Collins
  6. 6 II. Adagio, ma senza rigore 11:53
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Adagio, ma senza rigore
    Duration
    11:53
    Composer
    Gerald Finzi
    Performer
    Michael Collins
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michael Collins
  7. 7 III. Rondo: Allegro giocoso 08:15
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Rondo: Allegro giocoso
    Duration
    08:15
    Composer
    Gerald Finzi
    Performer
    Michael Collins
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michael Collins